Overview
CONSOLL ORELLANA is a 49.9 MW solar PV plant in Spain, owned by RUSTICAS VEGAS ALTAS S.L.U. It contributes to Spain's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
CONSOLL ORELLANA is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Spain, with an installed capacity of 49.9 megawatts (MW). The facility is owned by RUSTICAS VEGAS ALTAS S.L.U. and is currently operational. This scale places it in the medium-to-large category for solar PV installations in Spain. The plant operates under Spain's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Spain has implemented supportive policies including feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes to promote solar PV deployment. The facility uses standard solar PV technology, converting sunlight directly into electricity without emissions. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its location in the Extremadura region benefits from high solar irradiation, maximizing energy yield. The facility supports grid stability and helps Spain meet its renewable energy targets, while land-use impacts are managed through site selection and design considerations.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Extremadura region of Spain, an area with high solar irradiation ideal for PV generation. Solar PV has minimal water use and no air emissions during operation, but land use for panel arrays can affect local ecosystems. Proper siting and design help mitigate visual and habitat impacts, while the clean energy output supports climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
CONSOLL ORELLANA is a solar PV plant located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 39.0212° N, -5.5333° W.
The plant has an installed capacity of 49.9 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale solar PV facility.
The plant is owned by RUSTICAS VEGAS ALTAS S.L.U., a Spanish company.
Spain follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, with national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies supporting solar PV.
By generating clean electricity from solar energy, the plant reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and supporting Spain's renewable energy goals.