- Expected to cover the annual electricity needs of +23,000 households
- Completion scheduled for summer 2026
Berlin/Madrid, 8 April 2025. Q ENERGY continues to expand its presence in the north of Spain and started construction of a new PV plant in the province of Teruel. The project will comprise more than 75,000 PV modules, optimally positioned to the sun using tracking systems. Once operational, the system will produce as much carbon-free electricity as 23,000 Spanish households consume, avoiding 15,000 tons of CO2 every year. Completion is planned for summer 2026.
The solar power plant will be built on an area of 92 hectares near Samper de Calanda and Híjar and will not only protect the climate but also support local biodiversity. Q ENERGY is keen to accompany the development of this green energy facility with a broader environmental approach. This will involve adjusting the fences so that small animals can slip through them, installing protective elements to prevent collisions and electrocution of birds, and creating a green belt of hedges and plants around the site.
While nearby compensation areas are being adapted to the needs of steppe birds, the measures on the site itself will focus on the reintroduction of the lesser kestrel. New nest boxes and the restoration of the old field huts, which are a favorite shelter and breeding ground for the birds, will provide ideal conditions for the kestrels.
Eduardo de la Hera, Head of Development at Q ENERGY Iberia, says: “This is already the fifth Spanish project for which we can announce the start of construction this year, and there will be more to come in the months ahead, also here in Aragon. Wherever possible, we will involve local companies to support the regional economy.”
About Q ENERGY
Q ENERGY is Europe’s provider of holistic solutions for green power plants. The company is active along the entire value chain of renewable energy projects – from solar parks, onshore and offshore wind projects to energy storage solutions and hybrid power plants. More than 550 employees in the Berlin headquarters and further international offices are currently driving a development pipeline of +11 GW across Europe. Building on more than 25 years of experience and 2.5 GW completed renewable energy assets, Q ENERGY is currently active in Spain, Portugal, France, and Germany as well as in Italy. Together with its independent sister company Hanwha Qcells, Q ENERGY forms the energy division of its mother company and top-tier Korean enterprise Hanwha Solutions Corporation.
