On December 29, 2017, the Government of Castile-La Mancha called for aid for the harnessing renewable energy. This initiative has as its main objective to encourage the use of clean energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, aligning with a model of Sustainable development for 2018The grants are aimed at companies, public entities and individuals, seeking to promote technologies such as photovoltaic energy, the combination of wind and photovoltaic energy, and geothermal energy.
Objectives and purposes of aid
The purpose of the call is to continue promoting renewable energy in the region. This will not only contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, specifically carbon dioxide, carbon dioxide (CO2), but will also promote a sustainable developmentThe Government's objective is to improve energy efficiency and enable public and private entities and households to access these clean energies in a cost-effective and accessible manner.
Who can benefit from the grants?
The recipients of these grants are divided into several categories:
- SMEs of a private nature that develop their economic activity in the region.
- Town Councils of Castile-La Mancha.
- Individuals y owners' who wish to install photovoltaic or mixed (wind-photovoltaic) technology.
- Also, for geothermal energy, individuals, communities of owners and companies can access aid.
Budget available for aid
The aid for the use of renewable energies has a global budget of 510.500 EurosThis budget is distributed as follows:
- Photovoltaic or mixed wind-photovoltaic (with or without accumulation): 320.000 euros.
- Geothermal: 190.500 euros.
This means that both companies and households, municipalities and communities of owners can find a financing opportunity depending on the type of technology they wish to implement.
Amount of subsidies
The grants cover up to 40% of the eligible investment, with a maximum limit of 30.000 euros per project. This allows for considerable support for the implementation of projects, reducing the financial burden on applicants. In addition, each beneficiary may only receive one grant per technological area, either in the photovoltaic or geothermal energy category.
New features in the 2018 call for applications
One of the outstanding novelties of the call is the favorable evaluation criteria For those projects located in areas affected by depopulation or in Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) areasThese projects will receive an additional 20 points in their evaluation, which further encourages the development of renewable energy in rural areas or areas with demographic problems.
Deadline and procedure for submitting applications
The deadline for submitting applications ends on January 29, 2018Applicants must register using the following methods:
- Telematically with electronic signature for SMEs, town councils and communities of owners. They must use the form available at the electronic headquarters of the Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha.
- Individuals may choose to submit electronically with an electronic signature or use the records contemplated in article 16.4 of the 39 / 2015 of the Common Administrative Procedure of Public Administrations.
It is important to note that only one application per beneficiary and by technological area.
Eligible projects and areas
Projects that will be considered eligible for funding under this call include installations carried out between December 30, 2017 and October 15, 2018. The technological areas that may be funded are:
- Photovoltaic or mixed wind-photovoltaic: Installation of power generation systems using solar radiation or wind energy, which transform energy into usable electricity. Systems with energy storage are also permitted. For mixed installations, photovoltaic power must represent at least 50% of the total installed capacity.
- Geothermal: Systems for harnessing subsoil thermal energy for the air conditioning of buildings or the production of thermal energy using thermodynamic or electromechanical systems.
Several components are considered eligible costs, such as photovoltaic generators, storage batteries, geothermal capture systems, among others.
The regional government of Castilla-La Mancha has shown its firm commitment to promoting renewable energy and Energy Efficiency The commitment to clean energy in 2018 not only seeks to contribute to environmental sustainability but also to financially support companies, households and local entities that wish to implement these technologies in their facilities.