150 MW Solar Plant in Huelva: Jinko Greenfield Obtains Prior Authorization

Key data

Jinko Greenfield Spain 1, SL takes a decisive step in its renewable project in the province of Huelva. The General Directorate of Energy Policy and Mines has granted, through a resolution of June 3, 2026, the prior administrative authorization for the photovoltaic park FV La Puebla 3, with an installed capacity of 150.08 MW. The resolution was published in the BOE on June 20, 2026, and entered into force that same day.

This authorization does not yet enable construction: it is the first mandatory administrative step. The next phase—construction authorization—is conditioned on compliance with the technical requirements imposed by the various agencies consulted during the processing.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution grants Jinko Greenfield Spain 1, SL the prior administrative authorization for the FV La Puebla 3 photovoltaic installation and its associated evacuation infrastructure. The authorized technical elements are as follows:

The processing included consultations with multiple regional and state agencies. During the process, objections arising from the hydrological study were overcome—resolved after successive revisions—and territorial conflicts with Iberdrola Renovables Andalucía were resolved due to overlaps in the project scope.

It is important to emphasize that this prior authorization does not equate to construction authorization. The developer must demonstrate compliance with the technical requirements demanded by the consulted agencies before construction can begin.

Economic and operational impact

The approval of this prior authorization has direct implications in several areas:

• For Jinko Greenfield Spain 1, SL: the project roadmap is formally unblocked. The next step—the request for construction authorization—can be initiated, although conditioned on compliance with pending technical requirements.
• For the local energy market: a park of 150.08 MW represents a relevant addition of renewable capacity to the Huelva network, with evacuation at 220 kV.
• For operators in the area: the resolution of overlaps with Iberdrola Renovables Andalucía clears uncertainties about land use and shared evacuation infrastructure.
• For the affected municipalities: Alosno and El Cerro de Andévalo must manage the urban planning and environmental procedures linked to the construction phase.

Joint processing with the FV La Puebla 4 project indicates that Jinko Greenfield is developing a portfolio of photovoltaic assets in the same area, which can generate synergies in evacuation infrastructure but also greater pressure on local administrative and territorial resources.

Who does it affect?

• Jinko Greenfield Spain 1, SL: developer directly benefited by the authorization. Must comply with technical requirements to advance to the construction phase.
• Iberdrola Renovables Andalucía: operator with which territorial overlap conflicts were resolved. Must coordinate the use of infrastructure in the area.
• Municipalities of Alosno and El Cerro de Andévalo: affected by the physical implementation of the park and its evacuation infrastructure.
• Consulted regional and state agencies: must verify compliance with their technical requirements before construction authorization is granted.
• Other photovoltaic developers in the area: the resolution of overlaps and the definition of evacuation infrastructure affects the planning of neighboring projects.

Practical example

Jinko Greenfield Spain 1, SL has jointly processed the FV La Puebla 3 (150.08 MW) and FV La Puebla 4 projects. Thanks to joint processing, both projects share the process of consultations with agencies and the definition of evacuation infrastructure—underground lines of 30 kV and 30/220 kV step-up substation—which optimizes administrative time and costs.

However, the project encountered two specific obstacles during processing: objections from the hydrological study—which required successive revisions to be overcome—and territorial conflicts with Iberdrola Renovables Andalucía due to overlaps. Both were resolved before the issuance of the resolution of June 3, 2026. This case illustrates that, even for large-scale projects with solid investor backing, administrative processing can be significantly prolonged by technical and territorial coordination issues.

What should companies do now?

1. Jinko Greenfield Spain 1, SL: identify and comply with all technical requirements demanded by the agencies consulted during processing. Without this step, construction authorization cannot be granted.
2. Energy operators in the area (including Iberdrola Renovables Andalucía): review territorial coordination agreements resulting from the resolution of overlaps to avoid new conflicts in later phases.
3. Developers of photovoltaic projects in Huelva: analyze the impact of the new evacuation infrastructure (30 kV lines and 30/220 kV substation) on available capacity in the local network before submitting new applications.
4. Municipalities of Alosno and El Cerro de Andévalo: prepare the urban planning and licensing procedures necessary for the construction phase, coordinating with the developer.
5. Advisors and consultants in the energy sector: monitor the publication of construction authorization in the BOE to anticipate construction start timelines and subsequent regulatory milestones.

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Notice: This article is purely informational in nature 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-2026-13454