Naturgy Enhances Renewable Energy Operations with State-of-the-Art Control Centre in Spain

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Naturgy has successfully integrated the management of all its solar and wind energy operations in Spain into a modernized facility designed to enhance the efficiency and environmental sustainability of its renewable energy assets. The newly established Renewable Control Centre (CCR), located in A Coruña, will also monitor the company’s renewable production in other countries where it operates, offering greater operational flexibility.

The CCR oversees 93 wind farms, 24 photovoltaic plants, and 5 cogeneration plants across Spain, alongside two wind farms in Mexico, totaling more than 3.48 GW of installed capacity. The center enables optimized operations by adjusting based on the availability of each facility. Equipped with cutting-edge information systems and cybersecurity features, it ensures the safe and efficient management of current and future renewable projects.

Meanwhile, the management of hydroelectric generation will continue at Naturgy’s Integrated Control Centre (ICC) in Ourense. This center, responsible for overseeing 47 power plants and 23 large dams across Spain, is equipped with advanced control systems and tools, providing 24/7 responses to electrical system demands while adhering to stringent safety protocols. Its inauguration in 2017 marked a significant leap in technology integration, consolidating R&D and operational oversight into one decision-making environment.

Naturgy’s investment in renewable energy technologies continues to grow, with a commitment to the energy transition. In the first half of 2024, the company invested €937 million in renewable developments and networks. This investment reflects Naturgy’s drive to shift to a more sustainable energy mix, aligning with its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

As of Q3 2024, Naturgy’s global generation capacity reached 6.9 GW, with 5.3 GW located in Spain. Wind energy now constitutes half of the company’s installed renewable capacity, with solar energy accounting for 1.3 GW across Brazil, Chile, the United States, and Spain. Additionally, hydroelectric energy represents 2.2 GW of installed capacity, with 2.1 GW in Spain and 0.1 GW in Costa Rica and Panama.

 

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