Two solar plants in Spain, developed by Falck Renewables, have received sustainability and biodiversity certifications from the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF).
The Campos Salados plant, in Valencia, and the and Campos de Zuloaga plant, in Navarra, have each received the certificate of Excellence in Sustainability and Biodiversity Conservation.
Both plants combine innovative design with the agrivoltaic techniques to optimise the sites for energy production and local agricultural activity.
In each case the plant design was conducted in agreement with the local community.
The projects were designed to ensure that the installation of photovoltaic modules were compatible with local crops that, among other advantages, promote pollination.
In addition, the layout allows grazing and guarantees the stability of biodiversity to maintain or increase local agricultural activity.
Falck Renewables’ Campos de Levante in Chiva, Valencia, gained the same certification in 2022.
Juan Antonio Blanco, Director of Business Development at Falck Renewables Spain, said: “For Falck Renewables it is a great milestone and an honour to receive this seal for our photovoltaic plants in Campos Salados and Campos Zuloaga.
“This is the result of our efforts to implement projects that are 100% sustainable and compatible with their environment, with the most efficient techniques, the most complete engineering design, which are also best adapted to the terrain.
“It reinforces our long-standing commitment to the local community, providing social and economic benefits to our neighbours, as well as contributing to energy transition objectives within the framework of decarbonisation.”