The ETSi recognized for its commitment to sustainability within the framework of the eCitySevilla project
The University of Seville's School of Engineering has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability within the framework of the eCitySevilla project.
The Higher Technical School of Engineering (ETSi) of the University of Seville has been awarded one of the eCity+ 2025 awards, awarded by the initiative eCitySevilla, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to sustainability, technological innovation, and energy efficiency in the area surrounding Sevilla TechPark (PCT Cartuja).
The award was presented by José Carlos Gómez Villamandos, Minister of University, Research, and Innovation of the Andalusian Regional Government, during the event held to commemorate the renewal of the general action protocol for the eCitySevilla project, signed by the Andalusian Regional Government, Seville City Council, Sevilla TechPark, and Endesa, reaffirming their joint commitment to creating a sustainable, digital, and decarbonized urban ecosystem.
ETSI shares this recognition with other leading entities such as Ayesa, the Andalusian Energy Agency, Eulen (Cartuja Center Cite), and Inerco, all of which are recognized for their active role in transforming the park toward a more efficient and environmentally friendly model.
Commitment to sustainable innovation
The School of Engineering has actively participated in various applied research, digitalization, and energy transition projects, providing technological solutions and scientific knowledge to promote decarbonization, sustainable mobility, and energy efficiency in the university and business world.
Its lines of action include the implementation of intelligent energy management systems, sustainable mobility within Seville TechPark, and the training of new engineering professionals committed to the ecological transition.
The deputy director of Business Relations and External Practices at ETSi, Esther Romero Ramos, highlighted during the event that "This recognition reflects the School's commitment to innovation and sustainability, fundamental pillars in the training of our students and in the projection of the University of Seville as a technological and environmental benchmark.".
A living laboratory of sustainability
Since its launch in 2019, eCitySevilla has turned Sevilla TechPark into a living urban laboratory, where public institutions, universities and companies collaborate in the experimentation with sustainable and digital solutions.
Thus, in the energy chapter, 75% of the energy consumed by companies at the Seville TechPark is from renewable sources.The venue has a installed photovoltaic capacity of 2.1 MWp and others are in the pipeline 2 additional MWp.
Thanks to the impetus of eCitySevilla, it has also been The entire electrical network of Seville TechPark has been digitized and has developed a digital twin in the distribution network.
In terms of buildings, the first local energy community has been launched, located in the Cartuja Building (Américo Vespucio Avenue). Sevilla TechPark also houses one of the first nearly zero-energy buildings, the headquarters of the Andalusian Energy Agency, and the new building of the European Commission's Joint Research Center (JRC).
The park has also been the site of the launch of a pioneering project for a building with a photovoltaic façade, the Odalys student residence, which supplies energy for electric vehicles and self-consumption.
In the mobility sector, Sevilla TechPark already offers 67 electric vehicle charging points, for a total of 99 charging stations. In the last year alone, 15 new units were added, representing a 22% increase. The Science and Technology Park has one of the largest electric vehicle charging hubs in Andalusia, located in Torre Sevilla.
12 pioneering projects through Public Procurement of Innovation
Within the framework of eCitySevilla, Sevilla TechPark is promoting the implementation of a series of highly innovative initiatives through Public Procurement for Innovation (PPI) tenders, consolidating the site as a true urban laboratory.
There will be 12 lines of action, involving an investment of €19.8 million from the Ministry of University, Research, and Innovation, which will be implemented progressively over the coming years:
Shared self-consumption service and distributed energy resources (DER).
Intelligent public lighting system.
Application of mobility infrastructures and services MaaS (Mobility as a Service).
New model of carpooling.
Autonomous electric transport pilot.
Vehicle and passenger access control service.
Mobile robotics pilot for urban cleaning.
Last-mile logistics system for goods with advanced automation.
System pilot Building to Grid (B2G).
Digital infrastructure for Seville TechPark.
Sevilla TechPark data platform.
Event, emergency, and security management system with digital twin and area protection.
With this recognition, ETSI reaffirms its role as academic and technological engine within the eCitySevilla ecosystem, actively contributing to the objectives of decarbonization of the district before 2030 and the promotion of a smarter, greener and more inclusive city model.
