13,000 solar panels in Selva, Vilallonga, and Constantí
Two photovoltaic projects will add up to nearly 13,000 solar panels between Selva del Camp, Vilallonga, and Constantí. The company Decoae energies Renovables 2, SL, headquartered in Badajoz, has set the wheels in motion to increase renewable power in the region.
The plans include two plants of 3.5 MW each, with an investment exceeding 2 million euros per project. But what does this mean for the area? Let's take a closer look.
The project and its location
What exactly does the installation entail?
The project is divided into two almost identical photovoltaic plants in terms of power: Selva Solar II and Selva Solar III.
Selva Solar II has 6,480 panels and will be split between Selva del Camp and Vilallonga del Camp. Selva Solar III, also with 6,480 panels, will be located in Constantí. Each plant will have a power output of 3.5 MW, totaling almost 7 MW.
Where are they located and why these locations?
The three municipalities are part of two regions with high solar potential, and the choice of Selva del Camp, Vilallonga, and Constantí is no coincidence.
These are areas with available space and sufficient connectivity to integrate these plants into the current electrical grid. Furthermore, their proximity facilitates joint management.
Economic and energy impact
How does this investment affect the municipalities?
The amount of over 2 million euros per plant represents a considerable economic injection.
This can translate into direct employment during construction and maintenance, as well as potential taxes benefiting local councils.
What energy contribution do these projects represent?
With nearly 7 MW of total power, the energy production will be notable. To put it into context, it can supply thousands of homes and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
This fits with the region’s trend to increase the use of renewables, but it may also pose grid integration challenges.
Sector context and perspectives
Who is the promoting company and what does it mean?
Decoae energies Renovables 2, SL is a company based in Badajoz that focuses on medium-sized photovoltaic projects.
Its arrival in Baix Camp and Tarragonès shows growing interest in this area amid the expansion of renewables.
What questions do the neighbors raise and what to expect?
How will these plants affect the landscape? And daily life? Neighbors are surely wondering about noise, visual impacts, or land use.
With the public information procedures, these issues will have to be addressed before the project moves forward.
| Aspect | Selva Solar II | Selva Solar III |
|---|---|---|
| Solar panels | 6,480 | 6,480 |
| Power | 3.5 MW | 3.5 MW |
| Location | Selva del Camp and Vilallonga | Constantí |
| Budget | +2 million € | +2 million € |
The reality is that a project of this scale never goes unnoticed. The energy and economic benefits are clear, but so are the questions raised by the coexistence of energy and territory so close to home.
Source of the article: Editorial Staff | ACN
