The past year has seen a notable surge in self-consumption facilities, driven by rising electricity costs and a shift in how businesses manage energy. After notable global events, including the war in Ukraine, the sector reported stronger billing figures and expanding demand as companies seek more resilient energy strategies. A telling example comes from Benidorm, where a local operator closed the year with significant gains in revenue, underscoring a broader industry trend toward decentralised energy solutions that protect firms from volatile wholesale prices.
One firm, Louis Navarro, disclosed audited sales of 17.4 million euros for the year. Within this total, self-consumption facility sales accounted for 73 percent, highlighting a strong momentum in the adoption of on-site generation. The company stands out as an early mover in its province, building a reputation in the industrial and commercial sectors for delivering practical and scalable energy solutions.
Alongside these achievements, the firm noted that 18 percent of its revenue came from a new battery installation line. Energy storage allows companies to capture daytime generation and draw on it during periods without sunlight, smoothing consumption and reducing peak demand. The remaining income streams support the operation of electric vehicle charging points, ongoing maintenance, and other customized energy services tailored to business needs.
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“2022 marked a year when investments in renewable energy began to reshape the Spanish industrial energy model. Yet this was just a first step on a longer journey,” Navarro commented. He also emphasized that batteries can store grid electricity during cheaper periods, mitigating voltage spikes and improving reliability in industrial settings.
In Alicante, Ecological Transition approved more than a thousand ancillary products for self-consumption, signaling continued policy support for distributed energy across the region. Within this context, Cubierta Solar stands out for deploying Europe’s largest industrial self-consumption battery at TexAthenea, a textile company in Villena, with a capacity of two megawatts. This installation enables the business to generate a substantial portion of its own energy, reaching about 90 percent of its total consumption and preventing the emission of roughly 3,300 tons of CO2 annually.
Led by Luis Navarro and integrated into the GET group, the company has accumulated more than a thousand energy projects since inception. The portfolio includes around 200 self-consumption developments currently in progress with capacities reaching up to 75 megawatts, alongside 9,000 kilowatts of battery storage. These figures reflect a sustained push toward decentralised systems that combine generation, storage, and smart management to deliver dependable power at lower overall costs.
The strategic value of these investments lies not only in cost savings but also in energy security. By storing excess daytime energy and coordinating supply with demand cycles, businesses can reduce exposure to wholesale price shocks and voltage fluctuations. This approach aligns with broader goals of decarbonisation, grid resilience, and the creation of more flexible energy markets that support industrial activity across Spain and beyond.
Industry observers note that the wave of self-consumption deployments is supported by a combination of favorable economics, policy signals, and growing familiarity with energy storage technologies. Companies increasingly recognize that self-generation is not a niche initiative but a core element of an intelligent enterprise energy strategy. The ongoing expansion of battery capacity and the rollout of smart charging networks for electric vehicles further reinforce a comprehensive energy transition plan that prioritises reliability, sustainability, and long-term cost stability.
From the perspective of regional leadership, the Alicante and broader Valencian Community corridors illustrate how local authorities are collaborating with industry players to streamline permitting, financing, and technical integration. The result is a more predictable environment for investors and a clearer pathway for manufacturers and service providers who are scaling up their self-consumption offerings. As the market matures, these coordinated efforts help ensure that energy projects deliver tangible, measurable results while supporting regional economic growth.