TotalEnergies and Soltec unveil La Asomada solar plant

TotalEnergies, a multi-energy company, and Soltec Power Holdings, through its project development division Powertis, today presented the 4.5 MW “La Asomada” solar photovoltaic plant, located in Cartagena, Murcia, to local and regional authorities. Attending the site visit, representing the Government of the Region of Murcia, were Horacio Sánchez, General Director of Energy and Industrial and Mining Activity, Amador Ruiz, Head of Energy Services, Cristina Mora, Councillor for the Environment, as well as the Mayor of Cartagena, Noelia Arroyo.

They were accompanied by Yago Mancebo, General Director for Europe at TotalEnergies Renewables International. Representing Soltec Power Holdings were Raúl Morales, CEO of the company, and Pablo Otín, General Manager of Powertis, the group’s photovoltaic project development division.

The new La Asomada solar plant will supply energy to around 2,200 households, avoiding the emission of around 70,000 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere over the plant’s lifetime. This project marks another step toward TotalEnergies’ goal of achieving 5 GW of solar energy in Spain by 2026, and also aligns with Soltec’s strategy of advancing solar photovoltaic energy as the leading renewable in the energy transition. It also respects the environment: brush clearance at the plant is carried out using a flock of 200 sheep, benefiting both the site’s ecological impact and the surrounding farming environment.

The plant covers 8.6 hectares, has a nominal power of 4.2 MW, peak power of 4,500 kWp, and will produce 8,800 MWh/year of clean energy for local residents, saving around 2,330 tonnes of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere per year.

The photovoltaic plant, driven by both companies and already exporting energy, is one of eight solar projects being developed by TotalEnergies and Soltec in Murcia to advance the region’s energy transition and provide residents with cheaper clean energy. Together, these projects, promoted by TotalEnergies and Soltec, add up to nearly 363 MWp of nominal power, which will yield over 710,000 MWh/year of clean energy production in the Region, avoiding the emission of around 190,000 tonnes into the atmosphere per year. They also represent an investment of over €270 million and will generate 600 jobs during the construction phase and 34 for maintenance, demonstrating both companies’ commitment to the Region of Murcia and its residents.

TotalEnergies’ investment in Murcia in clean energy generation adds to its existing presence in the region in retail energy supply to households and businesses. Over 128,000 people already trust TotalEnergies for their electricity, gas and maintenance services. The multi-energy company has a customer service office in the region, located on Calle Ronda de Levante in Murcia, where it also provides information on its self-consumption and electric mobility products. TotalEnergies is also a sponsor of the TotalEnergies Murcia Marathon.