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Construction will generate around 450 jobs, with seven permanent roles for ongoing operations. Image: Lightsource bp.
Solar developer Lightsource bp has started construction on its 330MWp Valle 3 and 4 project in Wamba, Valladolid, in the Castilla y Leon region of Spain.
The cluster is scheduled to enter operation in 2027 and is expected to support local economic development across Wamba, Ciguenuela, Zaratan and Valladolid. Construction will generate around 450 jobs, with seven permanent roles for ongoing operations.
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Valle 3 and 4 have received the Spanish Solar Photovoltaic Association’s (UNEF) ‘Seal of Excellence in Sustainability’, recognising their socioeconomic, environmental and circular economy standards. According to the firm, the project will also host an agrivoltaic (agriPV) pilot facility to improve management of regional crops such as wheat, oats, soybeans and rye within the project footprint.
“With the start of construction of the Valle 3 and 4 projects, we reinforce our commitment to the promotion of new renewable projects that contribute to the sustainable and socioeconomic development of local communities, as well as to the industrialisation of the country,” said Juan Luis Cantón, country head of Lightsource bp Spain.
London-based Lightsource bp has a 62GW development pipeline across 19 markets. The company had set a 25GW global development target for 2025 and currently manages around 2GW in its operational portfolio.
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