Applus+ provides environmental services to conserve fauna and flora at a photovoltaic park under construction in Colombia

The photovoltaic energy park, located in the department of Cesar, will have more than 400,000 interconnected solar panels and will generate an installed capacity of 150 MWDC (nominal photovoltaic power), capable of supplying the needs of approximately 370,000 people each year.

Under the conservation plan, the team at Applus+ has been responsible for the removal, rescue, relocation and maintenance of wild species in accordance with the respective environmental impact studies and in accordance with the environmental licence in force.

During nine months of operation, Applus+ has successfully rescued and relocated 97.5% of the wildlife. In addition, our professionals have facilitated 24 training courses on the management of endangered species, in which over 263 employees have benefitted.

In addition, Applus+ is developing activities for the protection of bromeliads and epiphytes, flowering glass-like plants typical to the tropical Americas, during periods when their commercialisation is prohibited. To date, these environmental-protection activities have relocated 551 bromeliads and 239 epiphytes to ensure the conservation of flora during construction and the safeguarding of threatened species in the surrounding ecosystem.

Applus+ offers a broad portfolio of consultancy services globally, ranging from environmental, social and health impact assessments to specific environmental management solutions.