Fundación Renovables

What Fundación Renovables does

Fundación Renovables is an independent non-profit research and innovation center founded on September 22, 2010, headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Its mission is to accelerate Spain's energy transition toward a 100% renewable, democratic, and accessible model. The organization operates as a hybrid think tank, advocacy body, and digital publisher: it produces technical reports and policy analysis, develops free digital tools for citizens (autoconsumo subsidy finders, EV comparators, climate calculators, IBI/ICIO/IAE bonus searchers), publishes books and editorial collections, and conducts funded research projects on climate adaptation and renewable energy deployment.

The foundation's core outputs include the annual "Incentivos fiscales al autoconsumo" report (7th edition in 2026, produced with UNEF), the HIDRA-RISK methodology for integrating water cycle and climate adaptation into urban planning (developed with Universidad de Málaga), the "Manual de independencia energética" book, and the "Transiciones" editorial collection published in partnership with Catarata. There is no proprietary technology platform; the value sits in research methodologies, curated municipal-level data, and recognized editorial expertise. A 14-member Patronato (Board of Trustees) and Advisory Council provide governance, while a small management team (~18 people per firmographics, exact headcount not disclosed) handles execution. The board includes former Director of the European Environment Agency (Domingo Jiménez Beltrán), former president of Protermosolar (Luis Crespo Rodríguez), and senior academics.

The revenue model is multi-stream but heavily government-dependent: (1) public research grants, notably a €473,808.19 grant from the Ministry for Ecological Transition for the 2023-2024 climate impact minimization project; (2) public administration advisory contracts, e.g., a €12,231.41 contract with the Diputación Provincial de Ciudad Real for an energy sustainability strategy; (3) membership/donation campaigns ("amigas y amigos de la Fundación"); and (4) publication sales through its online store. GTM is community-led, centered on policy influence, media engagement, and movement building rather than commercial sales. The foundation is registered under Spanish Law 49/2002 as a non-profit, is not publicly traded, and holds no disclosed subsidiaries.

Name

Fundación Renovables

Legal name

Fundación Renovables

Website

https://fundacionrenovables.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación Renovables is an independent Spanish non-profit research foundation founded in 2010 that accelerates energy transition through policy research, free digital tools, technical publications, and advocacy targeting citizens, municipalities, and national government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Transition Research and Advocacy

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Energy & Energy Transition Funds (FSANAJAB), Climate Finance Funds & Green Investment Facilities (BPADACAH), Sustainable Infrastructure & Resilient Cities Funds (FSANAJAC)

Keywords

• Energy policy research
• Renewable energy advocacy
• Climate change research
• Energy transition consulting
• Sustainability advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Research Grants: The foundation receives government subsidies from the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge for research projects on climate change mitigation and adaptation. The project 'Minimización de impactos del cambio climático' received €473,808.19 for 2023-2024 activities.
2. Public Administration Contracts: The foundation enters into contracts with public administration bodies for consulting and advisory services. Currently holds a contract with the Provincial Council of Ciudad Real for drafting a sustainable energy strategy (€12,231.41).
3. Membership/Donations: The foundation campaigns for citizens to become 'amigas y amigos' (friends/supporters) of the Foundation, likely through membership contributions or donations, though specific terms not disclosed.
4. Publication Sales: The foundation operates an online store selling publications including 'Manual de independencia energética' and the 'Transiciones' book collection.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Fundación Renovables is an independent non-profit research and innovation center that develops policy reports, technical analyses, free digital tools for citizens (self-consumption subsidy finders, EV and heating comparators), educational resources, and editorial publications to accelerate Spain's energy transition. It also delivers paid advisory and research services to public administrations and conducts funded research projects on climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Product overview

Fundación Renovables operates as a research and innovation center focused on accelerating Spain's energy transition toward a 100% renewable, democratic, and accessible model. The organization offers a portfolio of digital tools for citizens (including autoconsumption subsidy finders, electric mobility comparators, and climate comparators), technical publications and reports, open educational resources (Rec4ren), and research methodologies such as HIDRA-RISK. Through its editorial collection 'Transiciones' with Catarata and advisory services, the foundation connects research with action to simplify and democratize energy transition.

