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Zelestra initiates commercial operation of 19 MWdc Villamañán solar plant in León, Spain, as part of a vPPA with Graphic Packaging International

Ppa Solar announced Villamañán, Spain Mar 12, 2026
19 MW
Capacity
operating
Stage
Villamañán
Project

Zelestra has announced the commercial operation of its 19 MWdc Villamañán solar project in León, Spain. This project is one of three developed by Zelestra's internal EPC division as part of a long-term virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with Graphic Packaging International. The Villamañán plant will generate 28,700 MWh of clean energy annually, contributing to Graphic Packaging International's decarbonization goals and adding to over 100 MWdc of new clean energy capacity delivered under this alliance in Spain.

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Zelestra's internal EPC division has brought the 19 MWdc Villamañán solar plant online in León, Spain, delivering another piece of the virtual PPA alliance with Graphic Packaging International. This plant is one of three developed by Zelestra for the partnership, which now totals over 100 MWdc of new clean energy capacity in Spain. Generating 28,700 MWh annually, it directly supports Graphic Packaging International's decarbonization goals. Zelestra, known for co-creating solar, battery, wind, and hydrogen solutions, continues to expand its footprint in helping major companies transition to clean energy.
  • 19 MWdc Villamañán solar plant now operational in León, Spain.
  • Zelestra's internal EPC division developed the project.
  • Part of a vPPA alliance with Graphic Packaging International totaling over 100 MWdc.
  • Generates 28,700 MWh of clean energy annually.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The Villamañán project is one of three developed by Zelestra's internal EPC division. Quote: "El proyecto es uno de los tres en España desarrollados por la división interna de EPC de Zelestra". The alliance with Graphic Packaging International has delivered over 100 MWdc of new clean energy capacity in Spain, including the José Cabrera (Guadalajara, 50 MWdc) and Socovos II (Albacete, 33 MWdc) plants. Quote: "Las plantas José Cabrera (Guadalajara, 50 MWdc) y Socovos II (Albacete, 33 MWdc) ya se encuentran en operación, lo que significa que más de 100 MWdc de nueva capacidad de energía limpia han sido entregados en España como parte de esta alianza.". The Villamañán plant will avoid more than 4,900 tons of CO2 annually. Quote: "evitando más de 4.900 toneladas de CO2.". The construction of the project generated more than 80 jobs and included the creation of a perimeter vegetative screen. Quote: "La construcción del proyecto generó más de 80 empleos y también incluyó la creación de una pantalla vegetal perimetral compuesta por especies autóctonas, diseñada para integrarse con el paisaje local.". Zelestra currently has around 1.1 GW of solar and BESS capacity contracted with clients, and a broader pipeline of over 7 GW. Quote: "La compañía cuenta actualmente con alrededor de 1,1 GW de capacidad solar y BESS contratada con clientes, además de un pipeline más amplio de más de 7 GW."

Capacity
El proyecto Villamañán (19 MW)
Location
proyecto solar Villamañán, de 19 MWdc, ubicado en León, España.
PPA Details
como parte de un vPPA a largo plazo con Graphic Packaging International
COD
Zelestra inicia la operación comercial de la planta solar Villamañán en León Jueves, 12 de marzo de 2026
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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Zelestra developer

"Zelestra , compañía global de energías renovables, multitecnológica y centrada en el cliente, ha anunciado el inicio de la operación comercial del proyecto solar Villamañán"

G
Graphic Packaging International buyer

"como parte de un vPPA a largo plazo con Graphic Packaging International, líder global en soluciones sostenibles de packaging para el consumidor."

high quality Enriched Mar 12, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Mar 12, 2026
Signed
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