Estepona Residents Challenge Endesa Over Power Supply Issues
Estepona's local council has referred Endesa to Spain's CNMC in a dispute over electricity supply for the Alma residential complex. Seventy-two households face delays in moving into their homes due to a lack of permanent electricity and occupancy licenses, with significant financial implications for residents.
The Estepona town hall has escalated its dispute with Endesa to Spain's national competition authority, CNMC, regarding the power supply for the Alma residential complex. Expected occupancy was set for summer 2025, but 72 households remain unable to move in due to the absence of a permanent electricity connection and occupancy licenses.
AI-curated by TheiaIssues stem from insufficient grid capacity exacerbated by delays in upgrading the Benahavis substation. Residents, organized under the ADVAE association, are pursuing legal action, expressing concerns over financial losses and the impact on their living conditions.
The developer has proposed restricted terms for deed signing, complicating mortgage approvals and property registration. A deadline of April 30, 2026, has been set for buyers to decide on these terms or withdraw from their contracts. This situation highlights the intersection of infrastructure capacity and regulatory oversight, which could have broader implications for residential developments in similar contexts.
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