E-mobility is one of the pillars of the transition to a more sustainable city. But for e-mobility to be really clean, we need to look beyond our vehicles. How we get around and where the energy we use to do that comes from is also important.
Endolla, Barcelona's public charging network, has opted for a circular, environmentally friendly energy model, where each recharge helps to cut emissions and move towards becoming a greener city.
What does charging your vehicle with 100% renewable energy mean?
When we talk about “green energy”, we mean electricity generated from renewable sources – solar, wind, hydro or biomass – in other words, natural resources that are constantly renewed and do not emit CO₂ during their production.
Charging a vehicle with these sources of energy means we are not using fossil fuels to move around. In practice, that is the equivalent of a circular model with zero emissions not only on the road but also at the energy source.
What’s more, renewable generation has another added value: it’s local and decentralised. Much of this energy is obtained from solar or wind farms located near the point of consumption, reducing losses in electricity transmission and strengthening energy sovereignty.
Charging with 100% renewable energy is, therefore, a lot more than an ecological gesture, it’s a commitment to a fairer, more efficient and more sustainable energy model.
The environmental and social benefits of green recharging
Using green energy to charge vehicles generates benefits that reach the environment, the electricity system and the quality of urban life.
- Direct reduction in emissions:
Each recharge with electricity from renewable sources replaces emissions that would otherwise come from oil or gas. That helps to reduce the carbon footprint of urban mobility and improve air quality.
- Better health and urban well-being:
Less air and acoustic pollution means calmer streets, cleaner air and a healthier city for everybody.
- Boost to the green economy:
Rising demand for clean energy stimulates investment in renewable infrastructures, generates local employment and speeds up innovation in the energy sector.
- Stability in the electricity grid:
Charging stations have the ability to become key pieces in smart grid management. When combined with flexible charging systems, such as smart charging, they enable consumption to be adapted to the renewable energy production available at any given time, making the system more efficient.
Endolla Barcelona: a network committed to the environment
Barcelona has become a leader in public e-mobility in southern Europe, and a key part of this success is the sustainable vision that lies behind the Endolla network.
Endolla Barcelona’s objective is to offer a simple charging experience close by, one which reinforces the commitment to sustainability at the same time. That’s why all the electricity used at the network’s charging stations comes from 100% renewable sources, accredited with official certificates of origin. As a result, each time a user charges their vehicle, they help to promote clear, emission-free mobility.
A collective commitment to sustainability
The energy transition is now a reality that is steadily advancing, and Barcelona is contributing to that, thanks to the commitment of its citizens and initiatives driving cleaner mobility.
Because for e-mobility to be really sustainable, it is essential that the whole process, from power generation to recharging, is environmentally friendly. Endolla Barcelona is part of this collective effort to build a more efficient, emission-free urban model.
