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Sonnedix surpasses 1 GW in Spain with the inauguration of the Betierra solar park

Sonnedix celebrates a major milestone with the inauguration of its Betierra project, a 150 MW solar park in Spain, reaching a total capacity of 1 GW, strengthening its key role in the energy transition.

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The renewable energy producer Sonnedix has officially inaugurated its Betierra solar park, located in Cuenca, in the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain. This project, which includes three 50 MW solar plants, marks a significant milestone for the company, which now exceeds 1 GW of operational capacity in the country.

Since its commercial operation began in September 2024, Betierra has been producing nearly 300,000 MWh of clean electricity annually, enough to power over 71,000 households. This project also reduces CO2 emissions by more than 107,000 metric tons per year, demonstrating its positive environmental impact. This green electricity is supplied under a ten-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed in May 2023 with Equinix, a global leader in data centers.

A long-term strategy for the energy transition

The Betierra project is part of Sonnedix’s strategic approach, combining acquisition, development, and long-term operation of projects. Acquired in its development stage in 2021 from RIC Energy, the portfolio that includes Betierra comprises a total of 300 MW, of which 150 MW are still in advanced development.

Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix, emphasized the importance of this inauguration for the company: “This project represents an essential milestone in our mission to become a leading solar photovoltaic player in Spain. We have come a long way since our beginnings with a 1 MW solar plant 15 years ago.”

Collaboration for a sustainable future

Support from local and regional authorities was crucial in the development of this innovative project, according to Gerson Gonzalez Hernandez, Representative Director of Sonnedix in Spain. He highlighted the optimization of shared interconnection infrastructure and the integration of the park into its natural environment as key elements of the project’s success.

On Equinix’s side, this collaboration strengthens their commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2030. “Thanks to this agreement with Sonnedix, we surpass the energy needs of our data centers in Spain, all of which are powered 100% by renewable energy, while contributing to the decarbonization of the Spanish electrical grid,” said Eulalia Flo, Managing Director of Equinix in Spain.

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