Thermal Solar Complex in Palma del Río

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Thermal Solar Complex in Palma del Río

Two plants of 50 MW each, producing energy for 70,000 homes.

Made up of twin 50-MW plants, the thermal solar complex of Palma del Río is a perfect example of the solar thermal projects carried out by ACCIONA in Spain from 2009 to 2012, with a total of five plants installed, amounting to a total of 250 MW, with a capacity to supply clean energy to more than 170,000 homes.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: Palma del Río, Córdoba, Spain
Power: 100 MW (2 x 50 MW)
Technology: Solar thermal with parabolic troughs
Commissioning: 2010-2011
Ownership: ACCIONA (85%), Mitsubishi Corp. (15%)

HIGHLIGHTS

Largest solar thermal complex installed by ACCIONA.
Annual average production of 232 GWh, equivalent to the demand of 70,000 homes in the area.
380,160 mirrors aligned over 152 kilometres of collectors.
750,000 m2 of useful surface area for collection.
223,000 tonnes per year of CO2 emissions prevented.
260 hectares of area.
ACCIONA's proprietary solar collector technology.
Creation of 700 jobs during construction, and 50 stable jobs in the operation phase.
Simultaneous construction of two plants.