Neinor and Iberdrola España drive a pilot project for self-consumption in homes

Neinor Homes, Spain's leading residential developer, and Iberdrola España have launched a pilot project for comprehensive electrification and energy self-consumption of power in more than 160 newly built single-family homes in Torrejón de Ardoz in Madrid. The programme allows installations to be adapted to the energy needs of each home using a flexible electrification and distributed generation model, promoting a more efficient economic system that is fossil-fuel independent.

Owners can customise the number of solar panels installed on their roofs and choose to integrate storage systems using physical or virtual batteries. This configuration allows for more efficient energy consumption management, storing energy generated during daylight hours for later use.

The system also allows surplus energy to be allocated to other homes, offset on the market or stored in a virtual battery. The project also includes technical advice and handling of the necessary paperwork to register power supplies.

This pilot project is part of Neinor Homes' sustainability strategy, whose 2022–2025 plan includes real decarbonisation and energy efficiency solutions in its developments. The project reinforces the developer's commitment to building sustainable, resilient homes that are aligned with national and European climate targets, focusing on systems that reduce carbon footprints, promote self-consumption and improve user comfort. Both companies are working to extend this partnership model to other potential developments.

‘Iberdrola España has found a key partner in Neinor to promote energy efficiency and decarbonisation in an industry as essential and relevant as construction. This pilot project brings 100% renewable energy closer to local residents, enabling them to be more efficient and save on their electricity bills while contributing to improving air quality and promoting the country's energy independence from fossil fuels’, said Luis Buil, Director of Smart Solutions at Iberdrola España.

Lucas Galán Lubascher, Director of Product and Innovation at Neinor Homes, said, ‘This pilot represents another step forward in our sustainability strategy. Committing to real, customisable self-consumption solutions allows us to move towards more efficient housing that is aligned with climate goals and the demands of future buyers. The partnership with Iberdrola España reinforces our vision of responsible, technological construction that is prepared for the energy challenges of tomorrow.’