09/02/2024 : www.energetica21.com The high quality standards of the “Salinetas” and “Salinetas II” projects, located in the northwest of the province of Alicante, have been recognized by UNEF (Spanish Photovoltaic Union) with the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability. The two projects incorporate effective environmental measures for the protection of the ecosystem of both areas and
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Third National Congress Event organised by AVAESEN
31/01/2024: We would like to express our thanks to all AVAESEN colleagues for their love and support. For Esparity Solar it has been a pleasure to return to #LeadTheChange in this edition and share with all attendees, speakers, experts in the sector and public administration the importance of applying best practices when developing photovoltaic solar
Sustainability Conference organised by UNEF
30/01/2024: Today, at the 2nd Conference on Sustainability and Photovoltaic Plants organised by UNEF Spanish Photovoltaic Union at the Congress of Deputies in Madrid, our COO Roberto Fernandez has collected the Seals Of Excellence In Sustainability for our solar photovoltaic projects Salinetas and SalinetasII, located in the Alicante municipalities of Novelda and Monòver respectively. We
The British Spanish Society Scholarship Awards
08/11/2023: Esparity Solar was privileged to be at the #SpanishEmbassyInLondon last night to applaud the latest cohort to receive the BritishSpanish Society #ScholarshipAwards2023. Immense thanks to HE José Pascual Marco Martínez for inviting us to his residence and to all the team at the #BSS for all their stellar efforts to make this 16th scholarship programme happen again. In this way opportunities are
The Xàtiva solar park proposes a 489-meter vegetation screen to preserve the landscape.
08/11/2023: The developer estimates a saving of 4,374 tons of CO2 per year with the plant and contemplates environmental improvements budgeted at 137,000 euros to offset the impact.
Public presentation of Casa Llum
18th October 2023: The solar park Casa Llum is under development by Esparity Solar and located in the Valencian municipality of Xàtiva. The plant will supply green energy to 3,500 homes and save annually 4,374 tons of CO₂ emissions to the atmosphere, will be presented next #25October at the Casa de la Cultura in Xàtiva.
5th Annual ESG and Climate Risk Week in London
This event,organised by Economist Impact Events, took place in London from 12th-14th September 2023 and was attended by Karima Verjee, our Sustainability Officer. Karima found the event immensely educational. From day one there were four key messages that stood out for her from panel discussions and presentations. #ThankyoutoEconomistImpactEvents
International Clean Air Day
07/09/2023: Thursday, 7 September marks the fourth annual International Day of Clean Air for blue skies. Held under the theme Together For Clean Air it comes as more than 99 per cent of the global population breathes polluted air. Air pollution is the greatest environmental risk to human health. At Esparity Solar we joining the
Well-being, the basis of our day-to-day office life
08/08/2023: The pleasant working environment at Esparity Solar and the motivation of the team make this company an excellent place to work and develop professionally. In our office we promote healthy habits not only for physical but also for mental well-being, creating bonds beyond the merely professional .
Our first summer party with the BSS in London
London, 06.07.2023: The British Spanish Society’s Summer event at the Spanish Ambassador’s Residence in London was a celebration of ties between the UK and Spain remaining strong as well as bringing together a wealth of talented intellectuals from a variety of enterprises. Special thanks to H.E. José Pascual Marco, Jimmy Burns and all of the
The Cordovilla photovoltaic park in Ibargoiti will consist of 272,700 modules
Pamplona 26.07.23. The Valencian company Esparity Solar is promoting this project which will start operating next year. Construction and maintenance will generate 500 local jobs, both direct and indirect. Most of the jobs will be centred in the installation process.
