The Peñarrubia (Murcia) and Villarino (Salamanca) solar plants, developed and operated by Iberdrola, have become the 45th project to receive the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability from the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF). This recognition highlights their integration into the environment and their respect for biodiversity and local communities. After an independent audit, both projects stood out for their good practices in sustainability and the circular economy.
After passing an independent audit, UNEF has determined that both projects are integrated into the territory in which they are located, respecting biodiversity and citizens. The Seal of Excellence in Sustainability was created by UNEF in 2020 to disseminate good practices in the Spanish photovoltaic sector, reinforcing the commitment of the national photovoltaic sector to a sustainable energy transition.
UNEF thus became the first entity worldwide to design its own system for certifying the sustainability of photovoltaic installations, aimed at all companies that may be interested in obtaining it, whether they are developers, builders or owners.
“As a sector, we have always made a commitment to do things well, because we firmly believe that our future depends on the harmonious coexistence between our projects, the territory, its biodiversity and local communities. It is not just about producing clean energy, but about creating added value that contributes to the sustainability and well-being of people and the environment in which we operate,” said José Donoso, general manager of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union.
