If the Christmas lights go out in Madrid and Barcelona, the Spanish cities will perhaps be able to call on local carmaker Seat to help out.

The company has invested EUR17m installing 20,000 solar panels at its Martorell manufacturing plant, enough, apparently to light up the two cities during the festive period.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

The panels cover an area of 135,000sq m including cover for new vehicles parked ready for distribution.

Seat also has plans to cover a further panels at Martorell which will provide 13m kilowatt hours every year.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - The Benefits of Entering

Gain the recognition you deserve! The Just Auto Excellence Awards celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact. By entering, you showcase your achievements, elevate your industry profile, and position yourself among top leaders driving automotive industry advancements. Don’t miss your chance to stand out—submit your entry today!

Nominate Now