ACCIONA Energía starts renewable supply from Logrosan plant in Caceres

Core Insights - ACCIONA Energía has begun supplying renewable energy from its Logrosan biomass plant in Caceres, Spain, with a capacity of 50 megawatts (MW) and an annual production of 380 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity, resulting in a reduction of over 187,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year [1][2] Group 1: Project Overview - The Logrosan biomass plant is expected to consume 275,000 metric tonnes of biomass annually, primarily from forestry residues, promoting active forest management and reducing wildfire risks [2][4] - The project was awarded under the renewable energy economic regime, ensuring a fixed electricity sale price for 20 years, and has created over 400 construction jobs while maintaining about 30 permanent operational roles [3][5] Group 2: Economic and Environmental Impact - Approximately 200 direct positions are focused on collecting forestry residues, effectively providing year-round land management and wildfire prevention [4] - The Logrosan biomass project contributes significantly to the local economy, with about one-third of the plant's revenue reinvested in the region through services, hiring, and procurement [4]