The Bolarque photovoltaic (PV) plant consists of the installation of a latest-generation solar plant at Villalba del Rey (Cuenca) that will transform the sun’s rays into clean energy equivalent to the consumption of 24,000 homes without contributing to climate change with maximum respect for the surrounding environment.
Construction work on the photovoltaic plant at Bolarque started in November 2021, and it is expected to enter service by 2023. It consists of more than 92,568 modules of 540 watts each, to produce an average 94,700 MWh of clean electricity per year.
The construction of the Bolarque PV plant will mean duties and taxes that will contribute to the well-being of the local community. ACCIONA Energía also undertakes to invest a percentage of its sales from the plant in community projects. These will be determined together with community representatives after an evaluation of the area’s needs.
The construction of the facility will mean the creation of around 145 jobs, with 5 permanent posts established for the operational phase.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location: Villalba del Rey (Cuenca)
- Peak power: 50 MWp
- Technology: photovoltaic solar on tracking structures
- Forecast entry into service: Bolarque I in 2022 and Bolarque II in 2023
- Ownership: ACCIONA Energía
KEY FEATURES
- Latest-generation infrastructure that promotes advanced activities in the rural environment.
- Average estimated annual production: 94.7 GWh, equivalent to the consumption of around 24,000 homes.
- Around 44,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions to the atmosphere avoided every year.
- Creation of 145 new jobs (140 during construction and 5 in the operational phase).
- Investment programme for community projects in the area.
- Preventive and corrective measures plan to offset environmental impacts.