Esparity Solar participates in COMPARTE
14 June 2023: Comparte is a programme promoted by the UN Global Compact which encourages SME companies to publish their company best practices in alignment with the UN SDG’s. The purpose of Comparte is so that other companies can follow suit. Esparity Solar is so pleased to be part of this programme through its reforestation
Spring Cocktails organised by the British Chamber of Commerce
6th June 2023: As sponsors it was a pleasure for Esparity Solar to play an active part in the Spring Cocktails event organised by the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain at the residence of the British Ambassador to Spain, H.E. Hugh Elliott. Our thanks go to all the team at the British Chamber of
World Environment Day
Today we recognise the importance of World Environment Day. ???? Did you know that…? ⚠️More than 20 million tons of plastic waste ends up in seas, rivers and lakes every year. ⚠️Approximately 400 million tonnes of plastics are produced annually, half are single-use and less than 10% are recycled. ⚠️Microplastics, plastic particles smaller than 5
Esparity Solar signs up to Climate Ambition Accelerator
15th May 2023: We take our pledge to fighting climate change seriously and so we are pleased to announce that Esparity Solar has signed up to the Climate Ambition Accelerator programme organised by the UN Global Compact. The Climate Ambition Accelerator builds on the UN Global Compact’s work to develop and promote the Science Based
Esparity Solar takes part in the X Carrera de las Empresas in Valencia!
The Race on the 7th of May, 2023 was an immense success for all Esparity participants. Three cheers go especially to the six champions: Podium 5K 1. Jovi Verdeguer Bayarri 2. Julia Coll Canales 3. Iván Iglesias Castro Podium 10K 1. Miguel Sánchez Albiach 2. Rodrigo Baeza Palacios 3. Ildefonso Mozas Fenoll Congratulations to a
Celebrating Earth Day 2023
Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Today Esparity Solar is pleased to celebrate this day by planting a further 2500 trees in our forest (thanks to Tree Nation) which means a further compensation of 100,000 tons of CO2. #EarthDay #AllInForEarthDay #moretrees #lessCO2 #TogetherMakingOurPlanetGreenAgain
Why the Cordovilla Project is such a success
21/04/2023: “The #Cordovilla photovoltaic project, developed by Esparity Solar, is considered a success story in the implementation of renewable energies in our country, with special respect for the environment and its biodiversity”.
Esparity Solar obtains EIS for Serol
14th April 2023: The Valencian company Esparity Solar has obtained the favourable Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), issued by the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, for Serol, a 50 MW photovoltaic solar farm located in the Alicante municipality of Salinas.
Esparity’s 5th anniversary
April 2023 #Five #Cinco #Cinc #Cinq #Fünf #五 We can say it in all the languages of the world because… …for FIVE years Esparity Solar has been committed to the development of projects based on sustainability, environmental protection, local progress and innovation. Our passion for excellent work and our firm conviction in renewables as a solution to achieve a
Eugenia Vallecillos gives a lesson to school pupils on sustainable living
27.03.2023: It is from the age of 5, when kids begin to acquire daily habits, that education on the environment is also an important aspect of their lives. In line with Esparity Solar’s commitment to the energy transition, we consider it vitally important that, from an early age, children are taught about the need to
Esparity Solar obtains the UNEF Seal of Excellence in Sustainability for its Novelda and Monóvar solar farms
15/03/2023 – VALÈNCIA. The Esparity Solar Salinetas and Salinetas II projects, each with an installed capacity of 50 MWp, have been awarded the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), which recognises ground-mounted solar power plants built with the highest criteria for social and environmental integration. Thus, located in the Alicante
The Salinetas and Salinetas II solar parks obtain the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability
Published: 15th March 2023 Esparity Solar’s Salinetas and Salinetas II projects, each with an installed capacity of 50 MWp, have been awarded the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF). Located in the municipalities of Novelda and Monóvar respectively, in the northwest of the province of Alicante, both solar parks have
The British Ambassador of Spain visits Esparity’s offices in Valencia
13/03/2023: Yesterday we were delighted to receive a visit from the British Ambassador, H.E. Hugh Elliott to our offices. Thanks to all the team at the British Embassy in Spain, with special thanks to Lisa Hunter, for their continued support and professionalism.
