Abalar 78 MW Wind Farm Approved: What It Means for Businesses in A Coruña

Key data

The Abalar wind farm, with 78 MW of installed capacity in the province of A Coruña, has obtained a favourable environmental impact declaration (EIA). The resolution, issued on 10 March 2026 by the Dirección General de Calidad y Evaluación Ambiental and published in the BOE on 2 April 2026, is the administrative milestone that allows the developer to move forward with the construction of the wind farm and its evacuation infrastructure.

This type of resolution is not a construction permit in itself, but it is an essential condition for continuing with the remaining procedures. Without a favourable EIA, the project cannot proceed. With it, the developer has environmental clearance, provided that the imposed conditions are respected.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution issues the favourable environmental impact declaration for the Abalar wind farm project, including its evacuation infrastructure, in the province of A Coruña. This means the project has passed the environmental assessment process and may continue with the administrative procedures prior to construction.

The EIA is not unconditional. It imposes on the developer a series of corrective and compensatory measures that must be observed throughout all phases of the project. The established conditions include:

• Wildlife protection: specific measures to minimise the impact on species present in the wind farm's area of influence.
• Waste management: protocols for handling and disposing of waste generated during construction and operation.
• Landscape restoration: actions to recover the visual and natural environment affected by the works.
• Ongoing environmental monitoring: obligation to monitor the wind farm's impact throughout its operational life and report results to the authorities.

Non-compliance with any of these conditions may result in the suspension of the project or the imposition of additional measures by the environmental authority.

Economic and operational impact

For the wind farm developer, the favourable EIA is a significant step forward: it enables investment mobilisation, contracting of works and activation of grid connection procedures. A 78 MW wind farm represents a relevant installation in the context of the Galician wind energy sector, with the capacity to generate electricity for tens of thousands of homes.

For businesses in the surrounding area — landowners, logistics companies, local construction firms, service providers — the environmental approval activates a process that will have direct consequences:

• Potential easements over private land for the laying of evacuation infrastructure.
• Temporary impacts on access routes and roads during the construction phase.
• Business opportunities for local companies in supply, maintenance and ancillary services.

For the energy sector in Galicia, this project contributes to the renewable capacity expansion targets set out in national energy planning, reinforcing the region's position as one of Spain's leading wind energy producers.

Who is affected?

• Abalar wind farm developers: may proceed with construction and grid connection procedures, with the obligation to comply with all corrective measures set out in the EIA.
• Energy sector companies operating in Galicia: must consider the impact on regional installed capacity and on evacuation grid planning.
• Affected municipalities in the province of A Coruña: must manage the effects on the territory, access routes and local services during construction and operation.
• Landowners in the area of influence: may be affected by right-of-way easements for the evacuation infrastructure.
• Construction and ancillary service companies: opportunity to participate in the execution of the project under the established environmental conditions.

Practical example

A company owning agricultural land in the province of A Coruña, within the area of influence of the Abalar wind farm, receives a notification from the developer regarding the need to establish a right-of-way easement for the laying of the evacuation infrastructure.

With the EIA already approved, the developer has administrative backing to begin negotiations on these easements. The landowner company must:

1. Verify whether its plot is included in the project's affected area by consulting the documents in the administrative file.
2. Review the terms of the proposed easement: affected surface area, duration, financial compensation and use restrictions.
3. Consult a legal adviser specialised in energy law before signing any agreement, given that easements are permanent for the operational life of the wind farm.

This scenario is common in projects of this scale and it is advisable to anticipate it from the moment the EIA is published, rather than waiting to receive the formal notification.

What should businesses do now?

1. Identify whether their activity or land falls within the project's area of influence: consult the administrative file for the Abalar wind farm to determine whether there are direct impacts on their land, access routes or own infrastructure.
2. Review potential easements: if the company owns land in the area, anticipate negotiations with the developer and seek specialist legal advice before signing any agreements.
3. Assess business opportunities: construction, maintenance, logistics and ancillary service companies should contact the developer to explore their participation in the project.
4. Monitor the progress of procedures: the EIA is only the first milestone. The project must still obtain additional administrative authorisations before works can begin. Following the file allows deadlines and impacts to be anticipated.
5. Verify compliance with corrective measures if participating in execution: any company contracted for works or services must be aware of and comply with the environmental conditions imposed by the EIA, particularly regarding waste management, wildlife protection and landscape restoration.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, please consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-7538