Plenitude Launches Construction of 220MW Solar Plant in Salamanca, Spain!
Plenitude has officially broken ground on its highly anticipated 220MW solar plant in Villarino de los Aires, Salamanca, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy development in Castilla y León. This massive solar park, spanning 286 hectares, is set to become one of the largest in the region and a crucial step forward in Spain’s clean energy future. At the cornerstone laying ceremony, representatives from the Regional Government of Castilla y León, the City Council, and Plenitude gathered to celebrate the start of this transformative project. The plant will be connected to the national transmission grid via a 3.2km underground medium-voltage line, further showcasing the cutting-edge infrastructure being implemented.
With 365,300 bifacial solar modules, this plant is expected to produce over 400,000 MWh of clean electricity per year, powering thousands of homes and businesses across Spain. The project, slated for completion by 2025, is being built with the support of Sterling & Wilson alongside local firms, ensuring both innovation and local collaboration. Plenitude is also committed to environmental stewardship, implementing measures to conserve natural water channels, relocate rural huts, and install a permeable hunting fence to protect local wildlife. Active coordination with neighboring farmers ensures that the project remains compatible with the land’s traditional uses, striking a balance between renewable energy development and local livelihoods. Mariangiola Mollicone, head of Western Europe renewables and managing director of Plenitude in Spain, expressed pride in the collaborative efforts: “The Villarino project is a virtuous example of integration with the territory. Being here today, in the presence of all the actors involved, is tangible proof of our willingness to continue this collaborative approach in the coming years.” With the start of this project, Plenitude strengthens its presence in Castilla y León, where it already operates a 13MW wind plant. Plenitude’s renewable portfolio in Spain now exceeds 440MW of installed photovoltaic and wind capacity, with projects under construction totaling around 1GW in Andalusia, Castilla y León, and Extremadura. The company is also advancing plans for over 2GW of new renewable energy capacity across the country. Plenitude is leading the way in Spain’s renewable energy transformation, and the Villarino de los Aires solar plant is a shining example of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #Plenitude #CleanEnergy #Spain #Sustainability #CastillaYLeón #SolarEnergy #GreenFuture #EnergyTransition