Overview
Lazagurría is a 4 MW operational solar PV facility in Spain. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Lazagurría is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Spain, with an operational capacity of 4 megawatts. This plant is part of Spain's growing solar energy sector, which benefits from the country's high solar irradiance and supportive regulatory frameworks. The facility operates under Spain's national renewable energy policies, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable target by 2030. Solar PV plants of this scale are typical for distributed generation, often feeding into local grids or supporting commercial operations. As a solar PV installation, Lazagurría generates clean electricity without direct emissions, contributing to Spain's decarbonization goals. Its location in the La Rioja region benefits from favorable solar conditions, and the plant helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels while supporting local energy needs.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Lazagurría have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems and agricultural land. In Spain's semi-arid regions, careful siting is needed to avoid habitat fragmentation. The plant's small scale (4 MW) minimizes visual and land-use impacts compared to larger installations.
Frequently asked questions
The Lazagurría solar PV plant is located in Spain, near the municipality of Lazagurría in the La Rioja region, at coordinates 42.496 N, -2.278 W.
The Lazagurría solar plant has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The Lazagurría plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
Spain's solar energy sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030. National policies include feed-in tariffs and grid access regulations for renewable generators.
By generating clean electricity, the Lazagurría plant helps Spain reduce carbon emissions and increase its renewable energy capacity, supporting the national target of 74% renewable electricity by 2030.