European Chemical Industry News & Insights

Soltec and Endesa to Open Solar Tracker Factory in Teruel, Spain

At a glance
  • The factory will create around 40 permanent jobs in Teruel.
  • Soltec has 18 years of experience and over 14 GW in solar tracker supply.
  • The collaboration with Endesa began in 2014 and spans eight countries.
  • Endesa's plan includes 6,500 jobs during implementation and 370 direct jobs for operation.

Agreement Overview

Soltec has signed a strategic agreement with Enel Green Power España, Endesa’s renewable energy subsidiary, to establish a solar tracker production center in Aragon, Spain. The facility will be located at the site of a former thermal power plant in Teruel, creating approximately 40 permanent jobs and boosting local economic development.

Strategic Importance

Soltec's CEO highlighted the importance of localizing production within the European Union, especially given the current macroeconomic and geopolitical context. The new production center aligns with Soltec's strategy of circular economy and socio-economic excellence, ensuring proximity to project sites.

Company Experience

With 18 years of experience and a track record of over 14 GW in solar tracker supply worldwide, Soltec is well-positioned to develop this new manufacturing center. The agreement with Endesa is the result of a long-term collaboration that began in 2014, covering eight countries and accounting for 4 GW in projects.

Employment Impact

Endesa's broader plan includes a social program aimed at creating 6,500 jobs during the implementation phase and 370 direct jobs during the operational phase. This initiative is part of a large sustainable power generation project that aims to foster regional growth and become one of the largest of its kind in Europe and globally.