Aiguasol recently participated in the Green Deal ARV Final Conference in Trondheim, Norway, joining European partners to celebrate and showcase tangible progress toward climate-positive circular communities, resilient urban environments, and sustainable heritage.
As a key partner in the EU-funded ARV initiative, Aiguasol has been working in close collaboration with IREC (Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya), Ajuntament de Palma, and Metrovacesa on the ambitious energy retrofit of Palma de Mallorca’s landmark GESA building.
Turning a protected architectural icon into a high-efficiency asset requires balancing strict heritage preservation with advanced clean energy engineering. Aiguasol’s contribution to the Palma demo site focused on three core pillars:
- Advanced Energy Optimization: Comprehensive efficiency enhancements across the building’s HVAC systems to drastically reduce thermal demand and operational carbon.
- Heritage-Integrated Innovation: Seamless integration of cutting-edge Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) into the historical façade, generating on-site renewable energy without compromising architectural integrity.
- Circular Community Anchoring: Tailored technical engineering designed to transform a historic landmark into a resilient, Climate Positive Circular Community (CPCC) anchor.
This intervention directly supports Palma’s broader urban vision of repurposing the former GESA headquarters into a vibrant multicultural hub. By integrating decarbonization, technological innovation, and cultural preservation, the project stands as a demonstration of scalable urban regeneration across Europe’s existing building stock.
We extend our gratitude to the entire ARV consortium and our local Palma partners for their collaboration in making this high-impact project a reality and accelerating the transition toward greener, more resilient cities.
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