The Secretary of State for Energy visits ZGR’s new production plant in Córdoba

ZGR Corporación is finalizing the commissioning of its new production plant for high-power solar inverters and battery energy storage systems, located in the El Higuerón logistics park in Córdoba. This facility will soon begin manufacturing and has already attracted institutional interest at the highest level.

The Secretary of State for Energy, Joan Groizard, recently visited the new factory, accompanied by the Deputy Government Delegate in Córdoba, Ana López. During the visit, ZGR Corporación’s CEO, Íñigo Segura—joined by Production Director Javier Ramírez and the Córdoba Plant Director, Ildefonso Hoyo—outlined the company’s growth roadmap, its specialization in manufacturing high-power Central Inverters and BESS, the planned investments, and the forecast of more than 150 new jobs to be created over the next two years.

“This new 4.0 factory is designed to reach a total annual production capacity of 6 GW by 2027,” Segura stated. For his part, Groizard highlighted that Spain has become a net exporter of renewable technology and that companies like ZGR Corporación represent the kind of energy-sector industrial model the country should prioritize.

“Energy transition is technology- and industry-intensive. ZGR is an excellent example,” the Secretary of State affirmed. Groizard explained that ZGR’s new Córdoba plant demonstrates how the energy transition is reshaping the electricity sector, describing the project as state-of-the-art at a time when renewable energy is increasingly present throughout society.

Reception at Córdoba City Hall and support from the Mayor

A few days earlier, Íñigo Segura and members of the company’s management team had been welcomed at Córdoba City Hall by the Mayor, José María Bellido, and the Government Delegate, Adolfo Molina.

“For Córdoba, this is an extremely positive day. We are grateful that an international benchmark like ZGR has chosen to invest in our city,” the Mayor stated to the media. He emphasized that the company’s arrival strengthens the local industrial and productive ecosystem with a national and international reference and a technologically advanced project.

Cutting-Edge technology for future challenges

The 7,000 m² El Higuerón facility in Córdoba is far from a conventional production plant. ZGR Corporación’s CEO, Íñigo Segura, explained that the project is built around 4.0 technologies and a reliability-driven manufacturing concept, where all critical process elements will be fully digitalized.

The solar inverters and battery energy storage systems produced at this production plant represent a qualitative leap for the industry. With power ratings ranging from 3,000 kW to 4,500 kW (the original source contains an inconsistent figure of 45,000 kW, likely a typographical error), these systems are designed to support renewable integration and BESS deployment in the electrical grid, providing stability and profitability for PV plants (photovoltaic plants), industrial facilities, and electrical infrastructures.

Industry 4.0 production plant with sustainability criteria

ZGR Corporación’s new production plant in Córdoba marks a major step forward in industrial digitalization and energy efficiency. Conceived as an interconnected ecosystem, it will feature next-generation assembly modules and advanced digital control and traceability systems.

The building—which integrates assembly areas, testing facilities, and office space—will pursue BREEAM certification in recognition of its sustainability and energy-efficiency standards. It will also include a roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) installation to generate green self-consumption energy, reinforcing ZGR Corporación’s commitment to sustainable production and carbon-footprint reduction.

The investment in the new Córdoba plant amounts to €10 million, financed through internal capital and EU Next Generation funds channeled via MITECO (Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge).

Skilled employment and technological leadership

The choice of Córdoba is no coincidence. According to Íñigo Segura, the decision is based on strategic location, availability of talent, and access to key markets. The plant’s commissioning will enable the creation of 150 highly qualified direct jobs over the next two years.

ZGR’s CEO also highlighted the company’s commitment to local integration: “We are looking for multidisciplinary teams that include engineers from various fields—particularly electrical, electronics, and industrial maintenance engineers—as well as production technicians, logistics specialists, and administrative staff. We want to be an active part of the city, generating quality employment and contributing to social well-being.”

The company is strengthening collaborations with local employment agencies, universities, and vocational training centers, establishing a public-private cooperation model that ensures the availability of qualified professionals.

One of the most significant takeaways from the Secretary of State’s visit was the confirmation that Spain has shifted from being an importer to a net exporter of renewable-energy technology. The sector ranges from wind turbines and aerospace components to solar panels and, notably, power-electronics components used in battery systems, solar technology, and EV chargers. During his address at ZGR’s plant, the Secretary noted that Spain now exports more renewable-energy technology than wine or olive oil.

Press excerpts from recent days about new production plant: