The Bierzo Wind I wind farm of 42 MW cancels its processing after receiving an unfavorable environmental assessment
05 Nov 2026Effective: 05 Nov 20260 views
Who is affected:
Ekain Renovables, SL and wind energy sector in León and Ourense
Summary
Ekain Renovables withdraws from building the Bierzo Wind I wind farm in León and Ourense after obtaining an unfavorable environmental impact statement and losing grid connection permits.
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The Directorate General for Energy Policy and Mines accepts the withdrawal of Ekain Renovables, SL, for the Bierzo Wind I wind farm of 42 MW in León and Ourense. The project was blocked primarily by an unfavorable environmental impact statement issued in March 2026, which concluded that it would cause significant adver…
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Resolución de 1 de junio de 2026, de la Dirección General de Política Energética y Minas, por la que se acepta el desistimiento formulado por Ekain Renovables, SL, de la solicitud de autorización administrativa previa y autorización administrativa de construcción del parque eólico «Bierzo Wind I», de 42 MW de potencia instalada, y de su infraestructura de evacuación, en las provincias de León y Ourense.
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