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Due to the chaos and pollution in large cities, many people dream of being able to live in the countryside, in search of peace and a more carefree existence. Until a few years ago this was a fanciful idea for the majority of people, but thanks to the Internet, the development of teleworking and improved infrastructures, an increasing number of people manage to combine the comfort of urban areas with the quality of life in more isolated regions. 

Gas supply

In terms of energy supply, at Repsol we offer the Personalised Property Plan, which is open to people who live in houses. That way, all of their energy needs in terms of heating, cooking and hot water are met, with the possibility that the company will take responsibility for installing the required infrastructure. 

Butane and propane cylinders are another available option, depending on the type of property and available budget in those properties, which due to their location, cannot access piped natural gas. 

Solar energy 

Even where there is no difficulty in accessing gas for heating and cooking, there is also the issue of supplying the required electricity for both lighting and electrical appliances. One option that has become increasingly popular in recent years is the installation of solar panels on the property. This gives access to electricity without the costs and difficulty involved in connecting to the conventional grid, which is practically impossible in certain areas. Installing solar panels has an estimated useful life of 25 years. 

It is worth bearing in mind that firstly the Spanish government offers people wishing to install photovoltaic energy in their home a 20% subsidy, on top of which there is the additional subsidy offered by each regional government, which in some cases can amount to up to 30%, if it is an installation in an area without access to the national grid, as is the case with rural installations The EU has established a limit that stipulates that no profit-making activity can receive a subsidy of more than 51%.  

A solar energy installation requires several elements in order to work. Firstly, it obviously requires the photovoltaic panels which capture the solar energy and convert it into electricity. These are often placed on the roof so that they do not take up space next to the property that could be used for other activities. Accumulators or batteries are also essential, so that we can have electricity at night. Finally, it is also necessary to have a transformer to convert the continuous current in modules or accumulators into alternating current where required. 

Wind power

We cannot leave out another source of electricity for remote properties. This is wind power, which is used significantly less than solar energy in private properties but is none the less an option which is particularly suitable for those homes where there is sufficient wind. For private use, the wind turbines that must be installed usually have a blade diameter of between one and five metres. 

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