SEBA - Associació de Serveis Energètics Bàsics Autònoms

Solar energy and energy advice

SEBA (Associació de Serveis Energètics Bàsics Autònoms) is a Barcelona nonprofit that installs, maintains, and manages photovoltaic systems. Founded to advise and train users in early rural-electrification programs using off-grid solar power, it has operated since 1989.

Services

• Solar power for self-consumption
• Off-grid installations
• Photovoltaic system maintenance
• Energy communities
• Energy-transition projects
• Personalized energy advice on solar installations, renewable energy, electrical appliances, and more efficient use
• Energy audits for homes, businesses, and facilities

Projects and training

Projects include CER.COOP BAT, a rural energy community with storage and management software, and the Barcelona Energy Communities Network. SEBA also provides training and skills development for people facing barriers to employment, including energy audits and advice on energy savings and efficiency.

International cooperation

Since 1997, SEBA has developed international cooperation projects in Palestine, Latin America—including Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia—and Morocco. The projects provide technical assistance and replace equipment used by its members.

Organization

The association is governed by a board and a general assembly of its members. Its staff includes a manager, technical specialists, member services, legal support, and an energy-transition specialist.

Locations and contact

The main office is at Espai Perquartu, C/ Emilia Coranty, 5, Can Ricart complex, Poblenou, Barcelona. The association also lists an address at C/ Fernando Pessoa, 21, left-hand unit, 08030 Barcelona. Phone: +34 93 446 32 32. Email: seba@seba.es.