Salineta and Salinetas II projects awarded Seal of Excellence
10/02/2023: The “Salinetas” and “Salinetas II” projects, located in the northwest of the province of Alicante and promoted by Esparity Solar, have been recognised by UNEF (Spanish Photovoltaic Union) with the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability.
Valencian company Esparity Solar plans 45 MW in Vinalopó with its subsidiary ES Generación Verde
7/03/2023 – ELDA. The Valencian energy company Es Generación Verde 1 S.L. has submitted applications to install 45 MW of photovoltaic power in the regions of Vinalopó Mitjà and l’Alt Vinalopó. This principally affects the municipalities of Salinas, Elda and Petrer. In this way, the applications for authorisation for implementation on undeveloped land, prior administrative
GENERA 2023
Yesterday we were at GENERA2023, the largest trade platform for the Energy & Environment industry, with the support of the IDAE, Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving, the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, personalities from Public Administration and the backing of the main agents in the value chain of the renewable energies sector.
Esparity Solar attends special Sponsors and Patrons dinner organised by British Spanish Society
Thank you to the British Spanish Society for your organisation of such an exquisite dinner for the Patrons and Sponsors of the society and for inviting Esparity Solar. At the exclusive Garrick Club we were privileged to hear George Parker, the political editor of the Financial Times, speak about current domestic and international politics and
Esparity Solar is committed to environmentally responsible photovoltaic energy
The Navajo photovoltaic solar park has recently obtained the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) issued by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO). This project is being developed by Esparity Solar, which is also responsible for the 50MW Bajo Guadalquivir and Bajo Guadalquivir II solar PV projects in Seville. Both have received the
Esparity Solar meets with important delegates in Andalusia
For Esparity Solar it is extremely important to maintain #transparent communication with all the public administration bodies involved during the different phases of the development of our solar photovoltaic projects. That is why, in order to strategically promote the development of renewable energy projects in Andalusia in the short, medium and long term, on this
Esparity publishes Sustainability Policy 2023
In accordance with our corporate culture based on sustainability, social commitment, innovation and passion for our work, we are pleased to announce the launch of the company’s first Sustainability Policy.
Esparity obtains approval for three solar projects totalling 200 MW
The Valencian company Esparity Solar, dedicated to the development photovoltaic solar projects, has obtained the Unified Environmental Authorisation (AAU) for three of its projects: two in Andalusia and one in Guadalajara.
Valencian Art comes to London
Thank you to the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom for offering Esparity Solar their first opportunity to attend an event organized by the Chamber in London and for allowing Anglo Spanish companies to come together in the UK at the exquisite venue of the Royal Academy in London to enjoy a private viewing of the exhibition
Post from British Chamber of Commerce in Linkedin
Our member Esparity Solar is dedicated to the promotion of photovoltaic parks in our country. At the moment, they have 9 plants throughout the country, generating 550MW, with an investment of 420 million euros. A commitment to clean and sustainable energy from Valencia. Last week Valencia Plaza published an extensive report where you can learn
Esparity Solar is delighted to be AEMENER’s delegates
Esparity Solar are thrilled to be AEMENER’s delegates in Valencia and to be representing them at such an auspicious event as the II Energy Revolution Congress promoted by AVAESEN. This is a real source of pride for the entire Esparity team. #AemenerGirlsInValència #LetTheTalentShine #NoWomanNoPanel #AEMENER ? #AVAESEN ? #EsparitySolar ?
Energy Revolution Congress organised by AVAESEN is a great success!
Thank you AVAESEN for giving Esparity Solar the opportunity to collaborate as a gold sponsor at the II Energy Revolution Congress in Valencia! Yesterday, at the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum of the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, 44 speakers from the entire value chain of the energy sector, from public administration to investors
Esparity Solar, Gold Sponsor of AVAESEN’s Second Edition of Energy Revolution ??♻️
26th January 2023: Companies, administrations, investors, financial institutions and all the agents of green economy will meet at #EnergyRevolution, the 2nd Renewable Energy Congress organised by AVAESEN, which will feature a networking forum with more than 30 national and international speakers to inspire you on the latest trends and models that will drive green reindustrialisation.
