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The company Naturgy has earmarked 85 million euros for the activation of the Andújar I, II and III plants, which are scheduled to start up before the summer. This move is essential to consolidate photovoltaic power in the Jaén region. The visit of the regional and local authorities to these facilities confirms the strategic importance of these investments in the framework of the Andalusian energy transition.
Technical capabilities of Andújar’s solar power plants
The three new photovoltaic plants integrate a deployment of more than 165,000 solar modules. This infrastructure will reach a peak power of 100 MW and will generate 187 GWh of renewable energy per year. This is enough to cover the electricity demand of 53,600 homes. In addition to technical efficiency, the operation will avoid the emission of 106,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year. The works have boosted the local economy by creating 600 construction jobs and will maintain ten permanent jobs for the operation and maintenance phases.
The construction of these facilities has incorporated specific actions for the preservation of native fauna. Rabbit shelters and feeding troughs have been installed to improve the habitat of the Iberian lynx in the area. The project also includes the installation of nesting boxes for birds of prey and the planting of 200 trees of local species. These initiatives demonstrate that large-scale electricity generation can coexist with respect for the Mediterranean ecosystem and the protection of vulnerable species. protection of vulnerable species..
The company’s approach transcends energy production to integrate into the community through solidarity oil projects. The harvesting of olives on the plant grounds translates into direct donations to shelters and organizations such as Cáritas. With the addition of the Andújar plants, Naturgy’s renewable power capacity in Andalusia will exceed 400 MW. This growth is in addition to the existing plants in Almería and Seville and the five wind farms distributed throughout the autonomous community to strengthen the company’s leadership in the clean energy sector.
Source and photo: Naturgy