Homeowners in Estepona join legal battle against energy giant over power deadlock

The crisis facing 72 households at Estepona's Alma development has escalated, with homeowners joining a formal complaint against Endesa. Barred from their completed homes since May 2025 due to a lack of electricity, they are now seeking "interested party" status in the town hall's case before the CNMC watchdog.

The Association of Alma Estepona Victims (ADVAE) describes the situation as "unprecedented", leaving families in financial limbo. The conflict stems from insufficient grid capacity, which Endesa says cannot be resolved without a new substation in Benahavís - blocked by a legal dispute with a private landowner.

While the developer has offered refunds plus 3.25 per cent interest until 30 April 2026, many owners refuse, fearing they will be priced out of the town's booming property market. A protest is planned for 10 April in Malaga to demand a technical audit of the local network and a temporary solution for the homeowners.