Opening of Nexum in Fuenlabrada: Spain’s largest solar community positions Nexum as a forward-thinking retail park

The Nexum Retail Park solar community project by Iberdrola is a comprehensive approach to decarbonization, spanning three key areas: local renewable energy generation through self-consumption, supporting electric mobility with charging stations, and an innovative electrical infrastructure designed for maximum efficiency.

The solar community comprises 1,350 panels across three rooftops, with a total capacity of 735 kilowatts, producing over one million kWh annually. This installation will prevent 6,000 tons of CO2 emissions over the next three decades. In this self-consumption model, Iberdrola invests to enable local renewable energy use, supporting the transition to a decarbonized economy. Any resident of the area within 2 km of the facility can benefit from this initiative.

To accelerate electric mobility and decarbonize Spain the project includes an electric station with 8 semi-fast charging units and 5 ultra-fast chargers, capable of simultaneously charging 26 vehicles with 100% green energy from renewable sources.

Additionally, Iberdrola’s advanced electrical infrastructure offers real-time monitoring of the retail park’s power supply, allowing for anomaly anticipation, savings detection, decarbonation plan monitoring, and maintaining peak supply efficiency, ultimately reducing costs.

“As a developer dedicated to creating happy stories, I am humbly proud to be a part of a project that provides green energy to up to 1,100 families”, says Carl Mestdagh, Executive Chairman Equilis Europe.

Nexum is the new one stop and open air destination for electronics, fashion, dining, and leisure, with:

• A 23,000 sqm urban hub blending retail, leisure, and services.
• Anchor tenants include Supeco, Media Markt, Kiwoko, Pepco, Viva Gym, Norauto, McDonald’s
  and Jysk.
• 90% occupancy rate, offering space to 38 tenants.
• Proud holder of a Breeam ‘Very Good’ Certification.
• Equilis’ second retail project in Spain after the success of the Finestrelles Shopping Centre in
  Barcelona.

“Nexum offers a vibrant shopping experience for a community of 200,000 residents, near a major university campus, a hospital, and Spain’s largest data center”, explains Víctor M. Gómez CEO of Equilis Spain.

Olivier Beguin, CEO of Equilis Europe, further adds: “Nexum represents a ‘new generation’ retail park, merging mixed offerings with a strong commitment to sustainability, as showcased by the Breeam ‘Very Good’ certification”. “Nexum goes the extra mile with 26 electric vehicle stations, more eco-friendly building materials like prefab concrete for façades, green spaces with 200 planted trees, and minimal water consumption.”