The Official State Bulletin (BOE) has begun 2025 with significant resolutions related to renewable energy projects, highlighting initiatives in wind, photovoltaic, and hybrid systems with storage.

These projects, mostly promoted by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), reaffirm Spain’s commitment to the goals of the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) and climate neutrality by 2050.

Among the projects registered by Energía Estratégica España is the Arno wind farm, with an installed capacity of 86.8 MW, located across several municipalities in the province of Lugo, including Riotorto, A Pastoriza, and Castro de Rei. This project, promoted by Villar Mir Energía, was approved through an environmental impact assessment report. It stands out due to its size and capacity to harness the Galician winds, consolidating the region as a wind energy hub.

Another example is the Airosa Vento wind farm, Serra de Liñares, with 50.4 MW, to be developed between Lugo and Asturias, which has also received environmental approval. This project complements the wind energy development in the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula, traditionally known for its rich wind resources.

In central Spain, the Madrid Norte 1 photovoltaic installation, with a capacity of 69 MW, will be located between Guadalajara and Madrid. This project by Matrix Renovables received a favourable environmental impact declaration and adds to the initiatives transforming Castilla-La Mancha into a powerhouse in solar energy.

Focus on Hybridisation

A key aspect of the recent resolutions is the focus on hybrid projects that combine renewable generation with energy storage.

In the province of Badajoz, Enel Green Power’s FV Ardila development incorporates a 38.5 MW storage system, complementing the 44 MW of solar generation from the existing park. According to the BOE, the administrative authorisation for this project will optimise the performance of the electrical system and improve grid stability.

Meanwhile, in Guadalajara, IGNIS will connect the Broza Solar storage plant to an existing photovoltaic park, with a storage capacity of 10.9 MW. These initiatives demonstrate how hybridisation is becoming a key strategy to ensure the flexibility and efficiency of the energy system.

New Wind Hybridisations in Aragón and Teruel

Aragón and Teruel are home to a number of hybridisation projects at existing wind farms, each with a capacity of 18.3 MW. Notable among them are PE Escatrón Eólico Dos, PE Talento Eólico, PE Ignis Eólico Uno, and PE Mediomonte Eólico, all designed to optimise the use of existing infrastructure and make the most of the region’s renewable resources.

Additionally, the PE El Robledo project, with 24.4 MW in Zaragoza, continues the trend of maximising operational efficiency through hybridisation.

A Sustainable Energy Future

With a total capacity of 387 MW under processing, these initiatives reflect the joint efforts of public administrations and private companies to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable energy model.

Furthermore, the technological diversity of the projects—wind, photovoltaic, and storage—highlights Spain’s commitment to innovation and energy resilience.

However, the challenge remains to expedite administrative processes to ensure these projects are realised within the timelines set by the PNIEC.

With an ambitious target to reach 74% renewable generation by 2030, Spain continues to lead the way towards a cleaner future, demonstrating that economic development and environmental sustainability can go hand in hand.