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Illustration of Energía eólica a escala adecuada
Wind power on a suitable scaleEnergy and storageTerritoriesCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt takes advantage of the wind where resource, scale, maintenance and impacts justify installation.See strategy
Illustration of Geotermia de alta temperatura
High temperature geothermalEnergy and storageTerritoriesCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentUse deep geothermal resources to generate heat or electricity where geology allows.See strategy
Illustration of Energía hidráulica, marina y fluvial
Hydraulic, marine and river energyEnergy and storageTerritoriesCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt obtains energy from currents, jumps, tides or waves with a strict assessment of ecosystems and water uses.See strategy
Illustration of Bioenergía con criterios de sostenibilidad
Bioenergy with sustainability criteriaEnergy and storageIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt uses biomass, biogas or biofuels only when the source, emissions, use competition and full balance are favorable.See strategy
Illustration of Cogeneración y trigeneración contextual
Cogeneration and contextual trigenerationEnergy and storageIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousTransitionalIt simultaneously produces electricity and heat, or also cold, when there is stable thermal demand and a route compatible with decarbonization.See strategy
Illustration of Pilas de combustible e hidrógeno renovable
Fuel cells and renewable hydrogenEnergy and storageIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousEmergingIt converts verifiable renewable hydrogen into energy or uses it in applications that are difficult to electrify directly.See strategy
Illustration of Microturbinas y generación distribuida
Microturbines and distributed generationEnergy and storageIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousTransitionalIt generates energy near consumption in specialized applications, evaluating fuel, emissions, noise, maintenance and non-burning alternatives.See strategy
Illustration of Solar térmica de concentración
Concentration thermal solarEnergy and storageIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt concentrates radiation to produce heat at a higher temperature in sites with adequate solar resources and demand.See strategy
Illustration of Flexibilidad de demanda y comunidades energéticas
Flexibility of demand and energy communitiesEnergy and storageCommunitiesCost: mediumLevel: ambitiousEmergingCoordinate consumption, storage and shared generation to use energy at more favorable times and share benefits.See strategy
Illustration of Captación y almacenamiento de agua de lluvia
Rainwater harvesting and storageWaterBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedCollect precipitation for compatible uses, dimensioning deposit, overflow, treatment, signaling and maintenance.See strategy
Illustration of Cubiertas azules y retención temporal
Blue covers and temporary retentionWaterBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentThey retain rainwater in a controlled form on deck to reduce runoff tips and support other uses.See strategy
Illustration of Estanques y retención superficial
Ponds and surface retentionWaterUrban planningCost: highLevel: recommendedContext-dependentManages rainwater through retention basins or floodable spaces that attenuate peak flows and can provide habitat.See strategy
Illustration of Generación de agua atmosférica
Generation of atmospheric waterWaterEmergencyCost: highLevel: ambitiousEmergingIt extracts moisture from the air by condensation or hygroscopic materials in situations where energy, climate and treatment justify it.See strategy
Illustration of Grifos y duchas de bajo caudal
Low flow taps and showersWaterBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedReduces flow by maintaining an adequate experience through aeration, jet design and controlled pressure.See strategy
Illustration of Inodoros de descarga eficiente
Efficient discharge toiletsWaterBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedReduces water by use using well-sized tanks, double discharge or equivalent technologies that maintain performance.See strategy
Illustration of Urinarios sin agua
Urinaries without waterWaterPublic toiletsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedThey avoid discharges using cartridges, membranes or other systems that require specific installation, cleaning and maintenance.See strategy
Illustration of Detección y reparación de fugas
Leak detection and repairWaterBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt combines inspection, sectorization, sensors and rapid response to prevent water loss and associated damage.See strategy
Illustration of Riego por goteo y controlado
Drip irrigation and controlledWaterLandscapingCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedIt delivers water near the roots and adjusts schedules and dosages to soil, climate and real plant needs.See strategy
Illustration of Xeropaisajismo y jardinería de baja demanda hídrica
Xero-landscapery and low water demand gardeningWaterLandscapingCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedDesign with adapted species and soils to reduce or avoid permanent irrigation without impoverishing the habitat.See strategy
Illustration of Equipos de bajo consumo de agua
Water-saving equipmentWaterHousingCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedSelects and operates appliances and processes that offer the required service with less water and energy.See strategy
Illustration of Reutilización segura de aguas grises
Safe reuse of grey watersWaterBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt recovers water from showers or washbasins for permitted uses through treatment, separate networks and sanitary control.See strategy
Illustration of Humedales construidos y depuración ecológica
Built wetlands and ecological purificationWaterBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentTreats water through substrates, microorganisms and vegetation in dimensioned and supervised systems.See strategy
Illustration of Saneamiento seco y separación en origen
Dry sanitation and separation at sourceWaterRural environmentCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentReduces or prevents trawling water and separates streams to facilitate safe treatment and recovery of resources.See strategy
Illustration of Circuitos cerrados de agua de proceso
Process water closed circuitsWaterIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousEstablishedRecirculate water within a process reducing capture and discharge, with control of concentration, temperature and quality.See strategy
Illustration of Desinfección de agua con UV u ozono
Water disinfection with UV or ozoneWaterBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentInactivates microorganisms by ultraviolet radiation or oxidizing agents within a professionally designed treatment train.See strategy
Illustration of Tratamiento por membranas y ósmosis inversa
Membrane and reverse osmosis treatmentWaterIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt separates contaminants by membranes and pressure when the required quality compensates for energy, rejection and maintenance.See strategy
Illustration of Medición y gestión integral del agua
Integrated water management and measurementWaterBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt establishes balance sheets, counters for uses, objectives, responsibilities and monitoring of consumption, quality and risks.See strategy
Illustration of Pavimentos permeables y drenaje sostenible
Permeable paving and sustainable drainageWaterUrban planningCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentInfiltra, retains and treats runoff near its origin through surfaces and systems adapted to soil and climate.See strategy
Illustration of Prioridad al transporte público
Priority to public transportMobilityCompaniesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt makes it easier for people to reach by collective transport through location, information, incentives and safe access.See strategy
Illustration of Red ciclista y aparcamiento seguro
Bike network and secure parkingMobilityCitiesCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedConnect destinations via comfortable routes and offer visible, protected and suitable parking for different cycles.See strategy
Illustration of Gestión y reducción del aparcamiento
Parking management and reductionMobilityUrban planningCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt prevents the abundance or location of the car park from encouraging individual trips by car in front of alternatives.See strategy
Illustration of Vestuarios y servicios para movilidad activa
Costumes and services for active mobilityMobilityCompaniesCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt provides showers, lockers, repairs and other supports that make it feasible to walk, run or pedal to the destination.See strategy
Illustration of Recarga inteligente de vehículos eléctricos
Intelligent recharging of electric vehiclesMobilityBuildingsCost: highLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt provides accessible infrastructure that coordinates power, hours, renewables and real mobility needs.See strategy
Illustration of Micromovilidad y transporte interno eficiente
Efficient internal transport and micromobilityMobilityIndustryCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentUse bicycles, light vehicles and appropriate internal logistics to replace heavier movements within enclosures.See strategy
Illustration of Prevención y reducción de residuos
Prevention and reduction of wasteWasteCompaniesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedAvoid unnecessary materials, packaging and consumption before managing what becomes waste.See strategy
Illustration of Separación de residuos en origen
Separation of waste at sourceWasteCompaniesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt organizes clearly identified flows where they are generated to preserve their quality and facilitate recovery.See strategy
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