British company Esparity Solar ‘attacks’ renewables in Spain from Valencia: 420 million in 9 plants
The Company is promoting five parks in the Valencia region 23/01/2023 – VALENCIA. Renewable energy in Spain is currently experiencing a period of effervescence, propitiated by legislation that seeks to accelerate the energy transition in order to meet European decarbonisation objectives. This is also due to the delay in their deployment in Spain compared to
Esparity Solar receives the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability at UNEF conference
Esparity Solar’s #Serol solar photovoltaic #project receives #SealOfExcellenceInSustainability during the #UNEFSustainabilityDay at the #BBVA Auditorium in Madrid. #The Seal that certifies the highest standards of #quality in terms of criteria based on: ✔️ Socio-Economic Impact ✔️ Environmental integration ✔️ Governance ✔️ Circular economy #EsparitySolar #Serol #UNEF #sustainability #commitments
Rodrigo Baeza Palacios is a speaker at UNEF’s sustainability conference
☀️?? #JornadaSostenibilidadUNEF I UNEF Unión Española Fotovoltaica & BBVA: Yesterday, our colleague Rodrigo Baeza Palacios, Head of Environment at Esparity Solar, spoke to us about the extreme #importance of #communication with citizens and stakeholders in the #promotion of #solar photovoltaic energy for the completion of the #energytransition. “Human behaviour is extremely complex and the lack
Esparity Solar’s Serol project obtains the UNEF Certificate of Excellence for Sustainability for its good environmental and social integration practices
The Serol photovoltaic plant, to be built and operated by Esparity Solar in Salinas (Alicante), has become the tenth project to obtain the UNEF Certificate of Excellence for Sustainability. The certificate accredits ground-mounted solar power plants which give utmost importance to social and environmental integration.
Celia Cañas gives her outlook on the Serol project
Celia Cañas, Environmental Engineer at Esparity Solar comments that: “The Serol project is the result of thorough teamwork in which a balance between economic growth, social welfare and care for the environment and its biodiversity has been met. Serol represents Esparity Solar’s commitment to achieving decarbonisation and a responsible energy transition”. ?#SelloDeExcelenciaEnSostenibilidadUNEF I ? Esparity Solar
Esparity Solar achieves its third certificate of Excellence in Sustainability
The Valencian company has achieved this certification for one of its projects in Alicante. Esparity Solar, a company dedicated to the promotion of solar energy projects based in Valencia, has obtained the Certificate of Excellence in Sustainability for the project called Serol, located in the Alicante municipality of Salinas and with 50MW of power. This
ESPARITY PLANS INVESTMENTS AROUND 320 MILLION EUROS
The company is developing nine projects with 555 megawatts and expects to double this capacity. In the meantime, it is negotiating agreements to sell energy in bulk. Esparity Solar, a Valencian company specialising in renewable energy development is currently planning nine projects for building photovoltaic solar energy production plants, five of which are located in
“The future of Energy” by Karima Verjee, our Sustainability officer – British Spanish Society Revista 258
It’s impossible to miss headlines about climate change and the harm that carbon emissions are doing to our planet. Not a day goes by without an alarm bell going off. Due to human activity, the temperature of the earth has increased by 1.5 degrees since the industrial revolution. Currently energy use accounts for almost 75%
Esparity Solar’s first Communication on Progress published
After one year of joining the UN Global Compact, Esparity Solar are pleased to announce the publication of their first Communication on Progress.
