There is a green energy revolution taking place right in the heart of the seaside town of San Pedro de Alcántara on the Costa de Sol. Born out of the UK, CEO Martin Tye’s passion for the environment and his own experiences in Spain, Mariposa Energía is a company on a mission to help protect the future of our planet, while helping home owners to save money with its green energy mix.
Launched just over two and a half years ago, the company has gone from strength to strength as its reach has spread from the Costa del Sol initially to right across the entire country. Look out at the rooftops in many of Spain’s popular locations and you will see the shiny solar panels installed by Mariposa Energía, taking in the sunlight and converting it to electricity to power consumers’ homes. Solar panels used to be a rare sight in Spain, which is hard to imagine in a country that can boast more than 300 days of sun per year. This was due to the infamous ‘sun tax’ which was previously levied on those choosing to generate their own solar electricity, but that tax has been abolished and now, thanks to the work of Mariposa Energía, solar-powered homes in Spain are most definitely on the rise.
“We live in the perfect location for solar energy,” Martin Tye explains. “By installing solar panels we can harness this free and plentiful source of energy, generate our own electricity and reduce our carbon footprints by lowering the amount of carbon dioxide that is pumped into our atmosphere.” The effect that global warming is having on our planet and the need to take action was one of the main factors that prompted Martin to launch Mariposa Energía. “Climate change is a very real and immediate problem, which we are all facing. Our planet’s temperature is rising at an alarming rate and the effects can already be seen, with an increase in weather-related disasters across the globe, increased forest fires and flooding and the shrinking of polar ice caps. “It’s vital that we take whatever action we can and by making the simple move to green energy we can make a big difference to the future of our planet.” While many home owners install solar panels to reduce their carbon footprints, there are also many more reasons that are compelling consumers to go solar, as Martin explains: “Home owners and businesses alike can make huge savings and with the recent sharp rise in the wholesale cost of electricity, our clients are finding that their solar installation has paid for itself in just two to three years. “Many also like the freedom that solar power gives them. By generating their own electricity they are no longer at the mercy of fluctuating energy prices and they can use the electricity as they wish throughout the day, without the need to wait until the night time or weekend to run the washing machine, when electricity prices are cheaper. “What’s more, a solar panel installation can increase the resale value of a property, which is a big deciding factor for many people.” As well as offering solar panel installations, Mariposa Energía also offers energy switch and, as you would imagine, all their energy tariffs are 100% green.
It was Martin’s own personal experiences with electricity companies when moving to Spain that prompted him to set up this side of the business. “After dealing with the electricity companies when I moved here I decided that I wanted to launch an energy company that not only provided green energy but also provided great customer service and bills that are easy-to-understand. “At Mariposa Energía we have a friendly, multi-lingual team who put the customer first, who answer the phone and who go the extra mile to help our clients.” Mariposa Energía’s energy switch process is incredibly simple. They analyse a recent energy bill and then show the consumer how much they can save if they switch to their 100% green energy tariffs. Once a client decides to go ahead the switch is seamless. There is no need for any new cables or equipment or for any work to be done. In fact, as Martin explains, clients only notice the switch has occurred when they start receiving cheaper energy bills. And, of course as a green energy company, all the bills are sent via email to further help to protect our planet. “We know that prioritising our planet is not always easy, but with our two green energy options, consumers can go green while also saving money,” Martin added. “It really is a win, win situation.”
Serneholt Estate is very excited to partner with Mariposa Energia and by collaborating together, our clients are able to benefit from special rates when signing up to Mariposa Energia’s services. Contact us for more information at www.serneholtestate.com
