The second of two solar parks commissioned from BayWa r.e. and enabled by the VELUX Group to meet its renewable power needs is now fully operational and connected to the power grid in Spain.
With this second solar park now operational, VELUX can more than meet its needs for renewable power in Europe. It creates a buffer of 65 % (or 66 GWh) compared to current consumption, thereby enabling future growth in production to happen powered by renewable electricity.
Located in the municipality of Guillena, Seville, the Gerena II park has an installed capacity of 60 MWp and is expected to generate approximately 90 GWh of renewable electricity for VELUX annually. Construction of the park commenced in January 2024 and was completed at the end of December 2024. The park started operating at the end of the second quarter of 2025 when it was connected to the local electricity grid.
This solar park is the second established by BayWa r.e. for VELUX based on a 10-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA). The first is in Alhendín, near Granada. It opened in May 2024 and is a pioneering Agri-PV installation, combining renewable energy generation and agriculture, with about 10% of the park designed so farming machinery can pass between solar panels.
Logston graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Environmental Studies before pursuing her MFA in Creative Writing at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Logston’s work often draws inspiration from her outdoor experiences and her commitment to environmental causes.
