Plenitude, a subsidiary of integrated energy company Eni, has connected the northern block of its large-scale Renopool solar project in Spain to the grid.
Located in Solana de los Barros, Badajoz (Extremadura), the 130MW section comprises three photovoltaic plants and is expected to produce over 265GWh of electricity annually.
The full Renopool project includes seven photovoltaic plants split across two blocks. Once completed by the end of 2025, the installation will have a total capacity of 330MW.
Plenitude highlighted support from the main contractor OHLA and cooperation with local authorities as key to reaching this milestone. These partnerships, the company stated, will continue to be essential as construction progresses and operations begin.
“The connection of the first block of Renopool to the grid marks an important step in our renewables business development strategy in Spain,” said Mariangiola Mollicone, head of renewables in Western Europe at Plenitude.
“The Renopool project will be our largest solar plant installation, not only because of its size, but also because of its positive environmental and economic impact on the region and will contribute to the country’s energy transition.”
Plenitude has also introduced long-term environmental initiatives. These include a five-year research agreement with the University of Extremadura to study local fauna and soil quality, and the management of more than 100 hectares aimed at supporting the conservation of steppe bird species.
The company, which is controlled by Eni, now has around 1300MW of installed capacity in Spain and is developing further renewable projects, targeting over 2GW of future capacity.
[Image credit: Eni]
