Solar Power Flares in Spain: RWE's 44MW Puerta del Sol

Jun 27, 2023 11:08 AM ET
  • RWE has commissioned Puerta del Sol, a 44MW solar farm featuring 133,000 photovoltaic modules in Guadalajara, Spain. Discover how RWE is leveraging innovative technologies like bifacial modules to make the most of the Spanish sun and reach their energy transition targets, bringing their current total solar capacity in Spain to 140MW.
Solar Power Flares in Spain: RWE's 44MW Puerta del Sol

RWE has commissioned a 44MW solar farm near Madrid called Puerta del Sol. The solar farm consists of over 133,000 photovoltaic modules and is located in the Guadalajara province. RWE Renewables Europe & Australia CEO, Katja Wünschel, stated that the commissioning of Puerta del Sol is a major milestone for the company. The farm is equipped with innovative technologies like bifacial modules which enable RWE to make the most of the Spanish sun and move closer towards achieving their energy transition objectives. With this solar farm, RWE now has a total solar capacity of 140MW in Spain and is continuing to expand their business in the country.

What Innovations Are Used at RWE's Puerta del Sol Solar Farm?

Innovations Used at RWE's Puerta del Sol Solar Farm:

  • Bifacial modules which allow for greater electricity production
  • Tracking systems which enable the modules to follow the sun throughout the day
  • Advanced power conversion and smart monitoring systems to maximize energy efficiency
  • High-efficiency inverters to optimize the solar farm’s power output
  • Storage solutions to store energy produced by the solar farm
  • Innovative start-up and control systems to improve the accuracy and reliability of the solar farm’s operation

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