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Alter Enersun Launches New Photovoltaic Plant in Huelva

At a glance
  • The Huelva 2021 plant has 113,686 solar panels producing 100 GWh annually.
  • Construction and start-up created over 250 jobs and 10 permanent positions.
  • The project involved an investment of 2,783,755 euros during construction.
  • The plant aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 94,400 tons annually.

Project Overview

Alter Enersun has launched the Huelva 2021 project, a new photovoltaic plant in Huelva, Spain. This plant adds 100 MWp to the province's renewable energy capacity, generating enough electricity to power the entire municipality of Huelva.

Technical Specifications

The Huelva 2021 plant features 113,686 solar panels and has a capacity of 50 MWp, producing 100 GWh annually. This output is equivalent to the energy consumption of 28,000 households.

Economic Impact

During its construction and start-up phases, the project created over 250 jobs and established 10 long-term permanent positions. The construction phase involved an investment of 2,783,755 euros, benefiting the local government. Over its 35-year operational period, the plant is expected to contribute 5,250,000 euros.

Environmental Benefits

The Huelva 2021 plant aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 94,400 tons annually, using conventional coal as the reference for this calculation. This is part of Alter Enersun's broader commitment to sustainable energy and reducing environmental impact.

Previous Projects

This is the second photovoltaic project by Alter Enersun in Huelva. The first, Huelva 2020, was inaugurated in December 2019 in GibraleĆ³n, also with a capacity of 50 MWp and similar CO2 reduction targets.