Statkraft to build 492 MW solar complex in Spain
Norwegian state-owned power company Statkraft AS has unveiled plans to build a 492-MW solar photovoltaic complex in the region of Extremadura, western Spain.
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Spain, Extremadura: Norwegian state-owned power company Statkraft AS has unveiled plans to build a 492-MW solar photovoltaic complex in the region of Extremadura, western Spain.
The company announced this on Wednesday as it inaugurated its 55.2 MWp Talayuela II solar farm in the region. It also announced it would invest around €295 million ($320.1 million) in the complex, which will be known as Zajuril.
The project will consist of four solar farms. These will be Pinea of 150 MW, Calzadilla of 114 MW, Ahigal Cerezo of 137 MW and Guijo of 91 MW of installed capacity. According to Statkraft’s Spanish unit, these sub-projects are currently in the initial stages of permitting. The solar farms are expected to become operational in 2028.
Statkraft Spain highlights Extremadura as one of the company’s main focuses of activity in the country. The company built the Talayuela I solar farm there, which it no longer owns, and Talayuela II. Among its plans is to add a 21.6-MW battery energy storage system to Talayuela II.
Source: Renewables Now
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