The 50 Largest Solar Plants in Spain: Updated 2026 Ranking
Spain is home to some of the largest photovoltaic installations on earth. With over 6,000 utility-scale solar plants connected to the national grid and cumulative installed capacity exceeding 30 GW, the country has transformed itself in a decade from a solar also-ran into the undisputed leader of European solar power.
This article presents the updated 2026 ranking of the 50 largest solar plants in Spain by installed capacity (MWp). Each entry includes location, owner, capacity and commissioning date. For the full interactive database — filterable by province, owner and power range — visit the PV Maps plant inventory.
Why This Ranking Matters
Knowing which plants are the largest is not just trivia. For professionals in the sector, this data serves concrete commercial purposes:
- O&M companies can identify which large assets are coming up on their 5-year O&M contract review cycle and target prospecting accordingly.
- Market representation firms can analyse how the biggest operators are performing in the energy market and build competitive intelligence for their pitches.
- Investors can use the commissioning date and owner data to identify assets that may be in acquisition review or portfolio restructuring.
- Developers can benchmark their own projects against operational peers.
The Top 10: Spain’s Solar Giants
Before presenting the full top 50, here is a detailed look at the ten largest plants — installations that collectively represent well over 4 GW of installed capacity.
1. Francisco Pizarro — 590 MWp
- Owner: Iberdrola
- Location: Torrecillas de la Tiesa, Cáceres (Extremadura)
- Commissioned: 2022
- Technology: Bifacial modules on single-axis trackers, ~1.5 million panels, ~1,300 ha
The largest photovoltaic plant in Spain and one of the largest in Europe. Francisco Pizarro produces enough electricity annually to supply over 330,000 Spanish homes and avoids approximately 245,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
2. Núñez de Balboa — 500 MWp
- Owner: Iberdrola
- Location: Usagre, Badajoz (Extremadura)
- Commissioned: 2020
- Technology: Polycrystalline panels, ~1,430,000 modules, ~1,000 ha
When it was commissioned in 2020, Núñez de Balboa was the largest photovoltaic plant in Europe. It produces approximately 832 GWh per year, equivalent to 250,000 homes.
3. Mula — 494 MWp
- Owner: NorthRenew (formerly Bruc Energy)
- Location: Mula, Murcia
- Commissioned: 2021
- Technology: Single-axis trackers, ~1,000 ha
Located in the high-irradiance Region of Murcia, Mula produces over 750 GWh annually. It was the first large-scale PV project developed by Bruc Energy before being acquired.
4. Don Rodrigo Complex — ~450 MWp (combined)
- Owner: Trianel (originally BayWa r.e.)
- Location: Alcalá de Guadaíra, Sevilla (Andalusia)
- Commissioned: 2019-2020
- Technology: Multi-phase project on >600 ha
Don Rodrigo is notable as one of the first large subsidy-free photovoltaic projects in Spain, developed at market prices. Combined annual production exceeds 800 GWh.
5. Talayuela Solar — 300 MWp
- Owner: Statkraft
- Location: Talayuela, Cáceres (Extremadura)
- Commissioned: 2022
- Technology: Single-axis trackers, 820 ha
The Norwegian state energy company Statkraft’s flagship Spanish asset. Annual production of ~500 GWh supplies approximately 148,000 homes.
6. Valdesolar — 264 MWp
- Owner: EDP Renewables (EDPR)
- Location: Valdecaballeros, Badajoz (Extremadura)
- Commissioned: 2021
EDPR’s largest photovoltaic asset in Spain, developed on the site of a former nuclear power station project in Badajoz. Annual production of approximately 450 GWh.
7. Augusto Solar — 200 MWp
- Owner: Cero Generation / Macquarie
- Location: Badajoz (Extremadura)
- Commissioned: 2022
Part of the growing portfolio of infrastructure fund-owned photovoltaic assets in Spain. Macquarie’s Cero Generation platform has become one of the most active utility-scale developers in the country.
8. Zarzalejo — 200 MWp
- Owner: Iberdrola
- Location: Zarzalejo area, western Spain
- Commissioned: 2021-2022
Another Iberdrola asset in the 200 MWp tier, part of the company’s aggressive expansion strategy in Spanish utility-scale solar.
9. El Salobral — 186 MWp
- Owner: Endesa / Enel
- Location: Albacete (Castilla-La Mancha)
- Commissioned: 2021
Endesa’s flagship utility-scale photovoltaic asset in inland Spain. Castilla-La Mancha’s plateau offers strong irradiance levels and lower land competition than coastal regions.
10. Azalea — 180 MWp
- Owner: Naturgy
- Location: Badajoz (Extremadura)
- Commissioned: 2022
One of Naturgy’s key solar assets in the Spanish market, part of the company’s commitment to reach 6 GW of renewable capacity by 2025.
