Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of June 1, 2026, DGPEM — Prior administrative authorization for hybrid installation «HB7-Pitarra» |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | June 25, 2026 |
| Effective date | June 25, 2026 |
| Developer | Enel Green Power España, SL |
| Affected municipalities | Alcorisa, Calanda and Alcañiz (Teruel) |
| Photovoltaic power | 61.729 MW (solar module «Regallo») |
| Wind power | 45.6 MW (wind module «Pitarra») |
| Total installed power | 107.329 MW |
| Grid connection | Mudéjar substation of Red Eléctrica (400 kV) |
| Category | Energy — Renewable hybrid installation |
| Year | 2026 |
Enel Green Power España has received administrative approval to develop the hybrid installation «HB7-Pitarra» in the province of Teruel. The Resolution of June 1, 2026 from the General Directorate of Energy Policy and Mines, published in the BOE on June 25, 2026, grants prior administrative authorization, a key milestone in the process of enabling large renewable installations in Spain.
For sector developers, this resolution is a direct reference for how cumulative hybrid files are processed and what technical, urban planning and environmental constraints must be managed before construction can begin.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution grants prior administrative authorization to Enel Green Power España for the hybrid installation «HB7-Pitarra», composed of two differentiated modules and their evacuation infrastructure:
| Component | Name | Power | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photovoltaic solar module | «Regallo» | 61.729 MW | Alcorisa, Calanda and Alcañiz (Teruel) |
| Wind module | «Pitarra» | 45.6 MW | Alcorisa, Calanda and Alcañiz (Teruel) |
| Evacuation infrastructure | Two collector substations + overhead lines | 400 kV | Connection to Mudéjar substation of Red Eléctrica |
The file was processed cumulatively together with six other hybrid projects in Teruel and Zaragoza, reflecting the Administration's trend of grouping projects with shared evacuation infrastructure to gain efficiency in processing.
In the process, reports from multiple agencies were managed, all with technical and urban planning constraints that the developer accepted:
- AESA (State Aviation Safety Agency)
- Ebro River Basin Authority
- ADIF (Railway Infrastructure Administrator)
- Municipalities of Alcorisa, Calanda and Alcañiz
A relevant point: urban planning compatibility in Alcañiz was initially in question and was resolved favorably before the resolution was issued. This type of urban planning blockage is one of the main risks in projects of this scale.
Prior administrative authorization does not enable construction. Before obtaining construction authorization, the developer must obtain the ordinary environmental impact statement, which remains pending.
Economic and operational impact
For Enel Green Power España, this resolution means overcoming one of the most critical milestones in the administrative process in Spain for large renewable installations. However, the path to commissioning still includes stages with real risk:
- Ordinary environmental impact statement: pending and mandatory before construction authorization. It is the main pending bottleneck.
- Construction authorization: can only be requested once the EIS is obtained.
- Accepted technical constraints: reports from AESA, CHE, ADIF and municipalities include constraints that the developer must comply with in the construction project phase.
For other renewable developers in Teruel and Zaragoza, this resolution is a positive signal: it demonstrates that cumulative processing of hybrid files in the area is advancing, and that urban planning constraints—even the most complex ones, such as Alcañiz—can be resolved favorably.
The 400 kV connection to the Mudéjar substation of Red Eléctrica is a strategic asset shared with other projects in the cumulative file, which can reduce evacuation costs per individual project.
Who does it affect?
- Enel Green Power España, SL: direct developer, with obligations to comply with technical and environmental constraints before construction.
- Municipalities of Alcorisa, Calanda and Alcañiz (Teruel): affected by the physical implementation of the project and its evacuation infrastructure.
- Renewable developers with projects in Teruel and Zaragoza: direct reference for similar processing in the area, especially in cumulative hybrid files.
- Renewable engineering and construction companies: potential contractors once construction authorization is obtained.
- Red Eléctrica de España: responsible for the Mudéjar substation, the 400 kV connection point for the project.
Practical example
A renewable developer with a similar hybrid project in Teruel—for example, a combination of 50 MW photovoltaic and 30 MW wind with shared evacuation—can extract several operational lessons from this file:
- Cumulative processing: if there are other projects in the area with common evacuation infrastructure, the Administration may group the files. This speeds up timelines but also links the progress of your project to that of others.
- Urban planning compatibility: the Alcañiz case shows that an initially unfavorable report is not final, but it can delay the resolution by months. It is advisable to anticipate management with affected municipalities from the start.
- Pending EIS: obtaining prior authorization without the EIS means the project cannot yet be built. The time between prior authorization and construction authorization depends entirely on the timelines of the ordinary environmental procedure.
What should companies do now?
- Developers with projects in Teruel and Zaragoza: review whether your file is included in cumulative processing together with «HB7-Pitarra» and the other six hybrid projects mentioned in the resolution. Grouping can affect timelines and constraints.
- Enel Green Power España: initiate or accelerate procedures for the ordinary environmental impact statement, which is the only pending obstacle before construction authorization can be requested.
- Technical constraints management: transfer to the engineering team the constraints accepted by AESA, Ebro River Basin Authority, ADIF and municipalities for integration into the construction project.
- Urban planning coordination: for projects in processing phase in municipalities with possible urban planning compatibility conflicts, initiate dialogue with affected municipalities before the file reaches resolution.
- EIS monitoring: monitor the progress of the ordinary environmental impact statement procedure, as its resolution will determine the actual start date of works.
Frequently asked questions
What is prior administrative authorization and what does it allow Enel to do?
Prior administrative authorization is the first formal milestone in the process of enabling large energy installations in Spain. It allows the developer to advance in environmental processing and construction project, but does not enable the start of works. To build, Enel Green Power España must first obtain the ordinary environmental impact statement and subsequently construction authorization.
How much power does the authorized hybrid installation «HB7-Pitarra» have?
The hybrid installation «HB7-Pitarra» totals 107.329 MW of total installed power: 61.729 MW photovoltaic corresponding to the solar module «Regallo» and 45.6 MW wind from the «Pitarra» module. Evacuation is carried out through two collector substations and overhead lines at 400 kV connected to the Mudéjar substation of Red Eléctrica.
What agencies issued reports in the file and what constraints did they impose?
The agencies that issued reports with technical and urban planning constraints were: AESA (aviation safety), Ebro River Basin Authority (water resources), ADIF (railway infrastructure) and the municipalities of Alcorisa, Calanda and Alcañiz. All constraints were accepted by the developer. Urban planning compatibility in Alcañiz, which initially presented difficulties, was resolved favorably.
What remains pending before Enel can start construction?
The only step pending before construction authorization is the ordinary environmental impact statement. Until this statement is obtained, the project cannot advance to construction phase, regardless of already having prior administrative authorization.
How does cumulative processing affect other developers in the area?
The «HB7-Pitarra» file was processed cumulatively together with six other hybrid projects in Teruel and Zaragoza. This means that the timelines and constraints of each project may be linked to the progress of the whole. For developers with projects in the area, it is key to verify whether your file is part of any active cumulative processing and coordinate with the Administration accordingly.
Official source
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-13867