Why we are publishing this post now: the RENOVAL 2 call has been launched. RENOVAL 2 call for proposalshas been launched, with a budget of €355,000,000, aimed at promoting industrial projects linked to clean technologies and their value chain. If your company is considering applying, this article summarizes (without beating around the bush) what is evaluated in the environmental block and what evidence should be prepared from the outset. We focus only on the environmental criteria block and its associated evidence.
Important note: this article is informative. The complete requirements, definitions and annexes depend on the call and its terms and conditions. We recommend reviewing the official documentation before submitting the application.
1. The essentials of RENOVAL 2 in 60 seconds
Applications window
The deadline for submitting applications is from 22/01/2026 at 09:00 to 25/02/2026 at 12:00 (Spanish peninsular time). Applications will not be accepted outside this period.
Budget and programs
355,000,000 and is structured in two programs:
- Program 1: 25,000,000 Euros
- Program 2: 330,000,000 euros
Type of eligible projects
In general terms, projects of the following type are contemplated:
- Creation of industrial establishments (new manufacturing activity).
- Capacity expansion through the implementation of new manufacturing lines.
- Conversion of lines to manufacture products not previously produced in the plant.
Starting conditions and execution deadlines
The call for proposals requires the so-called “incentive effect”: the action must not have been started before the application was submitted. In addition, the execution period may be up to 48 months from the date of the award decision.
2. The key block: environmental criteria (what scores) and what documentation they ask for.
Within the project evaluation there is a section on Environmental Criteria (maximum 25 points), divided into four sub-criteria (d.1 to d.4). This post focuses on them because they are the ones that usually require concrete evidence.
d.1) Having environmental authorization (up to 5 points)
What is evaluated: The documentary accreditation of the project’s situation with respect to the environmental authorization is evaluated: authorization, request or no need.
What documentation is accepted
- Request for environmental authorization or environmental authorization granted.
- If the project does not require environmental authorization: certificate of non-necessity issued by a competent professional/technician (and may score the maximum).
Important point: this criterion is one of the “easiest to lose” if the dossier does not include the appropriate document or if what is provided does not match the actual description of the project.
If you are not clear which document applies in your case (application/authorization/no need), reviewing it early usually avoids rework and changes in approach at the last minute.
d.2) Renewable energy supply (up to 10 points)
What is evaluated: the degree to which the project’s energy supply is covered by renewable energy. What documentation is requested:
List of the renewable installations that supply the project, with:
- Total power.
- Estimated energy production.
In addition:
- Total generation power supplying the project (renewable and non-renewable).
- Project energy demand.
Practical recommendation: what is critical here is internal consistency. A report can be very good, but if demand, power and estimated production do not “match” between documents, the criterion is weakened. The important thing is that these data are aligned within the file.
d.3) Suppliers in nearby locations (footprint for transportation and other activities) (up to 5 points)
What is evaluated: The reduction of the footprint associated with transportation and other activities is evaluated, encouraging that part of the inputs and raw materials come from “nearby” suppliers.
How it is calculated (roughly):
- The volume of pre-agreements/pre-contracts for inputs and raw materials with local suppliers (for the first two years) is compared to the total investment budget.
What documentation is required:
- Pre-purchase agreements or commercial pre-contracts for the inputs and raw materials necessary to manufacture the project’s products during the first two years.
- A “local” supplier is considered to be a supplier whose registered office is in the province of the project or in neighboring provinces.
Practical recommendation (to arrive on time):
- This criterion is not improvised: it requires coordinated work with purchasing/operations in order to have signable or pre-agreed documents sufficiently in advance.
d.4) Renewables installed or authorized in the province (up to 5 points)
What is evaluated: the amount of renewables installed in the province where the project will be implemented. How it is credited:
- This criterion is assessed ex officio by the evaluating body with official data (you do not provide it), so it does not normally require documentation in your file.
3. How to use this guide without complication (3 quick ideas)
- Decide where you will compete: not all projects will score equally on all criteria. Prioritize the criteria where you can provide solid evidence.
- Evidence first: if a criterion asks for documents, prepare those documents before “layouting” the rest of the file.
- Internal consistency: make sure that memory, attachments and energy figures tell exactly the same story.
If you are preparing RENOVAL 2
In this type of calls, the differential point is usually the quality and consistency of the evidence (especially in authorization/non-necessity and energy data). TAXUS can help you with a previous technical/environmental review of the file: permit matching (authorization/application/non-necessity), coherence of energy figures and documentary consistency. This way you reduce uncertainty and avoid last minute contradictions.