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Products and services

• Buscador de ayudas autoconsumo [Self-Consumption Subsidy Search Tool] Web-based search tool that allows citizens to locate municipal tax incentives (IBI, ICIO, IAE) for installing photovoltaic self-consumption systems in Spanish municipalities.
• Buscador de ayudas puntos de recarga [EV Charging Point Subsidy Search Tool] Web-based search tool enabling users to locate municipal subsidies and tax benefits available for installing electric vehicle charging points.
• Comparador electromovilidad [Electromobility Comparator] Online calculator that helps users evaluate and compare options for electric vehicles and related energy solutions.
• Comparador climatización [Climate/Heating Comparator] Online comparator that enables users to assess and compare heating and cooling solutions for buildings.
• HIDRA-RISK Methodology Methodological guide for integrating water cycle management and climate adaptation into urban planning using Nature-Based Solutions, developed with Universidad de Málaga and applied to Spanish municipal case studies.
• Manual de independencia energética [Manual of Energy Independence] Physical book co-authored by Fernando Ferrando (President) and Ismael Morales (Climate Policy Lead) presenting a framework for achieving energy independence through electrification and decarbonization, framed as an ecosocial transition project.
• Colección Transiciones [Transiciones Editorial Collection] Ongoing editorial collection published in partnership with Catarata publisher covering ecological-transition topics including electrification, renewable sovereignty, energy poverty, and energy democratization.
• Rec4ren - Recursos abiertos colaborativos [Open Collaborative Resources] Open collaborative training resources and basic energy courses for citizens wanting to learn about responsible energy use.
• Informes técnicos y análisis [Technical Reports and Analysis] Technical reports and policy analysis documents covering energy transition, self-consumption incentives, climate law analysis, and sustainable energy strategies for Spanish municipalities and organizations.
• Asesoría y acompañamiento [Advisory and Accompaniment Services] Advisory and accompaniment services providing technical guidance to organizations, municipalities, and citizens on energy transition implementation and policy development.
• Proyectos de investigación [Research Projects] Funded research projects investigating climate change impacts, water management, urban renaturalization, and sustainable development, conducted in collaboration with universities and public institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of Spanish municipalities (with +10,000 inhabitants) offer IBI tax benefits for self-consumption installations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad de Málaga (UMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Collaboration on the HIDRA-RISK project to develop a methodological guide integrating water cycle management and climate adaptation into urban planning. The methodology was applied to case studies in Sant Jaume d'Enveja, Deltebre, and Tortosa. With support from the Ministry for Ecological Transition.
• Unión Española Fotovoltaica (UNEF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration on the fiscal incentives report for self-consumption. UNEF is the Spanish photovoltaic sector association representing over 90% of sector activity. The joint report analyzed municipal tax benefits for self-consumption installations.
• Editorial CataratacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for the 'Transiciones' collection, a new editorial initiative to lead the ecosocial debate. The collection covers topics related to ecological transition including electrification, renewables as sovereignty tool, energy poverty fight, and energy democratization.
• Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto DemográficocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Provides research grants and support for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects. Granted €473,808.19 for 2023-2024 for the project 'Minimización de impactos del cambio climático en el medio natural y en el entorno urbano' encompassing multiple research lines including urban renaturalization and climate adaptation.
• REN21minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of REN21, a global renewable energy policy network connecting governments, NGOs, universities, and organizations including IRENA, IEA, and World Bank.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fundación ECODES: Spanish non-profit foundation focused on ecological transition and sustainable development. Operates as a think tank, conducts research and runs citizen-facing campaigns — closely matching Fundación Renovables' model in Spain.
• Agora Energiewende: Germany-based think tank developing evidence-based policy papers, dialogues, and tools for energy transition — a European peer with similar research-to-policy-to-public-tool pipeline.
• ECIU (Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit): Independent think tank producing data-driven analysis on climate and energy policy. Comparable in operating as a non-partisan research and communications entity on energy transition narratives.

Broad incumbents

• WWF España: Major international environmental NGO with a Spanish office running climate, energy, and policy advocacy campaigns. Overlaps with Fundación Renovables on renewable energy advocacy and policy influence work.
• IDAE (Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía): Spanish government-affiliated energy efficiency agency that conducts policy research, manages subsidies, and produces official reports on renewable energy — a public-sector counterpart competing for the same policy-research audience.

Emerging players

• Greenpeace España: Major NGO with a Spanish climate/energy advocacy program that competes for public attention, donor funds, and policy influence in the same renewable energy policy space.

Others

• REN21 (Renewable Energy Policy Network): Global renewable energy policy network connecting governments, NGOs, and industry. Fundación Renovables is already a member — REN21 provides the policy synthesis reports and frameworks Fundación Renovables consumes and contributes to.

Regional players

• Observatorio de la Energía (Spain): Spanish energy data and policy observatory producing statistics and reports — comparable as a national-scale energy data/research entity, though with a data-publication rather than advocacy focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FRenovables
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FRenovables
• Facebookfacebook.com/fundacionrenovables
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundaci-n-renovables
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacionrenovables

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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