Positions 11-30: The Second Tier
The following plants represent the 11th to 30th largest photovoltaic installations in Spain. All are above 100 MWp and represent a mix of ownership structures — utilities, independent power producers, infrastructure funds and international energy companies.
| Rank | Plant Name | Capacity (MWp) | Province | Owner | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ourika | 175 | Badajoz | Q-Energy | 2022 |
| 12 | Capricornio I-III | 170 | Sevilla | Capital Energy | 2022 |
| 13 | La Cabrera | 160 | Badajoz | Sonnedix | 2021 |
| 14 | El Andévalo | 158 | Huelva | Acciona Energía | 2020 |
| 15 | Solaben complex | 150 | Cáceres | Abengoa / Masdar | 2012 |
| 16 | Moriscos | 150 | Salamanca | Solaria | 2022 |
| 17 | Hontalbilla | 149 | Segovia | X-Elio (KKR) | 2022 |
| 18 | Castuera | 148 | Badajoz | Endesa / Enel | 2021 |
| 19 | Las Corchas | 140 | Sevilla | ACS / Cobra | 2021 |
| 20 | Monte Plata | 135 | Cáceres | Cox Energy | 2022 |
| 21 | Olivenza | 130 | Badajoz | Iberdrola | 2023 |
| 22 | Majada Alta | 128 | Ciudad Real | Solarpack | 2022 |
| 23 | Trillo | 126 | Guadalajara | Repsol | 2022 |
| 24 | Garrobo | 125 | Sevilla | Lightsource BP | 2021 |
| 25 | Extremadura Solar | 120 | Cáceres | EDPR | 2022 |
| 26 | Arganda | 118 | Madrid | Acciona Energía | 2022 |
| 27 | Don Rodrigo 4 | 115 | Sevilla | Trianel | 2022 |
| 28 | Almaraz Solar | 110 | Cáceres | Iberdrola | 2023 |
| 29 | Bolarque | 108 | Guadalajara | EDF Renewables | 2022 |
| 30 | Llerena | 105 | Badajoz | Solaria | 2021 |
Positions 31-50: Emerging Champions
The 31st to 50th positions feature a mix of established developers and newer entrants to the Spanish market, many of which have since been acquired by infrastructure funds or international utilities.
| Rank | Plant Name | Capacity (MWp) | Province | Owner | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Cáceres Solar | 100 | Cáceres | Iberdrola | 2023 |
| 32 | Robledillo | 100 | Badajoz | Endesa / Enel | 2022 |
| 33 | Alba | 98 | Albacete | Q-Energy | 2022 |
| 34 | Yeste | 96 | Albacete | Naturgy | 2021 |
| 35 | Hellín | 95 | Albacete | Capital Energy | 2022 |
| 36 | Montes de Toledo | 95 | Toledo | Iberdrola | 2022 |
| 37 | Encinarejo | 90 | Córdoba | EDF Renewables | 2021 |
| 38 | El Coronil | 90 | Sevilla | Sonnedix | 2022 |
| 39 | Venta del Moro | 88 | Valencia | Acciona Energía | 2021 |
| 40 | Noblejas | 85 | Toledo | X-Elio (KKR) | 2022 |
| 41 | Alhambra Solar | 85 | Ciudad Real | Repsol | 2022 |
| 42 | Mérida Solar | 84 | Badajoz | Cero Generation | 2022 |
| 43 | La Mancha | 82 | Albacete | Lightsource BP | 2021 |
| 44 | Monreal del Campo | 80 | Teruel | Solarpack | 2022 |
| 45 | Bienvenida | 80 | Badajoz | EDPR | 2022 |
| 46 | Huéscar 1 | 79 | Granada | EDF Renewables | 2022 |
| 47 | San Agustín | 78 | Sevilla | Capital Energy | 2022 |
| 48 | Alcuéscar | 76 | Cáceres | Solaria | 2021 |
| 49 | Olmedilla de Reza | 75 | Cuenca | Renovalia | 2008 |
| 50 | Manchasol complex | 72 | Ciudad Real | ACS / Cobra | 2011 |
Key Patterns in Spain’s Largest Solar Plants
Extremadura Dominates
Of the top 10 plants, 7 are located in Extremadura (Cáceres or Badajoz provinces). The combination of Spain’s highest irradiance levels, abundant flat land with low agricultural value, and robust grid infrastructure makes Extremadura the natural home of utility-scale solar.
Concentration Among Major Owners
Iberdrola, Endesa/Enil, EDPR, Naturgy and Acciona — Spain’s five largest energy utilities — collectively own roughly 40% of the top 50 plants by capacity. The remaining 60% is split among independent power producers, infrastructure funds (Macquarie, KKR, Q-Energy) and international energy companies (Lightsource BP, EDF Renewables, Sonnedix).
The 2021-2023 Build Wave
The vast majority of plants in the top 50 were commissioned between 2021 and 2023, reflecting the development pipeline that was assembled in 2017-2019 and delayed by permitting bottlenecks and COVID-19 supply chain disruptions. A new build wave is now underway for 2024-2026.
Access the Full Interactive Database
This article covers the top 50 plants, but PV Maps tracks over 6,000 photovoltaic plants in Spain — including hundreds of plants in the 1-50 MWp range that fall below the utility-scale threshold but are equally important for O&M, market representation and investment professionals.
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