Iberdrola secures approval for Spain’s first hybrid PV and hydroelectric plant, HIDRO Cedillo. The 86.4 MW project in Extremadura features over 160,000 photovoltaic modules. Hybridization enhances grid use, reducing environmental impact and ensuring stable renewable production amid changing conditions.
Iberdrola’s 86.4 MW hybrid plant gets green signal
Blending solar and hydro power lessens reliance on weather, tackling shortages in wind or sunlight and advancing sustainable energy solutions. Illustration from Iberdrola.
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