Sawatco provides energy efficiency and sustainability consulting, leveraging data analysis to reduce costs and carbon footprints for its clients. The company was formed in early 2020 when founders Rafael Gil and Inés Simón acquired 100% of Soningeo Servicios Energéticos, a company they had co-founded, and transformed it into Sawatco. This evolution marked a strategic shift to incorporate data analytics more deeply into their service offerings. The founders, Rafael Gil and Inés Simón, have been active in the energy sector since 2006, developing numerous solar energy and public lighting renovation projects. Gil studied Political Science and Sociology, focusing his career on the multifaceted aspects of energy, including environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Simón is a Chemical Engineer and Chemist, dedicated to making energy projects environmentally sustainable and financially viable. Their previous venture, Soningeo Servicios Energéticos, was responsible for auditing and upgrading over 350,000 light points, generating millions in savings for public and private organizations. Sawatco serves both the public and private sectors, including municipalities, government ministries, and corporations across industries like healthcare, sports, and culture. The B2B model focuses on providing comprehensive project management, from initial energy audits and technical design to securing financing and overseeing execution. The company’s services include investment-grade energy audits, legal and financial advisory, public lighting master plans, and integral water cycle management. A key part of their offering is the VATSA energy management platform, used for monitoring consumption and verifying savings. Sawatco also operates in the Energy Efficiency Certificates (CAE) market, assisting clients in monetizing their energy savings. To enhance its data capabilities, Sawatco partnered with Block in the shell (BITS), a specialist in blockchain, IoT, big data, and machine learning, enabling predictive analysis of energy consumption patterns. Keywords: energy efficiency, sustainability consulting, data analytics, energy management, smart cities, public lighting, renewable energy, carbon footprint reduction, energy audits, project financing, IoT, smart building, water management, energy savings, energy certificates, solar energy, Soningeo, Rafael Gil, Inés Simón, VATSA platform
