Iberdrola has obtained environmental certification to construct the 86.4 MW HIDRO Cedillo hybrid hydroelectric-solar project in Spain. The hybrid plant, which would minimise its environmental impact while optimising grid use, will be situated in the municipality of Cedillo, in Extremadura. Over 160,000 photovoltaic modules will be included.
Infrastructure like substations and evacuation routes can be shared when using hybrid projects. Integrating two separate projects into a single project can also help reduce environmental impact compared to two separate projects. Furthermore, such projects are developed on land already used for clean energy generation and enable common roads and facilities to be used for operations. Two technologies can alternate depending on changing environmental conditions and the limitations of each, bringing stable renewable energy generation.
With projects such as these, the company looks to enhance its renewable resource utilisation. Extremadura is a focal point for Iberdrola’s expansion, with nearly 5.2 GW of installed capacity. This includes 4 GW of renewables such as hydroelectric, solar, and battery stations. The region has seen significant progress in solar photovoltaic energy, with the Cedillo, Majada Alta, and San Antonio plants in Cáceres now operational.
