Collective self-consumption in Lanzarote
After the approval of the Real Decreto 244/2019, shared or collective self-consumption is a reality in Spain.
Thanks to this, it is possible to share solar photovoltaic panel installations with other self-consumers. Collective self-consumption consists of an installation of photovoltaic solar panels, with the particularity that, regardless of who owns the solar installation, the production can be shared by different self-consumers (companies or individuals)
The installation of solar panels on the roof of a building common to all homes opens the doors to significant savings and greater energy efficiency.
This process requires a prior agreement between the neighbours, which demonstrates the collective interest in adopting sustainable practises.
How collective self-consumption is realised in Lanzarote
Facilities in your building
The installation is made up of the same components as a basic installation, but expanding the capacity of the inverter, the wiring and the number of panels.
This guarantees energy generation in accordance with the collective needs of the building, thus maximizing the use of available solar resources.
Procedures with administrations and Endesa
In addition, the procedures with the different administrations or entities are carried out comprehensively through our company.
We take care of managing the entire bureaucratic process, from obtaining the necessary permits to connecting to the electrical grid, so that homeowners can enjoy the benefits of solar energy without complications.
Two modalities stand out in this approach to collective self-consumption
The first involves the direct use of the energy generated during the hours of maximum solar radiation, without injecting surpluses into the electrical grid.
The second modality, on the other hand, allows the injection of surpluses into the network for subsequent use or compensation, using a type of "virtual battery."
Distribution of the generated energy
The equitable distribution of energy between users is based on a formal agreement, ensuring transparency and fairness in the process.
All beneficiaries who participate in collective self-consumption must benefit from the same modality of self-consumption.
The adaptation of your contract to the self-consumption modality will be requested through the marketer or collectively through Of the self-consumption manager.
STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR THE PROCESSING OF INSTALLATIONS of less than 100 KW
Collective self-consumption of less than 100 kW must follow the same administrative and authorisation procedure as individual self-consumption.
General conditions
Collective self-consumption without discharge or with an installed power of up to 15kW in urbanised areas is exempt from requesting access and connection permits.
All beneficiaries who participate in collective self-consumption must benefit from the same modality of self-consumption.
In the case of collective self-consumption in buildings subject to the Horizontal Property Law, they must also have the authorisation of the Board of Owners by a two-thirds majority.
What different agents or entities intervene in these facilities?
There are many factors that indicate in all processes and procedures, so it becomes vital to have the figure of the manager of self-consumption communities, which will be the subject of a separate article, and we now anticipate its main functions.
An energy community manager is the person or entity in charge of coordinating, administering and optimising the operation of an energy community, which is a collective model of production, management and consumption of energy, usually renewable (such as solar).
Main functions of the energy community manager:
- Organisation and coordination: Facilitates the creation of the energy community, helps bring together participants (neighbours, companies, municipalities, etc.) and coordinates decisions between them.
- Technical and operational management: Supervises the installation, maintenance and operation of shared energy systems (e.g., community solar panels).
- Energy distribution: Controls how the energy generated is distributed among the members, seeking that everyone benefits equitably.
- Consumption optimisation: Proposes strategies to improve the energy efficiency of the whole and reduce costs.
- Tramitación legal y administrativa: Se encarga de permisos, licencias, subvenciones y el cumplimiento normativo.
- Relación con terceros: Actúa como intermediario con las compañías eléctricas, organismos públicos y proveedores.
¿Por qué es importante este gestor?
Porque sin una buena gestión, una comunidad energética puede tener problemas de organización, técnicos o incluso legales. El gestor garantiza que todo funcione correctamente y que se maximicen los beneficios económicos, sociales y ambientales del modelo energético compartido.
Si ya tienes una instalación de paneles solares individual o colectiva, puedes pedirnos información acerca de los mantenimientos para optimizar los rendimientos.
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