International Beach Clean Up Day
Did you know that all the #plastics and abandoned waste on our planet could occupy the territorial extension of a continent? So far, seven islands have been identified across the seas and oceans around the globe; islands composed of gigantic accumulations of garbage, some of them with an area of 2.5 million km2 (almost five
James Sibony on IBER REN & World Hydrogen Iberia speaker panel
James Sibony, CEO at Esparity Solar, on the speaker panel at the Iber-REN & WorldHydrogen Iberia 2022 conference in Madrid, discussing the #importance of accelerating the #IberiaEnergyTransition and the challenges that the utility scale market will face to in terms of development in the coming years #IberREN #WorldHydrogenIberia #EsparitySolar #development #solar #conference #iberia #challenges #energytransition
Two projects awarded the UNEF Certificate of Excellence in Sustainability
It is an honour for the Esparity Solar team that projects such as #Safarich and #Cordovilla have been recognised with the #SealOfExcellenceInSustainability promoted by UNEF Unión Española Fotovoltaica and supported by the Secretary of State for Energy of the Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico, Sara Aaegesen, and by the President of the Regional Government of Extremadura, Guillermo Fernández. #Safarich and #Cordovilla are the
James Sibony, CEO of Esparity Solar, will be speaking at Iber-REN & World Hydrogen Iberia 2022
On the speaker panel James Sibony will be discussing the outlook for: ✔️ Successful opportunities for renewable energy projects in Spain and Portugal ✔️ Challenges that the utility scale market will face to in terms of development in the coming years ✔️ The importance of staying in line with EU targets for reducing CO2
ESPARITY SOLAR’S PROJECT TO BUILD TWO SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PLANTS IN THE ALICANTE MUNICIPALITIES OF NOVELDA AND MONÓVAR GOES ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Esparity Solar’s “Salinetas” and “Salinetas II” projects, each with 50MW of power, are now open to the public. As is characteristic of the solar plants developed by Esparity Solar, all of them have compensatory measures such as the inclusion of vegetation barriers and hunting fences and are located in areas with positive urban planning compatibility.
Esparity Solar’s new offices in the Edificio America in Valencia
Esparity Solar has opened new offices in a privileged location in #Valencia! The #EdificioAmerica has been the place chosen as the new headquarters of the company, many thanks to the consultancy BNP Paribas Real Estate for all the advice provided. #EsparitySolar #BNPParibasRealEstate #newlocation #valencia https://lnkd.in/gTZFxdds
Esparity Solar celebrates Earth Day 2022 by planting 2,000 trees
Esparity Solar‘s forest in Madagascar is growing. Thanks to Tree-Nation this year to celebrate #EarthDay we will plant 2,000 trees that will offset thousands of kg of CO2 emissions. Did you know that a single tree can store more than 150 kg of CO2 per year? Global warming is a serious problem resulting from the concentration
“The Renewables Revolution” by our CEO James Sibony- British Spanish Society’s Revista 236
Solar power plays a crucial role in the current renewable energy revolution and will ensure we achieve the EU’s goal of net-zero carbon by 2050.
The British Embassy rewards the companies that continue to support trade relations
The award-winning companies, which this year have been focused on sustainability, innovation and the gender perspective, have recognised the work carried out by companies from both countries, such as Iberdrola, Esparity Solar, Arriva, Conteneur, Trison and Ninevah Therapeutics, at an event presented and directed by Hugh Elliott, British Ambassador in Spain, and Chris Barton,
Safarich is the second of Esparity Solar’s projects to achieve the UNEF Certificate of Excellence out of the four awarded
Esparity Solar ‘s new project under development in the autonomous community of Valencia, namely the province of Alicante, has just been awarded the certificate of excellence in sustainability: the project is called “Safarich” (50MWP).
Esparity’s project to build two solar power plants in Dos Hermanas, Seville, goes on public exhibition
Given the conditions and location of the Bajo Guadalquivir and Bajo Guadalquivir II projects, they are the pride of Esparity’s projects. Its location in Dos Hermanas, Seville is a V radiation zone, the best in Spain, representing high levels of performance for its installation of more than 2,000 kWh/kWp per year and with horizontal radiation
Kobus Partners acquires three PV projects totalling 250 MW from Esparity Solar
Kobus Renewable Energy III, the third private equity fund led by Kobus Partners, has closed an acquisition agreement with developer Esparity Solar to acquire three solar PV projects.
