Sonnedix Celebrates Milestone with Launch of 50MW Los Frailes Solar Farm in Spain

Sonnedix is delighted to announce that its 50 megawatt (MW) Los Frailes solar farm in Badajoz, Spain has entered into commercial operations. Covering 111 hectares and linked up to the Vaguadas substation, this solar farm is forecasted to generate 102 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually, which is equivalent to powering more than 30,000 households and avoiding around 16,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Constructed with Mytilineos as the main engineering, procurement and construction contractor and developed hand-in-hand by Viridi RE group and Sonnedix’s development team, Los Frailes solar farm marks an exciting milestone for both partners.Additionally, Sonnedix now has over 1GW of capacity in Spain – with 600MW already in operation, 60MW under construction and a general development pipeline standing at 400MW. Axel Thiemann, Chief Executive Officer at Sonnedix said “We are ecstatic about achieving this goal; especially knowing full well the challenges our team overcame during the pandemic period: from supply chain concerns to economic uncertainty. This success testifies to our dedication and commitment towards the Spanish market for its remarkable role in driving energy transition.”

Summary

• Sonnedix has achieved commercial operations at its 50MW Sonnedix Los Frailes solar farm in Spain.
• The project is expected to produce approximately 102GWh per year, which is the equivalent to powering more than 30,000 homes with clean electricity and avoiding approximately 16,000 tons of carbon dioxide.
• Sonnedix said it has over 1GW of capacity in Spain, including over 600MW operational, 60MW under construction and a development pipeline of almost 400MW.

What is the expected annual energy output of the Sonnedix Los Frailes solar farm in Spain?

The expected annual energy output of the Sonnedix Los Frailes solar farm in Spain is approximately 102GWh per year.

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