Energy Storage Facility Proposed in Solórzano: Public Authorization Requested
The Government of Cantabria has initiated a public information period lasting 30 days regarding the proposed Energy Storage Facility in Solórzano. This project, led by Bess Development 6, has a budget of €39.27 million.
Public Authorization for Energy Storage Facility
An announcement published in the Official Bulletin of Cantabria (BOC) indicates that the public consultation will commence on Thursday, January 29. This consultation period allows citizens to review the administrative authorization application for the construction of the facility and express any concerns.
Project Details
- Location: Solórzano, Cantabria
- Developer: Bess Development 6
- Budget: €39.27 million
- Energy Storage Capacity: 199.52 MWh
- Battery Blocks: 145
The proposed facility will also include necessary transformation and interconnection infrastructure. Documentation regarding the project is accessible online through the General Directorate of Industry, Energy, and Mines of the Government of Cantabria.
Accessing Project Information
Citizens can view the project details in the ‘Public Information’ section of the official website. Additionally, a geographic representation of the storage plant can be found in the Government of Cantabria’s Geographic Information Viewer. Users should activate the layer titled “Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)” under the “Energy”/“Electricity” dropdown menu.
Impact and Expropriation
The public announcement also includes the list of properties potentially affected by the expropriation process or the imposition of energy transmission easements. This public consultation coincides with a simplified environmental impact assessment, which was initiated in May 2025 and published in the BOC on June 9.
This initiative represents a significant step toward enhancing energy storage capabilities in Cantabria, aligning with broader environmental and energy goals.
