Naturgy Adds 300 MW Solar Capacity With Six New Plants In Andalusia, Spain

Naturgy is increasing its renewable energy capacity in Andalusia with the start of operations at six new photovoltaic plants across the provinces of Seville and Jaén. These facilities add a total of 300 MW to the company’s portfolio and raise Naturgy’s operational renewable capacity in Andalusia to more than 600 MW.

With this expansion, the company will be able to supply clean energy to over 350,000 homes each year while avoiding approximately 600,000 tons of CO₂ emissions. In Seville, Naturgy has brought four new plants into operation. These include Encarnaciones and Sol Morón in the municipality of Carmona, as well as La Romera and Los Mangos in Alcalá de Guadaíra.

Each of these plants contributes 50 MW. In addition, the Andújar I and Andújar III solar plants in Jaén have recently begun operations, adding another 100 MW. All of these developments required an investment of more than 260 million euros. Naturgy representatives emphasized that these new plants will help strengthen Andalusia’s energy independence at a time when the global energy sector faces considerable uncertainty.

The company presented this message during an official visit to the new facilities in Seville, attended by regional and local authorities including the Secretary General for Energy, the Regional Delegate for Economy, Finance, European Funds, and Industry in Seville, and the Councilor for Urban Planning and Housing of Carmona. Naturgy’s leadership team also participated in the visit.

The four new solar plants in Seville have a combined peak capacity of over 205 MW and will generate more than 430 GWh of renewable electricity every year. This amount of power equals the average consumption of 130,000 homes. Their operation will also help avoid more than 210,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

Building these plants created over 1,300 direct and indirect jobs, and 19 long-term jobs will continue throughout their operational life. Naturgy’s Director of Renewable Generation in Spain noted that the company’s growth in Andalusia is based on a clear strategy of developing wind and solar facilities that can be integrated with battery storage.

This combination provides more system flexibility, supports the energy transition, and contributes to greater energy autonomy for both the region and the country. The company is continuing to expand its presence in Andalusia with a pipeline of more than 20 renewable energy projects at various stages of development or construction. Many of these projects are expected to enter into service before the end of 2027. A significant portion of the upcoming portfolio includes hybridization projects with storage systems, which will be added to existing solar parks to improve operational efficiency and flexibility.

Naturgy now operates nine photovoltaic plants in Andalusia. These include Tabernas I and Tabernas II in Almería; Andújar I and Andújar III in Jaén; and La Romera, Villanueva del Rey, Encarnaciones, Sol Morón, and Los Mangos in Seville. The company also operates five wind farms in the region: Los Llanos in Málaga, La Rabia and El Tesorillo in Cádiz, El Almendro in Huelva, and Loma del Capón in Granada. Together, these assets bring Naturgy’s installed renewable capacity in Andalusia to 600 MW, making the company one of the most important energy players in the region.

Naturgy maintains a strong long-term commitment to Andalusia through its various business lines and currently supports around 4,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region. In addition to renewable energy generation, the company operates a gas distribution network of more than 5,700 kilometers through its subsidiary Nedgia, supplying gas to more than 90 municipalities across all eight Andalusian provinces.

Naturgy also operates combined cycle power plants in Palos, Málaga, and San Roque, which are essential for maintaining electricity supply and supporting regional competitiveness. In its retail operations, the company serves more than half a million customers in both electricity and gas, reinforcing its position as a major energy provider in Andalusia.