Ardales, a small town in the south of Spain, is the home of the Desa-Polo family, owners of the Desa-Polo Energía y Servicios, S.A. (DESPOLO). Established in 1988 by the family patriarch, Carlos Antonio Polo Desa, the company has grown to become a major player in the Spanish energy industry.
DESPOLO is a privately-held integrated energy company that is fully engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity, natural gas and other energy-related products and services. DESPOLO serves both the domestic and international markets, with projects throughout Spain and in international markets including the Middle East and North Africa.
KEY SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
DESPOLO offers a variety of energy services and products, including the generation and distribution of electricity; photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial customers; natural gas production and delivery; energy audits and optimization; energy storage solutions; renewable energy solutions; and energy technology.
DESPOLO operates over 40 electricity plants, most of them gas-powered facilities, across Spain, supplying 3,000 GWh of electricity to a portfolio of Spanish clients. The company also produces natural gas from the Tenguel-Ardales field located in the province of Córdoba.
Additionally, DESPOLO is a leader in the development and deployment of renewable energy solutions in Spain. The company has invested heavily in wind and solar energy technologies, and has developed an extensive network of photovoltaic systems, delivering clean energy to thousands of residential and commercial customers.
INNOVATION
DESPOLO is committed to innovation and to driving Spain’s energy transition. The company is constantly striving to develop more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions and technologies that will benefit its customers and help reduce their energy consumption.
DESPOLO recently launched a new energy storage system that can store up to four times the amount of energy generated by a photovoltaic system. This innovative technology can be used to store excess energy during the day and then release it during peak usage periods. This reduces the need for additional electricity generation, thus improving the reliability and cost-effectiveness of the system.
The company is also actively pursuing research and development projects that focus on the use of hydrogen as an energy carrier, as well as Battery Marine Energy Storage (BMS) systems. These projects will help to increase the efficiency of energy use and reduce the environmental impact of energy generation, thus making DESPOLO’s solutions even more sustainable.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
DESPOLO is a proud supporter of its local community, working closely with local organizations on a number of initiatives to improve the quality of life for its citizens. This includes investing in job-training and educational opportunities for local youth, as well as supporting local programs and initiatives that focus on environmental protection and sustainability.
The company is also a partner in the Arms of Help project, which is dedicated to providing hope and support to orphans and vulnerable children in the south of Spain. Through this project, DESPOLO provides financial support as well as donations of food, clothing, books, toys and educational materials to children in need.
CONCLUSION
DESPOLO is a leader in the Spanish energy industry and part of the global transition to a clean, renewable energy future. The company is committed to innovation, efficiency, sustainability and community engagement, and will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the people of Spain and international countries they serve.
