Some of the leading wind-power energy companies have been looking at Catalunya to create and operate wind farms in seven areas of Catalunya (read article in Castilian here, El Pais). 13 companies have already declared that will be fighting for the contract, which is the biggest boost to date for the wind energy business in Catalunya. Among the major global operators that have confirmed their participation are the Catalan company Acciona, which is looking to operate eight of the wind farms with a potential capacity of 336 megawatts, in the area of Segarra, Conca de Barberà and Terra Alta. The competition has also attracted the interest of the current president of La Seda de Barcelona, José Luis Morlanes, who has partnered with the Madrid renewable energy company, Ibereólica, to make Ibereólica Catalunya. Many of the companies, particularly those from Spain have opted to join forces in order to bid in the competition with more chance of success. The government will tomorrow spend three months to review projects and select winners. The committees will be advised on legal aspects, by the law firm Roca Junyent, whilst the company Garrad Hassan Ibérica, will advise on the technical evaluation of projects and the firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers will assist on socioeconomic impact of the parks.