RWE Renewables Iberia Launches 44-MW Casa Valdes Solar Power Station to Boost Spain’s Clean Energy Transition

RWE Renewables Iberia, part of the RWE Group catering to the Spanish market, has launched a 44-MWac solar power station located in Guadalajara, not far from Madrid. The Casa Valdes solar facility, built on the ground, has the potential to provide solar energy to approximately 30,000 homes in Spain each year.

Covering an expanse of roughly 97 hectares, the Casa Valdes initiative uses 97,740 advanced bi-facial solar panels. These panels are designed to absorb sunlight from both the front and back, boosting electricity production significantly.

RWE employs similar bi-facial panel technology in its ongoing projects: Puerta del Sol, near Casa Valdes, and Las Vaguadas in Badajoz, which together will add a 54 MWac capacity.

The introduction of Casa Valdes marks RWE’s contribution to meeting Spain’s climate goals. The country’s abundant sunshine aids the energy transition process, and cutting-edge solutions such as the bi-facial panels at Casa Valdes allow us to maximize the benefits of this renewable resource.

Katja Wünschel, CEO of Onshore Wind and Solar Europe & Australia at RWE Renewables, expressed that the Spanish sun is a valuable ally in the transition to cleaner energy.

RWE Renewables Iberia has established a significant presence in the Spanish renewables market, backed by extensive construction and operational expertise. Currently, the company manages a solar capacity exceeding 90 MWac across the nation.

Additionally, RWE Renewables Iberia is refining its portfolio of solar and wind projects to compete in the “Concurso de Capacidad,” Spain’s grid access tender process.