Energy communities have become one of the most effective solutions for moving towards a cleaner, fairer and more sustainable energy model. In Girona, numerous municipalities have already launched projects that allow residents, companies and municipalities to share renewable electricity, reduce their electricity bills and contribute to the fight against climate change.
In this article we show you real examples of energy communities in Girona, with specific data on installed power, environmental savings and the positive impact they generate in each locality.
What is an energy community?
An energy community is an organization formed by neighbors, administrations or small companies that decide to share a renewable energy installation, usually solar photovoltaic. Its objective is not to obtain economic benefit, but to generate savings, energy efficiency and sustainability for all participants.
The main benefits are:
- Economic savings in the electricity bill.
- CO₂ emissions reduction.
- Local energy independence from large companies.
- Social cohesion, since all members participate equally.
In Girona, this model is growing strongly in both rural and urban municipalities.
Examples of energy communities in Girona
Sant Miquel de Campmajor
The energy community of Sant Miquel de Campmajor has a 3.5 kWp installation, with an environmental impact equivalent to the absorption of 10 mature trees per year. The project supplies residents and municipal facilities with clean energy and is a great example of sustainability in a rural environment.
Figueres
In the heart of the city, Figueres has launched an energy community with an installed capacity of 3.7 kWp, equivalent to 11 mature trees. This project reduces emissions in the city and shows how solar energy can be integrated into urban areas to improve air quality and generate savings.
Cornellà del Terri
With an installation of 3.8 kWp (11 equivalent trees), Cornellà del Terri is committed to collective self-consumption for residents and municipal services. The energy community has become a local benchmark for sustainability and citizen participation.
Tossa de Mar
A 4.3 kWp installation, equivalent to 13 mature trees, has been promoted in this coastal municipality. The Tossa de Mar energy community supplies municipal buildings and neighbors, reinforcing the municipality’s commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism.
Montagut
Montagut has one of the most outstanding energy communities in the rural area, with 5.5 kWp of power and an environmental benefit equivalent to 38 mature trees. This project reflects how small towns can also lead the energy transition.
Oix
In this mountain environment, Oix has developed a 5.5 kWp energy community, with an environmental saving similar to 17 mature trees. An example of integration of renewable energies in natural spaces with low visual impact.
Pals
The municipality of Pals has an installation of 6.2 kWp, which means a reduction of emissions equivalent to 36 mature trees. The project supplies both public facilities and residents, consolidating a model of local sustainability.
Sant Julià de Ramis
With an installation of 13.5 kWp, this energy community is the most powerful among the cases in Girona. Its impact is equivalent to 42 mature trees and reinforces the role of the city council as a driver of the energy transition in the region.
Benefits common to all these energy communities
Although each municipality has different characteristics, all projects share a number of key benefits:
- Collective economic savings: residents and administrations directly reduce their electricity bills.
- Reduced emissions: hundreds of kilograms of CO₂ less emitted into the atmosphere each year.
- Local sustainability: municipalities become benchmarks for energy transition.
- Energy independence: less dependence on large companies and greater local control over energy.
- Positive social impact: communities strengthen collaboration and generate cohesion among neighbors.
How to create your own energy community in Girona?
The above examples demonstrate that it is possible to implement collective self-consumption projects in large, medium and small municipalities.
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- Feasibility study.
- Design and installation of the solar plant.
- Management and technical advice.
- Implementation of the energy community model.
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