Although photovoltaic projects in Elche have slowed down, some continue to generate neighborhood opposition. One notable case is Eurener's photovoltaic park in the Santa Anna district, where residents have been belligerent. The Danish company obtained regional permits in late 2025 for two plants, 'Santa Ana I' (4.1 MW) and 'Santa Ana II' (4.4 MW), with a 6.7-kilometer underground evacuation infrastructure.
The project, dating back to 2020, has had to adapt to requirements from the Júcar River Basin Authority and water management companies due to the land being affected by flood risk. Last year, over a dozen entities and individuals filed objections to the plants, each occupying 5.9 hectares.
Now, after the Elche City Council granted the construction license last month, residents are attempting to halt the project through legal channels. They have launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover legal expenses, aiming to raise 4,500 euros. Currently, they have only secured 16% of the necessary funds.
The appeal, formalized through STOP Plan Solar Vinalopó, argues that the infrastructure is planned next to a residential area and a recreational and ecological space. They point to issues of geomorphological risk and the presence of significant biodiversity, including a population of stone-curlews and areas used by the Bonelli's eagle.
It is worth recalling that a previous project by Greenalia in Santa Anna, with 20 MW, was abandoned last year due to failure to obtain the Environmental Impact Assessment (DIA) and permit expiration, as well as being planned on land already designated for an ecological campsite (DIC) which remains stalled.
