The Solar energy is a obtained from the sun that records its electromagnetic radiation (Light, warmth and ultraviolet rays). Due to the installation of solar panels or collectors, it is possible to obtain thermal energy (photothermal system) or to generate electricity (photovoltaic system).
An installation that produces electricity is carried out in photovoltaic systems With the help of photovoltaic solar modules or panels, which are able to transform solar radiation directly into electricity, which is used for self -consumption or is cast in the network and is sent to end users.
Solar energy in Castilla-La Mancha
The regional government has reported that Castilla-La Mancha was placed as the first autonomous community in solar energy generation in Spain in 2024, according to electricity data. This was emphasized by Mercedes Gómez on Tuesday morning 28/01 during the celebration of the III day of sustainability and biodiversity organized by the Spanish photovoltaic Union (UNEF) in the congress of delegates in Madrid, where the Minister of Sustainable Development participated ‘Voices of the Territory: experiences of sustainability and local transformation by photovoltaic. ‘
Gomez has also emphasized the “good data related to the installed capital”, with the detailing that the region 2024 closes more than 15.507 megawatts “, one of which is one 86 percent come from facilities for renewable generationWhich places us 20 points above the Spanish average. This data indicates that the autonomous community 883 MW renewable energy sources has added more installed capacity compared to 2023, the Fotovoltaic Zonne -Zon -Zon, with 6,993 MW, the majority source in the Regional Mix, where this 45.7 percent of the total represents.
Positive effect of renewable energy sources
The counselor has pointed out that in economic terms the development of renewable energy sources In Castilla-La Mancha it translates into “investments of almost 1.5 billion euros and more than 6,500 direct and indirect jobs created since 2023 coupled to new generation facilities that have been put in operation”.
Only in 2024, as explained, were the estimated investments “475 million euros and 2,500 the estimated jobs.” That is why we are very satisfied because the bet of the García-page manager for the Clean Energies called in addition to our environmental obligation In the establishment of wealth, it translates with special attention to rural areas, which contributes to the fight against depopulation, while we can continue in the energy transition of the region and the low -carbon, “he said.
‘We need solar energy to decipher our industry And have a new niche market of new jobs in this area, in addition to the possibility of lowering the costs of the energy of citizens by the creation of energy communities that we promote through the companies behind the photovoltaic solar parks, “he said.
Various measures thanks to solar energy
Finally, Mercedes Gómez emphasized the scope of the UNEF day in the Benefits that can reach the areas where photovoltaic plants are installed Sun -sun through the so -driven ‘compensatory measures’ and that of ‘guardianship over the territory’, ‘to name some examples’.
As far as the first is concerned, Gomez has indicated that in Castilla-La Mancha “We chose because they result in the advantage of our environment And they are focused on the promotion of Steppe -Habitats, or maintain grain extensions for endangered bird populations that are compatible due to traditional work with the habitat of these species.
Oh, a day Creation of Fauna shelters, for the maintenance of forest massor the construction of infrastructure and promotion of environmental education activities that prefer public use and nature tourism, “without forgetting that we demand that these projects make improvements to the regions where they are installed by hiring hiring by their municipalities From people and companies of the municipalities of their influence air ”.
He explained about the “custody of the territory” measures that these are voluntary agreements between owners (farmers, cattle, forestry or hunting holders) and preservators who have been chosen by the promoters of photovoltaic solar energy projects, “for which a payment is made in favor from the owner of the guarded property, the called Payments for environmental servicesAnd for example, the hunting use of small hunting for a farm is obtained in this way Endangered species such as the Iberian imperial eagle or lynx have prey service for foodIn addition to other actions that protect their habitat.
In short, “compensatory measures, in addition to having one Very positive effect on the environment, they also have it on the development of the territory By consolidating traditional work and creating new opportunities, “he concludes.