Overview
Espartosa is a 4.7 MW solar PV plant located in Spain. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Espartosa is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Spain, with a capacity of 4.7 MW. The plant is operational and forms part of Spain's growing solar energy infrastructure, which benefits from the country's high solar irradiance. As a medium-scale solar installation, Espartosa supports the regional grid with clean electricity. The facility operates under Spain's national renewable energy framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and plants of this scale typically feed into local distribution networks. Spain has implemented supportive policies such as feed-in tariffs and auction systems to encourage solar deployment. Environmentally, solar PV plants like Espartosa have a low operational carbon footprint and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's location in a sunny region maximizes energy generation efficiency. While solar farms require land use, they can be integrated with agricultural activities or placed on degraded land to minimize impact. The plant plays a role in Spain's transition to a sustainable energy system.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants in Spain benefit from high solar irradiance, enabling efficient electricity generation with minimal water use. Land-use impacts are managed through siting on non-arable land or dual-use agrivoltaics. The technology has no direct emissions during operation, supporting Spain's climate goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Frequently asked questions
The Espartosa solar PV plant is located in Spain, with coordinates approximately 38.2813° N, -1.5100° W.
The Espartosa solar plant has a capacity of 4.7 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar installation.
Espartosa uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
Espartosa operates under Spain's national renewable energy framework, which implements the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Solar PV plants produce electricity with zero direct emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have low water consumption, supporting climate change mitigation.