Adeje Launches Shared Solar Energy Program for Local Residents

The Adeje City Council has launched a new shared solar energy program, allowing residents to benefit from electricity generated by solar panels installed on four local schools. Developed in partnership with EnergyRIS, a firm linked to the University of La Laguna, this initiative allows surplus energy produced at the Armeñime, Los Olivos, Las Torres, and Adeje Casco schools to be shared directly with nearby homes.

Supported by European Next Generation funding, the project features a total capacity of 160 kilowatts. Officials estimate that participating households will save a combined 40,000 euros annually for the next five years. Residents can join the program without needing to change their electricity provider or modify their home’s wiring, as the system operates under collective self-consumption regulations that cover homes within a five-kilometer radius of the schools.

Manuel Luis Méndez Martín, head of the Department of the Presidency and Urban Planning, says the goal is to make renewable energy more accessible. By lowering electricity bills, the council hopes to encourage residents to support the green transition, setting a model for future residential projects. Interested residents can check if their home is eligible through a simple online portal.

This project builds on a successful pilot program at the Municipal School of Music. By integrating public buildings into the local energy grid, Adeje is establishing itself as a leader in community energy projects in the Canary Islands, helping to reduce reliance on the traditional power grid while encouraging citizens to take an active role in managing their energy resources.