Overview
CENTRAL TERMOSOLAR LA AFRICANA is a 49.9 MW solar PV facility in Spain, owned by AFRICANA ENERGIA S.L. The plant is operational and contributes to Spain's renewable energy capacity.
CENTRAL TERMOSOLAR LA AFRICANA is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Spain, owned and operated by AFRICANA ENERGIA S.L. With a capacity of 49.9 MW, it is a medium-scale solar facility that supports the country's transition to renewable energy. The plant is currently operational and plays a role in Spain's growing solar energy sector. The facility operates under Spain's national renewable energy framework, which aligns with the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV technology is well-suited to Spain's high solar irradiance, making such plants key contributors to the grid. The 49.9 MW capacity places it in the medium-scale category for solar PV in Spain. Environmentally, the plant helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Solar PV has minimal water usage and low operational emissions, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The facility's output feeds into the Spanish grid, supporting regional energy needs and contributing to national renewable energy targets.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like CENTRAL TERMOSOLAR LA AFRICANA have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no direct emissions. However, they require land area for panel installation, which can affect local ecosystems and land use. In Spain's sunny climate, solar energy is a key renewable source, but grid integration and energy storage remain challenges for balancing supply and demand.
Frequently asked questions
CENTRAL TERMOSOLAR LA AFRICANA is located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 37.7574 N, -5.0620 W.
The facility has a capacity of 49.9 MW, making it a medium-scale solar PV plant.
The plant is owned by AFRICANA ENERGIA S.L.
Spain's renewable energy sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, supported by national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Solar PV plants produce no direct emissions during operation, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have low water usage, though they require land and can impact local ecosystems.