Iberdrola has begun the commissioning phase at the 590MW Francisco Pizarro project (pictured) in Extremadura, Spain.
The developer said the project is Europe’s largest photovoltaic plant and Iberdrola’s largest facility of this technology worldwide.
Located between the municipalities of Torrecillas de la Tiesta and Aldeacentenera, Francisco Pizarro plant is made up of nearly 1.5 million photovoltaic modules that will generate enough clean energy to supply more than 334,000 homes.
The project, which has required an investment of more than €300m, created more than 1,500 jobs during peak construction periods, 60% of which filled by local workers.
Iberdrola has guaranteed the project’s feasibility through PPAs with leading companies in different sectors and will supply 100% renewable electricity to Danone, Bayer and PepsiCo to cover the energy needs of their factories in Spain.
These contracts provide stability to investments and have become an optimal tool for managing the electricity supply of large customers committed to accelerating the energy transition to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and who are dedicated to clean and sustainable consumption.