The energy group Plenitude, a subsidiary of Italy’s Eni, has started operating the northern block of its Renopool project in the municipality of Solana de los Barros, Badajoz. This solar power plant connects 130 MW of clean energy to the Spanish grid.
Connection of the 130 MW Renopool project
Once completed, Renopool will reach 330 MW distributed over seven solar plants. The first block in operation could generate more than 265 GWh per year and will be Plenitude ‘s largest photovoltaic installation worldwide.
The execution of Renopool has counted with the participation of OHLA as the main contractor. Collaboration with local administrations has been important, including the Badajoz City Council and various bodies of the Regional Government of Extremadura, such as the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The connection of Renopool’s first block to the grid marks a very important step in our renewables business strategy in Spain.
The Renopool project will be our largest solar installation, not only because of its size, but also because of its positive environmental and economic impact on the region, and will contribute to the country’s energy transition.
Mariangiola Mollicone, Head of Renewables in Western Europe and General Manager of Plenitude Renovables Spain
Plenitude has promoted multiple measures for the conservation of native fauna and has signed an agreement with the University of Extremadura for the development of scientific studies focused on biodiversity and soil quality for future construction.
In addition, the environmental commitment includes the strategic management of more than 100 hectares for the improvement of steppe bird habitat, consolidating the sustainable approach of the renewable energy project.
Through the promotion of projects such as Renopool, Plenitude, the company Plenitude has reached an installed capacity of 1,300 MW in Spain, with initiatives also in Castilla y León and Andalusia. The company seeks to exceed 2 GW in the coming years through new solar, wind and mixed renewable technology installations.
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