Plenitude, a company controlled by Eni, has started production at its 220 MW Villarino photovoltaic plant in Salamanca, Spain, marking another milestone in the company’s renewable energy expansion.

Covering around 286 hectares, the solar park features more than 365,000 bifacial solar modules and is expected to generate over 400GWh of electricity annually.

Construction began in October 2024 and was completed on schedule despite challenging geological and environmental conditions, with specialised engineering solutions ensuring high safety and quality standards.

Built in partnership with Sterling & Wilson, the project has supported the local economy through job creation and the use of regional suppliers.

Plenitude also implemented environmental measures, including protecting natural water channels, conserving rural structures and working with local farmers to integrate grazing for vegetation management.

The new facility increases Plenitude’s operational renewable capacity in the Castilla y León region to 338MW, alongside the Grijotas I & II solar plants and the Numancia wind farm.

“The start of production at Villarino marks an important step in Plenitude’s growth in the renewables sector in Spain, where we will continue to invest with a long‑term vision, including the development of large-scale battery systems to support our solar and wind plants. We are also active in the retail and e‑mobility sectors, because we believe that a presence across the entire value chain is a key lever for creating value in a rapidly evolving energy market. This approach will further strengthen the competitiveness and economic sustainability of our business, both in the Iberian Peninsula and across the other countries in which we operate” said Stefano Goberti, CEO of Plenitude.

Across Spain, the company now operates around 1.8GW of installed renewable capacity and has a further 2GW development pipeline, including new renewable projects, storage-integrated hybrid plants and repowering initiatives.

Plenitude also serves around 500,000 retail energy customers in Spain and continues to expand its electric mobility business, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the country’s energy transition.