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CAE system·Catalonia

Process your CAEs in Catalonia.

Sanwa manages and buys Energy Savings Certificates (CAE) generated by efficiency actions in Catalonia. We calculate the savings, verify with an ENAC-accredited body, connect with Sujetos Obligados and Delegados, and pay you the same week the CAE is issued. The service is free for you: you never pay anything at any point.

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Regional framework

Processing with the competent body of Catalonia.

Reference body

Institut Català d'Energia(ICAEN)

ICAEN, attached to the Departament d'Empresa i Treball de la Generalitat de Cataluña, manages the legalisation of thermal, photovoltaic and IRVE installations.

The regulatory framework is national —Real Decreto 36/2023, which governs the Energy Savings Certificates System in Spain— and is applied uniformly in Catalonia, coordinated by the regional manager before issuance by MITECO.

How Sanwa works

Short turnaround, immediate payment and full control of the case.

Turnaround

2–3 months

From case registration to CAE issued and settled.

Payment

Same week

We settle the same week the CAE is issued.

Fee

At your discretion

On each case you decide how much fee to withhold.

Visibility

100% live

Status, kWh, amounts and documents in real time.

Local coverage

We operate across all of Catalonia.

We work with installers, ESEs, engineering firms and industrial companies based in or operating anywhere in Catalonia. Capital and main cities:

Coverage across the 4 provinces of the community: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona.

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  • Barcelona
  • Hospitalet de Llobregat
  • Badalona
  • Terrassa
  • Sabadell
  • Lleida
  • Tarragona
  • Girona

Non-exhaustive list. Sanwa processes cases in any municipality of Catalonia.

Frequently asked questions

CAEs in Catalonia: common questions.

Who regulates Energy Savings Certificates in Catalonia?
The framework is national: Real Decreto 36/2023 governs the CAE system across Spain and final issuance is handled by MITECO. In Catalonia it is coordinated with Institut Català d'Energia (ICAEN) as the regional reference body. Sanwa handles all the liaison.
How long does it take to process a CAE in Catalonia?
The average turnaround is 2 to 3 months, from case registration to CAE issuance and settlement, with verification carried out by an ENAC-accredited body.
Which actions generate CAEs in Catalonia?
Mainly aerothermal energy, photovoltaic self-consumption, efficient LED lighting, thermal envelope improvements and other energy-efficiency measures carried out by companies, installers and industries in Catalonia.
In which areas of Catalonia does Sanwa work?
We provide coverage in the provinces of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona, with a presence in Barcelona, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Badalona and Terrassa, and we process cases in any other municipality of the community.
When do you get paid for CAEs in Catalonia?
Sanwa settles the same week the CAE is issued, and you decide the fee you withhold on each case.
How much does it cost to process a CAE in Catalonia with Sanwa?
Nothing: it is a free service for the client, you don't pay before, during or after. Sanwa's business is in negotiating the savings with the Sujetos Obligados and Delegados, and on top of that you are the one who decides the fee to withhold on each case.

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