Spain is advancing nine renewable energy projects with a total capacity of over 802 MW, as outlined in the Official State Gazette for mid-November. The projects include photovoltaic, hybrid solar-wind installations, and energy storage developments, with 311.2 MW attributed to Iberdrola’s leadership.
Among the initiatives, Viridi’s El Horizonte solar project in Alicante, with a capacity of 51.985 MW, has received environmental approval. Capital Energy is moving forward with its Las Tadeas Solar facility in Palencia, a hybrid development integrating 46.14 MW of solar and an existing 39.05 MW wind farm. Iberdrola has also secured preliminary authorizations for hybrid projects, including the Cerro del Palo facility in Cuenca, with 41.244 MW of solar capacity, and the Hoyuelas-Rosales plant in Albacete, with 23.76 MW.
Large-scale solar projects feature prominently, with Iberdrola obtaining a public utility declaration for its Caparacena solar project in Granada, boasting 274.96 MW of capacity. Other projects advancing include Verbund’s Obenque Solar installation in Guadalajara and Madrid, with a capacity of 55.36 MW, and Grupo Cobra’s Andarríos Solar project in Valladolid, at 58.08 MW.
Energy storage is also part of the portfolio, with Rolwind Renovables receiving an environmental impact report for its 200 MW Palmosilla energy storage plant in Cádiz. Additionally, Q Energy’s Iron 1 photovoltaic facility in Valladolid, with a capacity of 51.725 MW, has been granted public utility status, underscoring its importance for grid integration.
These developments showcase Spain’s commitment to expanding renewable energy infrastructure, emphasizing hybridization and including storage solutions to enhance grid stability.
