Beyond energy
For more than 80 years, we have been committed to innovation and seeking new and better ways of approaching and working with energy.
- +130works last year
- 24countries
- 125alliances
- 830kilometres
- 99MKWh distributed
Certificates and reports
Reports
Sustainability report
Our history
We want to share the present, past and future of Cuerva. Three generations, one sole commitment: to take energy to the next level.
80 years of positive impact, in highlights
We founded a workshop specialized in mechanical and electrical repair work and high and low voltage installations.
1939
We started the energy distribution business, building networks to supply electricity to isolated populations of Granada province.
1959
We started up the Bermejales hydroelectric power plant and acquired the Alpujarreña power plant. Moreover we founded Luz del Temple electricity distributor.
1962
We founded Distribuidora Eléctrica Bermejales, absorbing the electrical distributors of Luz del Temple and Alpujarreña.
1985
After a few years of closure, we reopened Bermejales power plant together with a power expansion.
1990
We started up La Vega hydroelectric power plant.
1992
We put into operation the Arquillos and Cubillas power plants in Jaén and Granada, respectively.
1995
We acquired Hidroeléctrica San Buenaventura distribution company, supplying electricity to the municipalities of Alcudia de Gaudíx and Exfiliana.
2004
We acquired Distribuidora Eléctrica Guadalfeo, supplying electricity to the Alpujarra region.
2006
We acquired Eléctrica San Gregorio distribution company, supplying the Calahorra municipality, in Granada.
We also founded Grupo Cuerva Panamá, our first international subsidiary.
We also founded Grupo Cuerva Panamá, our first international subsidiary.
2007
We develop and sell 15 MW of solar PV. In addition, we built the Escúzar substation to improve the electricity supply in the area.
2008
CHC Energía is founded alongside with our energy retail business activity.
2009
Grupo Empresarial Cuerva is created as a holding company for all of Cuerva's activities.
2010
We built Gabia Escúzar overhead power line.
2011
We founded Grupo Cuerva Peru, our second international subsidiary.
2012
Connection of the San Lorenzo Hydroelectric Power Plant to the Panama system.
2014
We built the Escúzar-Lachar overhead power line.
2014
We started the development of the hydroelectric plants in Peru .
2015
We started the Turning Tables laboratory, dedicated to innovation. At the same time that we start up the Alba de Tormes wind farm (with 4.5MW).
2016
We developed the Living Lab of the distribution network, with different collaborators.
2018
We start up the MAMUT wind farm (2.4MW), and we develop new business models aimed at selling energy: energy communities, PPAs, Peer 2 peer, virtual communities.
2019
We connect to Red Eléctrica de España through the new substation in Íllora 220/132 KV 1x160 MVA.
2020
We focused on electric mobility, EMS and VPP. We invest in distribution networks and build new substations, connections and power plant expansions.
2021
We start up the Guadix Experimental Wind Farm. We build and start up the Camino de Ácula photovoltaic solar plant and the Antonio Valverde Wind Farm (Aldeire).
2022
Vergy is born, a company dedicated to the management of energy communities based on shared self-consumption of energy.
2022
Development and construction of Hoyas Grandes I and II 11.2 MW and Serrano 4.5 MW PV plants.
2023
Gridfy is born as a strategic ally in grids' transformation. Service based on innovation, research and development for the digitalization of DSOs.
2023
We return to our origins with the construction of Rules hydroelectric plant (4 MW) in the emblematic Granada reservoir.
2024
¿What does it consist?
Singular proyects
Generation
Rules Hydroelectric Power Plant
Construction of the new Rules hydroelectric power plant.
A plant with a capacity of 4 MW, generating approximately 24.8 GWh, and reducing the emission of approximately 11 million kilograms of CO2 each year.
Clean energy for more than 6,000 homes on the Tropical Coast of Granada.
We remain committed to a sustainable and responsible energy transformation.
A plant with a capacity of 4 MW, generating approximately 24.8 GWh, and reducing the emission of approximately 11 million kilograms of CO2 each year.
Clean energy for more than 6,000 homes on the Tropical Coast of Granada.
We remain committed to a sustainable and responsible energy transformation.
Generation
Guadix Experimental Wind Farm
Our wind farm located in Guadix (Spain), consists of a wind turbine with synchronous technology, that is permanent magnets, with the greatest power installed in Spain of its kind. It has an average production of 10.2 GWh and a power output of 3.5 MW.
Electrical installation, telecommunications, voice and data, and photovoltaic self-consumption
Granada Conference Center
We joint Granada Conference Center with the aim of creating a 'zero emissions' building, with sustainable development, affordable and non-polluting energy and actions for the climate. As a result: savings in lighting consumption up to 70% and annual savings of 286 MWh per year.
Learn more about this success storyElectrical, telecommunications, voice and data installation
Hospital Vithas Xanit Internacional
We were part of the expansion of services and the new reorganization of the Xanit Hospital spaces, increasing the power and backup supplies of the building, and ensuring a supply and energy savings of the entire building's lighting system.
Watch more about this study caseDistribution
Substation with Red Eléctrica de España
We have redoubled our commitment to connecting with our towns, making possible the integration of the Escúzar and Íllora substation by Red Eléctrica, in order to guarantee the growth in demand and improve the quality of supply.
Digitalization
Cuerva Living Lab
Our Cuerva Living Lab is an innovation lab focused on the search for opportunities in the Energy sector. We focus on the construction, validation and scaling of disruptive and exponential ideas, technologies, and business models.
This is an open and collaborative innovation ecosystem where users experiment and test new ideas, products, and services.
This is an open and collaborative innovation ecosystem where users experiment and test new ideas, products, and services.
Digitalization
Pedroches
Thanks to our extensive experience in the sector, we carried out the complete digitalization of a distributor of Inpecuarias Pozoblanco.
As part of the work performed, we conducted an extensive audit of the current state of the distribution network and proposed improvements and new smart equipment to be deployed to turn the network into a true Smart Grid.
As part of the work performed, we conducted an extensive audit of the current state of the distribution network and proposed improvements and new smart equipment to be deployed to turn the network into a true Smart Grid.
Renewable generation, power distribution, digitization and electric mobility
GreenMotril
The GreenMotril project will transform the port of Motril into the first European port capable of operating in isolation using renewable energies and advanced storage and intelligent energy management technologies, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions and increasing energy independence.
Learn more about this project
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