Here are the top five solar energy construction projects that commenced in Spain in Q3 2021, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database.

1. Sabinar Photovoltaic Complex 252 MW – $213m

The project involves the construction of the 252MW Sabinar photovoltaic complex on a 452ha area in Castile-La Mancha.

Construction work started in Q3 2021 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2022.

The project aims to build a photovoltaic power plant which will assist in  meeting the growing demand for electricity in the region.

2. Cadiz Photovoltaic Solar Complex 233.6 MW – $134m

The project involves the construction of a photovoltaic solar complex between the municipalities of Jerez de la Frontera and San José del Valle, in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia.

Construction work commenced in Q3 2021 and is expected to finish in Q4 2022.

The project will create more than 500 jobs during the construction phase.

3. Olmedilla Hive Solar Plant 169 MW – $94m

The project involves the construction of the Olmedilla Hive Solar Plant with an electricity generation capacity of 169MW on a 372ha area between the municipalities of Olmedilla de Alarcón and Valverdejo, in the province of Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha.

Construction work started in Q3 2021 and is forecast to complete in Q4 2022.

The project aims to help meet the growing demand for electricity in the region.

4. Trujillo Solar Power Plant Complex 125 MW – $80m

The project involves the construction of a 125MW solar power plant complex in the municipalities of Trujillo, Caceres, Extremadura.

Construction work commenced in Q3 2021 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2022.

The project’s aim is to meet the growing demand for electricity in the region.

5. Calatorao Solar Plant 50 MW – $47m

The project involves the construction of a solar power plant with an electricity generation capacity of 50MW on a 100ha area in Calatorao, Zaragoza, Aragon.

Construction work started in Q3 2021 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2022.

The project’s aim is to provide enough  electricity for 27,500 homes in the region.

Methodology:
This analysis is drawn from GlobalData’s global construction projects database, which tracks new construction projects over $25m from announcement to completion.

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