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For the European Union, the energy renovation of buildings is a priority.

Proof of this is the agreement that will require all buildings in Spain to have an energy efficiency level higher than E in 2030 and D in 2033 (on the scale from A to G). Otherwise, these buildings cannot be rented or sold. This measure will affect more than 80% of Spanish buildings and more than 35 million homes throughout Europe.

The goal is to reach zero emissions and eliminate all fossil fuels in all buildings by 2050.

New buildings will also be affected by these measures, which must be zero-emission from 2028 (2026 if they are publicly owned). This will require buildings built from 2028 onwards to have solar energy (whenever feasible) and residential buildings to be refurbished from 2032.

That is why we can assure that energy-efficient buildings will set the trend in the building sector in the coming years.

The concept of a zero-emission building is introduced for the first time in this regulation. Until now, only energy efficiency was required, but there was no control of CO2 emissions.

Advantages of energy rehabilitation

The energy rehabilitation of a building has two clear advantages.

The first one is energy savings (up to 80% in energy expenditure for heating and cooling). And secondly, the revaluation of the property which, according to data from the Appraisal Society to the CSCAE, can be around 25% on average.

Hybrid solar panels, an option to consider.

Knowing these objectives, it is important to know what options are available to adapt our buildings to European regulations. And we have already seen that solar panels will be a key element in this ecological transition.

If we talk about energy efficiency, we must talk about hybrid solar panels.

A hybrid solar panel allows electricity and hot water to be generated simultaneously in the same module. This not only saves space (essential in many buildings) but also greater performance compared to other solar panels, as they dissipate part of the heat generated in a photovoltaic panel.

At Abora Solar we have designed, developed and manufactured the most cost-effective solar panel in the world, with an efficiency of 89%, achieving a certified world record.

With aHTech® technology we have managed to produce the same energy as 4 photovoltaic panels (thus reducing four 4  C02 emissions). This makes it the solar panel with the highest energy generation per m2, doubling the energy production (domestic hot water and electricity) and making the most of the space in your building.

One of the success stories of the implementation of hybrid solar panels in our country can be seen in the Club Natació Barcelona (CNB), one of the most renowned sports institutions in Barcelona and a pioneer of water sports in Spain. The CNB has created the largest hybrid solar field in Europe from a private institution, becoming a world reference, hand in hand with circular economy companies: Grupo Construcía and Abora Solar.

“The CNB has opted for hybrid panels because it is the only solution that allows them to reduce their gas bill as much as possible (around 70%) and also allows them to generate the same electricity as if they had installed photovoltaic,” says Alejandro del Amo, CEO of Abora Solar.

This collaboration between Club Natació Barcelona, Abora Solar and Grupo Construcía illustrates the Club’s vision of the future in its environmental commitment. The CNB’s choice of Abora Solar’s hybrid solar panels demonstrate its commitment to sustainable practices and positions it as an influential entity in the promotion of renewable energy within the local community.

Don’t put off until 2030 what you can do today.

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Did you know that the first known man-made building is the Göbekli Tepe complex in Turkey? This archaeological site is estimated to have been built around 11,600 years ago, making it one of the earliest examples of monumental architecture in human history. Göbekli Tepe consists of several monumental stone circles, likely used for ritual or ceremonial purposes, and it challenges previous perceptions about the beginnings of complex building construction.

abora, what is it?

Abora Solar, a Spanish manufacturer of hybrid solar panels, is an innovative and visionary company in the field of renewable energies, more specifically in the solar energy sector. Founded in 2017, the Spanish manufacturer has quickly positioned itself as a major player in the development of sustainable and high-performance solar solutions.

At the heart of Abora Solar’s identity is a global approach to solar energy, offering the latest generation hybrid solar panel with the highest performance on the market, while providing a vision that encompasses the entire process, from design to manufacturing, including the monitoring of installations. This allows the company to offer its customers turnkey solutions for projects in industrial, tertiary and residential buildings.

In short, Abora Solar embodies the future of solar energy, combining technological innovation with a deep commitment to the environment, accessibility and the improvement of society. The company is a major player in the energy transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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