With the goal of promoting local food producers and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from urban transport, the City of Carcaixent has launched a pilot public service for food home delivery from the municipal market’s shops.
Supported by the GARDEN project and coordinated by Consorci de la Ribera, this pilot introduces an innovative electric vehicle–based delivery system powered by renewable energy sources.
The initiative includes:
⚡ Installation of an electric vehicle charging station next to the municipal market (construction underway)
🚐 Procurement of an electric delivery van (tender expected mid-June 2025)
☀️ Development of a solar photovoltaic plant at the municipal football pitch to power the charging station (completion planned by the end of 2025)
A holistic approach to sustainable mobility
The Municipal Urban Action Plan (MUAP) of Carcaixent integrates measures to strengthen local businesses, support sustainable agriculture, and encourage the consumption of locally produced goods. At the same time, the city aims to calm traffic in its centre and create more space for pedestrians and cyclists.
Through the GARDEN pilot, Carcaixent combines these priorities in a single model:
a clean, efficient, and circular logistics system that connects local producers and consumers while generating its own renewable energy.
Once operational, the municipal market’s 40 shops will be able to deliver agri-food products using 100% green electricity, closing the loop between sustainable energy and local food systems.
Project status:
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Electric charging station – construction works ongoing
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Electric van – tender to be launched by mid-June 2025
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Solar photovoltaic plant – design phase underway, completion by end of 2025
