This Valencian general It has fulfilled the target set to review the 107 renewable energy project files in a timely manner, which must be answered by the January 25 deadline. From these 107 corresponding files environmental assessment, more than half of the projects have been approved and will therefore continue. It received 61 reports, 57% of which were positive, which would lead Generalitat to mobilize an investment of more than 850m euros. Consell points out that the “milestone” reached this Wednesday will mean that more than half of the energy produced in the Community of Valencia will come from renewable sources.
President of the Generalitat, Ximo PuigAppearing in front of the press on the day when the deadline for projects to receive an Environmental Impact Statement (DIA) was set, “Generalitat has timely fulfilled its goal to reach this milestone and thanked the efforts of the authorities and the three relevant ministries – Sustainable Economy, Environment and Regional Policy.” Of the 107 files evaluated, 61 received positive statements equivalent to 1,356 MW, covering the annual consumption of 578,000 homes, which will mobilize investment of close to 859 million euros. 1,500 jobs per year. On the other hand, 31 files were opened against them and 15 were withdrawn by the companies. These figures represent a 57% increase in renewable energy power generation in the Valencian Community, as the president himself emphasized.
Source: Informacion
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