“The project has been a true milestone for Iberdrola, and has been completed on time without any incidents. The team from Ayesa has used agile practices throughout, something which has led to the solution receiving an award from enerTIC”.
Projects
Smart Solar Communities: sharing energy produced for self-consumption
- Client: Iberdrola
- Date: 2022-2023
- Location: Spain
- Technologies used / software vendors: JAVA / Angular / Agile
Challenge
Countries across the developed world are competing in a race towards net zero, and renewable energy represents the most effective way of achieving this. The use of clean energy is also at the core of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, which the ONU is committed to achieving.
In addition to extensive wind, solar and hydroelectric farms, it is becoming more and more common to see homes and businesses producing their own renewable energy through solar panels or other systems.
This directly leads to significant savings as well as less dependence on fluctuating electricity prices. It also reduces our reliance on fossil fuels, meaning less GHG emissions.
Solution
Through the Smart Solar Communities project, customers of Iberdrola are able to access energy generated for self-consumption.
The system is very simple. Iberdrola leases a rooftop where solar panels can be installed. The owner or owners of the building as well as any home or business located within a two-kilometre radius are then able to use the electricity generated. All they have to do is register on the website and find their nearest ‘solar community’, of which there are already 650 in Spain.
Ayesa’s work has involved creating a series of digital solutions to allow those interested to register, activate the service and monitor their usage from their computer or mobile phone.
Benefits
Thanks to this initiative, homes and businesses are able to access a more affordable and sustainable alternative when it comes to energy, without the need to invest in installations.
Furthermore, the owners of the buildings can save up to 30% on their electricity bills, as well as receive rent and enhance their brand image by having a positive impact on their neighbourhood.
The Smart Solar app
Ayesa has designed the app so that it offers users the very best experience, as well as provides them with all the information they need to make decisions. Based on new architectures that allow for the full integration of all the technology involved, it has been developed using Digital User Experience (DTX) criteria from the outset as well as tools and best practices from Design Thinking. This has seen customers play an active role throughout the process.