- The implementation of a self-consumption plant alongside a storage installation has been a crucial step in advancing the complex's objectives in decarbonization, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
- The installation designed by Endesa has a capacity of 403 kWp and includes a storage system from the German manufacturer Sonnen, with a capacity of 990 kWh, enabling the complex to achieve 65% self-sufficiency.
Located on the Costa Dorada, just ten minutes from Tarragona, the boutique hotel and restaurant Mas La Boella has successfully reached 65% energy independence with the support of Endesa. The implementation of a photovoltaic plant combined with a storage installation at the complex has been a crucial step toward advancing its goals in decarbonization, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Thanks to the new photovoltaic installation and storage system designed by Endesa, the hotel is beginning its transition to solar energy, enabling it to generate and self-consume a significant portion of its energy from a renewable source, thereby greatly reducing its carbon footprint.
The integration of an energy storage system with a 990 kWh capacity and a 368 kW power output, along with a 403 kWp solar photovoltaic plant, represents a significant improvement in the generation and management of energy, aligning with the complex's decarbonization objectives and environmental commitment.
Endesa selected the sonnenPro FlexStack storage system, which was recently awarded the Smarter E-Award 2024, honoring the best and most innovative ideas and technologies related to renewable energy. This modular system allows for power expansion according to the specific needs of the installation. Designed and manufactured in Europe, it is built to handle over 6,000 charge and discharge cycles while maintaining 70% of its capacity. Thanks to this battery, Hotel Mas La Boella will be able to store the excess energy generated by the solar plant during peak solar production hours, ensuring a steady and stable supply even during the night or on days with lower production. Additionally, the plant's management system will provide the capacity to respond to high energy demand spikes, delivering a better quality supply.
The installation will generate 540,724 kWh annually, representing 65% of the site's consumption, and will result in a reduction of emissions equivalent to 140 tons of CO2 per year, or the equivalent of the CO2 captured by 7,780 trees.
According to Davide Ciciliato, General Director of Commercialization at Endesa, "Our company is committed to providing sustainable and efficient energy solutions, and this project is a clear example of how we can help our clients achieve their decarbonization and energy independence goals. These integrated improvements not only benefit the environment but also represent a significant step forward in the electrification of the complex’s operations, enabling greater sustainability and efficiency. It’s a pleasure to see how these technological innovations are helping Hotel Mas La Boella provide a more sustainable and eco-friendly experience for its guests, and we look forward to continuing to collaborate on future projects."
Franc Comino, General Director of Sonnen Ibérica, stated, "It is important that companies are aware of their environmental impact, but also of the solutions available to significantly reduce it. The installation of a photovoltaic generation system combined with sonnen's intelligent storage, like the one we’ve implemented at Hotel Mas La Boella, located in a privileged natural environment, reduces dependence on conventional CO2-emitting energy sources while also lowering the energy bill. Having a battery system, capable of shifting energy consumption to hours without sunlight, is key to amortizing the installation and achieving a high percentage of energy independence."