Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of June 17, 2026, from the Directorate General for Energy Policy and Mines (correction of errors from the Resolution of March 10, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Publication | June 30, 2026 |
| Effective date | June 30, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Iberenova Promociones SAU and landowners in Ayora, Zarra, Jarafuel, Jalance and Cofrentes (Valencia) |
| Category | Energy |
| Year | 2026 |
| Installed capacity | 154.665 MW |
| Legal basis for correction | Article 109 of Law 39/2015 |
| Corrected data | Publication in Levante-El Mercantil Valenciano on June 20, 2025 and communication to affected municipalities |
Landowners in the Valencian municipalities of Ayora, Zarra, Jarafuel, Jalance and Cofrentes face a concrete reality: the public utility declaration of the FV Cofrentes I solar plant, promoted by Iberenova Promociones SAU, has just been fully consolidated following the correction of a procedural error. The Resolution of June 17, 2026 from the Directorate General for Energy Policy and Mines, published in the Official State Gazette of June 30, 2026, closes any possible formal defect that could have questioned the validity of the file.
The original resolution, of March 10, 2026, granted the public utility declaration for a photovoltaic installation with 154.665 MW of installed capacity and its evacuation infrastructure. The error now corrected consisted of the omission of a relevant procedural detail: that public information had also been published on June 20, 2025 in the newspaper Levante-El Mercantil Valenciano, and that communication to the affected municipalities had been carried out correctly.
What does this regulation establish?
The correction is based on article 109 of Law 39/2015, on Common Administrative Procedure, which allows Administrations to rectify material, factual or arithmetic errors in their acts at any time. This is not a substantive modification, but a formal remedy that guarantees the integrity of the file.
The two corrected elements are:
- Press publication: It is added that public information about the installation was published on June 20, 2025 in the newspaper Levante-El Mercantil Valenciano, data that had been omitted from the text of the March 2026 resolution.
- Communication to municipalities: It is clarified that notification to the five affected municipalities (Ayora, Zarra, Jarafuel, Jalance and Cofrentes) was carried out correctly at the time.
From a practical standpoint, the public utility declaration has a direct and very concrete consequence: it enables forced expropriation of the private land necessary to build the solar plant and its evacuation infrastructure. With the file now free of procedural defects, Iberenova Promociones SAU can advance in the expropriation process with full legal coverage.
| Aspect | Original Resolution (10/03/2026) | After correction (30/06/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Publication in Levante-El Mercantil Valenciano | Not recorded in the text | Recorded: June 20, 2025 |
| Communication to municipalities | Not expressly specified | Confirmed that it was carried out correctly |
| Procedural validity | With possible material error | Fully valid and without formal defects |
Economic and operational impact
For Iberenova Promociones SAU, the correction eliminates any risk of challenging the file due to formal defect. An unresolved procedural error could have given rise to administrative litigation by affected owners, delaying or blocking the project. With the published rectification, the execution schedule is clear.
For landowners in the five municipalities, the impact is the opposite: the consolidation of the public utility declaration activates the forced expropriation procedure. This involves negotiations over the fair price (economic compensation for the land), with the possibility of amicable agreement or, failing that, determination by the Provincial Expropriation Board.
The project, with 154.665 MW of installed capacity, is a large-scale installation that requires considerable land area, which increases the number of potentially affected owners in the municipal areas of Ayora, Zarra, Jarafuel, Jalance and Cofrentes.
Who does it affect?
- Iberenova Promociones SAU: Project promoter. The correction consolidates its legal position to advance in the construction of the plant and evacuation infrastructure.
- Owners of rural properties in the municipal areas of Ayora, Zarra, Jarafuel, Jalance and Cofrentes (Valencia): may be subject to forced expropriation of their land.
- Municipalities of Ayora, Zarra, Jarafuel, Jalance and Cofrentes: Local administrations that were notified of the file and whose territory is affected by the infrastructure.
- Legal advisors and energy consultants working with photovoltaic promoters or landowners in the area.
Practical example
An owner of a rural property in the municipal area of Ayora who received notification of the public information file at the time could have filed a challenge arguing that the procedure was defective because the publication in the Levante-El Mercantil Valenciano newspaper of June 20, 2025 was not recorded. With the correction published on June 30, 2026, that argument becomes moot: the omitted data is now officially recorded in the file and communication to the municipalities is documented.
From now on, if their property is included in the layout of the plant or evacuation infrastructure, Iberenova Promociones SAU can formally initiate the expropriation process. The owner has the right to negotiate the fair price and, if there is no agreement, to have it set by the Provincial Expropriation Board of Valencia. Having specialized legal advice on expropriations is key to defending an appropriate valuation of the land.
What should companies do now?
- Landowners in the five municipalities: Verify if their properties are included in the perimeter of the installation or evacuation infrastructure by consulting the file with the Directorate General for Energy Policy and Mines or with the affected municipalities.
- Hire specialized legal advice on expropriations: Before receiving any fair price offer, it is essential to know the real value of the land and the rights available to the owner in the expropriation procedure.
- Review appeal deadlines: With the correction published on June 30, 2026, deadlines for challenging the public utility declaration in administrative litigation must be calculated from this date. Consult with an administrative lawyer.
- Iberenova Promociones SAU: Update project documentation with the correction resolution to ensure that all subsequent administrative files (licenses, building permits, prior occupation records) reflect the corrected text.
- Affected municipalities: File the notification of the correction and update urban planning files related to the project.
Frequently asked questions
What does the public utility declaration mean for landowners in Ayora, Zarra, Jarafuel, Jalance and Cofrentes?
It means that Iberenova Promociones SAU has legal authorization to initiate forced expropriation of the land necessary to build the FV Cofrentes I solar plant (154.665 MW) and its evacuation infrastructure. The owner has the right to receive fair compensation and to challenge it if they disagree with the valuation.
Why has this correction been published and what changes compared to the March 2026 resolution?
The original resolution of March 10, 2026 omitted two procedural details: that public information was published on June 20, 2025 in the Levante-El Mercantil Valenciano newspaper, and that communication to the affected municipalities was carried out correctly. The correction, based on article 109 of Law 39/2015, remedies those material errors and guarantees full validity of the file.
Can an affected owner challenge the public utility declaration after this correction?
The correction published on June 30, 2026 closes the argument of procedural defect based on the omission of press publication or lack of communication to municipalities. However, there may be other grounds for challenge. It is essential to consult with a lawyer specialized in administrative law and expropriations to evaluate available options and applicable deadlines.
Which Valencia municipalities are affected by the FV Cofrentes I solar plant?
The five affected municipalities are: Ayora, Zarra, Jarafuel, Jalance and Cofrentes, all in the province of Valencia. In these municipal areas will be located the 154.665 MW photovoltaic installation and its evacuation infrastructure promoted by Iberenova Promociones SAU.
When was the public information for FV Cofrentes I published in the press?
According to the correction published on June 30, 2026, public information about the installation was published on June 20, 2025 in the newspaper Levante-El Mercantil Valenciano. This data had been omitted from the original resolution of March 10, 2026 and is the main material error remedied by this correction.
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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-2026-14227