Embracing a sustainable mindset for renewable initiatives

One of our main commitments as we move towards a sustainable energy model is the promotion of clean energy. 

We currently manage 10GW of installed renewable capacity in Spain through our renewable energy subsidiary, Enel Green Power España (EGPE).

In our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan, we have strengthened our commitment to clean energy as a key driver of decarbonisation. Up to 3GW of new capacity will be added during this period, bringing the total installed renewable capacity to 13.1GW by 2027.

Additionally, our focus on repowering, both in wind and hydro sectors, will enhance the efficiency of these plants and lower generation costs.

80% of our production on the Peninsula is already emissions-free. This ambitious project to decarbonise our electricity production will enable us to become a totally emission-free company by 2040, with 100% of our generation linked to renewable sources.

We apply a shared value creation (SVC) model to the construction, maintenance and operation of renewable plants. This approach integrates the priorities and needs of local communities into our business strategy. This model enhances the operating efficiency and the sustainable approach of the projects by promoting social, environmental and energy efficiency measures in the towns around the plants.

Living in harmony with the primary sector

At every one of our renewable energy sites, we promote the coexistence of land use with the primary sector. The aim is to have them seamlessly integrated into the landscape, utilising grazing for clearing, beekeepers who produce solar honey, and agrivoltaic cultivation.

We are committed to promoting biodiversity and safeguarding the local bird population before, during, and after the construction of our facilities.

We are assisted in this by experts such as National Agri-Food Technology Centre of Extremadura (CTAEX), the Rincón de la Abeja, Bealar and AFFAMER.

Employment Training

We provide and support free training programmes to help create job opportunities and secure employment in the towns where new renewable energy facilities are being set up, particularly in rural areas.

In the year 2023, over 1,300 individuals were trained and joined the ranks of the roughly 3,000 who have been trained since the inception of the training programmes in 2021.

The courses have centred around Occupational Health and Safety training in industrial facilities, Operation and Maintenance of renewable facilities, and solar panel installation. We have also provided training in the primary sector, such as land clearing courses or drone piloting. We have collaborated with organizations like ASAJA, AFAMMER and Fundación Juan XXIII.

By providing training, we are promoting the hiring of local population and seeking collaboration projects with local stakeholders in the primary, secondary, and service sectors, to boost economic activity and employment in the renewable energy project area.

Operational efficiency in construction

For construction projects for new renewable plants, the Sustainable construction site model is used, which includes a number of actions that help to minimise the effects on the environment:

• The installation of photovoltaic panels to reduce the use of diesel generator sets, which are donated to the community after the work is completed for installation in municipal or public service buildings.
• The installation of rainwater collection tanks to minimise the use of water resources, which can be donated to the community after the plant construction is complete.
• Efficient lighting on construction sites.
• Fostering the local recruitment of workers for the site and hiring local transport, catering and accommodation services.