A team of electrical engineering students from Fempa, Innovation and Education Campus Iberdrola operates at the San Agustín del Guadalix site in Madrid, illustrating the energy group’s strong commitment to technology, research and development, and collaboration with technology centers. These efforts are aimed at driving the energy transition, supporting a green economic recovery, and boosting employment and employability across professional pathways in the industries of the future for both young people and seasoned professionals.
The campus supports a comprehensive program of classes and workshops designed to advance the professional development of individuals entering or advancing in the electricity sector. One notable initiative hosted on the complex grounds is the Youth Plan, a program crafted for VET students and graduates across Spain to enhance practical skills and career readiness.
Structured into six independent modules, the program focuses on the core activities that define the electricity sector today, while opening up wide possibilities for future professional opportunities. Each module is designed to be self-contained, yet collectively they form a coherent pathway from foundational knowledge to specialized expertise, ensuring participants gain tangible, job-ready competencies.
Spanning a 180,000 square meter complex, Iberdrola Campus features a sequence of interrelated, functional, sustainable, and autonomous buildings. A floating canopy over the structures creates an internal bioclimate, reducing the demand for cooling and heating by minimizing heat gain through facades. This thoughtful design translates into lower energy consumption and a meaningful decrease in carbon dioxide emissions, reinforcing the campus’s environmental leadership.
The campus implements a suite of security and sustainability measures. Rainwater is collected for irrigation and cleaning, while gray water from residence facilities is treated for sanitary use. A robust charging network provides 60 electric vehicle outlets, and on-site energy production includes 100 kW solar photovoltaic panels for self-consumption along with a solar hot water system spanning 400 square meters to meet thermal needs. These features together demonstrate a practical, scalable approach to sustainable operations and energy efficiency.
Additional sustainability efforts focus on plant selection, high-efficiency lighting that reduces electricity use by about 20%, and plumbing choices that cut drinking water consumption by roughly half compared with conventional systems. The integrated approach to water, energy, and materials further strengthens resilience and cost savings across the campus.
The innovative design and performance of Iberdrola Campus earned it LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council in 2009. LEED, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, remains the most widely used green building rating system globally. It recognizes environments that prioritize occupant health, energy efficiency, and economic viability, underscoring the campus as a benchmark for sustainable development and responsible energy education.