By UNEF is committed to an impulse for a transition from sustainable energy, In which the use of new facilities of renewable sources generates a direct return for the territory and is implemented with the aim of generating shared value with local communities.
The purpose of the UNEF Excellence sealing is to prove that the photovoltaic factory project has been increased, is built and works, taking into account High sustainability criteria in the following 4 blocks: Environmental integration and protection of biodiversity, socio -economic impact, administration and circular economy.
Plenitude: Cerrillares Project
The photovoltaic factory of the Cerrillares in the province of Murcia, owned by the Company -Vevruurt, has just received the seal of excellence in the sustainability of the Spanish photovoltaic Union (UNEF), a badge that emphasizes the work of the company for an installation to build and operate with installation with installation with installation with installation with installation with installation with installation with installation with installation with installation with installation installation with installation with installation with the highest parameters of social, environmental integration and that Develop the best circular economy practices. He Cerrillares Project, Located in Jumilla (Murcia), it has a capacity of 50 GW and is estimated that it generates more than 100 GWH energy from renewable sources every year.
The construction has one Important impulse for the economic development of the regionGenerating more than a hundred jobs in the area and the participation of around 20 local companies. The investment of the company has meant an outstanding source of income for the local community. Moreover, it will contribute to the improvement of roads and surrounding entrances thanks to the work of fullness and administration.
To contribute to the economic and social development of the region, there is also the installation and management of the installation and management of Three electric self -consumption plants That, with a total capacity of 158 KWP, they provide energy from renewable sources to three public buildings: a school, a sports center and a cultural center.
Biodiversity and Renewable energy in the region
With the aim of promoting biodiversity of the area in which the installation is located, a thorough environmental research has been carried out and measures were implemented, such as the installation of 10 Vogelnido boxes, in collaboration with the Jumilla municipal council; Forest plantations that cover 10% of the total surface area of the installation, the construction of a primilla and a pond that gives the habitat to amphibians and other fauna species, and the management of an area of more than 60 hectares for Contribute to the preservation of types of flora and fauna.
For the general manager of the Spanish photovoltaic Union, José Donoso” “Cerrillares is the last example that there are excellent practices and projects that bet in it, which generates really positive impact and Sustainable in socio -economic and environmental terms. More and more studies show that photovoltaic plants can be authentic oasis for biodiversity, and from UNEF we celebrate it to be able to certify an installation with our seal that will undoubtedly go on that path ”
Mariangiola MolliconeDirector of renewable energy sources in Western Europe and general director of Renewable Plenitude Spain, explained that “Out of abundance, we always work with the aim of creating shared value for the communities and areas in which we are active, through care for the environment and social benefit. This seal that UNEF gives us for the Cerrillares plant is a very relevant mile Promote energy transition, through our renewable projects. “