Ebergy launches environmental studies for La Fatarella and Flix hydroelectric project

A massive 30,000-hectare survey aims to protect local wildlife and optimize the design of the new power plant.

Generic image of an environmental technician conducting wildlife observations in a natural setting in the Ebro valley.
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Generic image of an environmental technician conducting wildlife observations in a natural setting in the Ebro valley.

The energy developer Ebergy has commissioned extensive environmental research in Terra Alta and Ribera d'Ebre to mitigate the impact of the Gira reversible hydroelectric plant.

The firm Biodiversity Node is surveying over 30,000 hectares to monitor birds and bats. This large-scale study allows engineers to adjust the layout of power lines and the positioning of water basins based on real-time ecological data collected in the field.

"We have included additional surface area where, if necessary, initial routes could be changed based on field results."

Rodrigo Fernández Mellado · Co-director of Biodiversity Node
The facility will feature a capacity of 1,500 MW and two large reservoirs. Experts have clarified that these basins will not create new wetlands due to their daily filling and emptying cycles, which prevents the establishment of permanent aquatic communities.