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Authorization Denied for 'Benavieja' Wind Farm of 86.8 MW in Cantabria Due to Negative Environmental Impact

29 Jun 2026 Effective: 29 Jun 2026 17 views
Who is affected:
Wind farm promoters and renewable energy projects in Spain

Summary

The Ministry denies authorization for the Benavieja wind farm in Cantabria following an unfavorable environmental impact assessment and expiration of grid connection permits.

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The Directorate General for Energy Policy and Mines rejects the application by Araste SPV 2021, SLU to build the Benavieja wind farm of 86.8 MW in Cantabria. The denial is based on two main grounds: the unfavorable environmental impact assessment issued on February 24, 2026, which identified negative impacts without su…

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Resolución de 12 de junio de 2026, de la Dirección General de Política Energética y Minas, por la que se desestima la solicitud de Araste SPV 2021, SLU, de la solicitud de autorización administrativa previa para el parque eólico «Benavieja», de 86,8 MW de potencia instalada, y para su infraestructura de evacuación, en la provincia de Cantabria.

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