Esparity Solar’s new forest
On behalf of Esparity Solar, we are very proud to be planting our first trees in Spain. Our journey to improve the landscape has begun and we look forward to planting many more trees in our forest. Thank you to Tree Nation for allowing this to happen. https://lnkd.in/dqSSQRie
Esparity Solar announces new sustainable policies and adheres to the UN Global Compact
The United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals are central to Esparity’s new Environmental, Social and Governance policies.
Esparity Solar Projects: Expression of interest for European Next Generation Funds
“Esparity Solar has submitted expressions of interest to the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge for 9 solar projects, in response to the call by the Spanish Government for the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan and the European Next Generation funds. The projects are located in mainland Spain in the regions of Andalusia, Valencia,
Climate Council interview with James Sibony
Is Solar Energy Viable Without Subsidies?
ESCO Pacific and Shell to drive growth in Australian Solar
We are pleased to announce that Shell has invested in a 49% stake in ESCO Pacific, Esparity Solar’s sister company in Australia. James Sibony, CEO of Esparity Solar said: “We are excited to welcome Shell as a shareholder and partner of ESCO Pacific. This is an important milestone for the business and demonstrates the team’s
James Sibony is speaker at Solar Finance and Investment Conference
James Sibony will be on the speaker panel of the Solar Finance and Investment Conference in London (5-6 February) on 6th February discussing the outlook for Spanish Solar.
James Sibony in digital interview at Energy Capital Leader’s Conference…
At the Energy Capital Leaders Conference in Paris, James Sibony discusses in an interview how Spain is the global leader for solar power moving away from subsidies.
Esparity Solar at upcoming Energy Capital Leaders conference in Paris
James Sibony will be a panellist at the upcoming Energy Capital Leaders conference. He will be discussing issues related to “Examining the ROI of tomorrow’s energy projects”.
Financial Close of 175 MW Finley Solar Farm in Australia by Esco Pacific
We are pleased to announce that Esparity Solar’s sister company ESCO Pacific has reached financial close on the 174.9-MWp Finley Solar Farm project in New South Wales, Australia. James Sibony, Main Board Director ESCO Pacific and CEO of Esparity Solar said: “ESCO Pacific was a start-up in 2015 and to have reached financial close on
Esparity Solar on speaker panel of PV Operations Europe 2019
James Sibony our CEO to speak about Where to allocate resources: Subsidy free vs Operational assets at upcoming conference ‘PV Operations Europe 2019‘ 27-28 February in Munich.
Esparity Solar obtains surety bond facility
Newly established Iberia-focused solar developer Esparity has obtained a surety bond facility from Abarca Seguros, in order to be compliant with bonding requirements in the Spanish grid connection process. The facility is due to meet funding needs of Esparity Solar for its current project pipeline. Abarca Seguros is a Portugal-based surety bonds specialist, positioned as
Esparity Solar appoints chair
Newly established Iberian utility-scale solar PV developer Esparity Solar, led by chief executive James Sibony, has appointed banker Janin Campos as chairperson, as it builds out the team and targets building up a 1GW project portfolio. Members of the Esparity Solar team based in London, UK and Valencia, Spain, include: James Sibony – chief exec
Esparity Solar appoints Janin Campos as chair
Esparity Solar appoints Janin Campos as chair
20th July 2018
A North American sponsor has mandated three lenders to back the financing of a circa 500MW portfolio of PV projects awarded in Spain’s July 2017 auction. Toronto-based Northleaf Capital Partners earlier this year reached a deal to acquire the 493MW portfolio from ACS energy division Cobra, according to sources, and has in recent weeks selected