Spanish utility Iberdrola SA has secured the construction permit for the 101-MW El Escudo wind farm project in Cantabria, Spain, the company announced on Tuesday.
The project, developed by local firm Biocantaber, in which Iberdrola's Spanish arm holds a stake, will see an investment of EUR 120 million (USD 130 million), largely directed towards the local value chain. El Escudo will be the first wind farm in Spain to utilize building information modeling (BIM), a technique that provides detailed control over construction works and implements measures to minimize environmental impact, according to Iberdrola.
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The wind farm will feature 24 turbines distributed across four municipalities in Cantabria. The press release did not confirm if these turbines would be supplied by Vestas, as previously ordered three years ago.
During the permitting process, one wind turbine was removed from the design. However, it may be reintroduced pending archaeological surveys to ensure it does not interfere with a local archaeological site.
Despite facing legal challenges over the years, courts consistently ruled in favor of continuing the project, with petitions to halt the project being rejected twice, according to Iberdrola.
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