The draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta has begun its parliamentary process. The wind sector believes that the text proposes a paradigm shift in relation to the repowering of wind farms, which clashes head-on with the fundamental principles of the existing legal system. The wind sector, understanding that the spirit of … Continue reading Concern and uncertainty in the wind energy sector over the new draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta
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The III Offshore Wind Congress brings together more than 400 experts to promote offshore wind power in Spain
Cádiz hosts the largest offshore wind meeting: challenges and opportunities for SpainThe Wind Energy Association (AEE), together with the Andalusian Renewable Energy Association (CLANER) and the Cádiz Maritime Naval Cluster, are organizing the most important event in the offshore wind sector.More than 400 national attendees and international delegations, the main experts in offshore wind power, … Continue reading The III Offshore Wind Congress brings together more than 400 experts to promote offshore wind power in Spain
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Agility in the processing of wind power projects, protecting the wind industry and increasing electrification in Spain
The Wind Energy Business Association (AEE) is holding a new edition of the technical and technological knowledge forum for the wind energy sector in Spain, the ‘Operational Analysis of Wind Farms’ conference. More than 200 experts are meeting to analyse and discuss improvements in the operation and maintenance of Spanish wind farms. Spain is one … Continue reading Agility in the processing of wind power projects, protecting the wind industry and increasing electrification in Spain
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The wind sector welcomes the approval of the new Royal Decree on offshore wind power as one of the drivers for achieving the objectives of the new PNIEC
Approval of the update of the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan 2023-2030. Achievable objectives for wind power in Spain Following the approval of the PNIEC, the installation objectives for wind power for 2030 of 62 GW are maintained, which include 3 GW of offshore wind power, already reflected in the draft circulated in 2023. … Continue reading The wind sector welcomes the approval of the new Royal Decree on offshore wind power as one of the drivers for achieving the objectives of the new PNIEC
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The Spanish Wind Energy Association elected to be part of the Board of Directors of WindEurope
The European wind association, WindEurope, has elected its new Board of Directors, with AEE being one of the three national associations designated to be part of it. This new mandate will last two years.AEE was eligible to occupy one of the three positions reserved for national associations. The other two countries chosen were Denmark and … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association elected to be part of the Board of Directors of WindEurope
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With more than 23% of demand coverage, thanks to wind power, the price of electricity was reduced by 19% in 2023 in Spain
The Wind Yearbook, a reference publication prepared by the Wind Business Association (AEE), reflects the most representative data on the contribution of wind energy in Spain and in the world. SPAIN IS A LEADER IN WIND GENERATION. Main figures of the sector: Wind energy is the technology that contributes the most to our energy system, … Continue reading With more than 23% of demand coverage, thanks to wind power, the price of electricity was reduced by 19% in 2023 in Spain
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Hornillos de Cerrato (Spain) receives the EOLO 2024 award for the rural integration of wind energy
The award recognizes that wind energy has been implemented with harmony and is compatible with the rest of the economic activities. The municipality of Hornillos de Cerrato in Palencia (Spain) has been awarded the EOLO Prize by the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) for being a “model municipality” where the development and integration of wind … Continue reading Hornillos de Cerrato (Spain) receives the EOLO 2024 award for the rural integration of wind energy
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The Spanish wind energy mobilizes to attract talent with the aim of covering double the number of jobs by 2030
Spain occupies fourth position in the ranking of European countries for renewable employability and third position in the wind sector The Spanish wind sector employs more than 40,000 people in Spain, creating five times more employment than conventional technologies, and with an annual increase in employment of 15%. The current employment figure must double by … Continue reading The Spanish wind energy mobilizes to attract talent with the aim of covering double the number of jobs by 2030
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Rocío Sicre, new president of the Spanish Wind Energy Association
The Board of Directors of the Wind Business Association (AEE) has unanimously elected Rocío Sicre del Rosal as president, who replaces Juan Diego Díaz, who has held the position since 2020.A key period is opening for wind energy and its consolidation as a leading technology in the Energy Transition, where Sicre has highlighted as objectives … Continue reading Rocío Sicre, new president of the Spanish Wind Energy Association
Continue readingJuan Virgilio Márquez: “European wind energy cannot compete in prices with the subsidized Chinese industry”
The climate emergency and the war in Ukraine (due to the desire not to depend on Russian gas) have accelerated the economic opportunities of renewable energies. And Spain, with sun, wind and a powerful industry, especially wind energy, takes advantage of its advances. But beyond the photos of political leaders with helmets and turbines, not … Continue reading Juan Virgilio Márquez: “European wind energy cannot compete in prices with the subsidized Chinese industry”
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The success story of the value chain of the Spanish wind energy sector, reflected in the Catalog of the Spanish Wind Industry
Wind companies come together to form part of the Catalog of the Spanish Wind Industry, showing the capabilities in each of the links in the value chain. In collaboration with ICEX Spain, this initiative aims to show the industrial and technological capacity of the Spanish wind sector. The Wind Business Association (AEE) presents a new … Continue reading The success story of the value chain of the Spanish wind energy sector, reflected in the Catalog of the Spanish Wind Industry
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Spanish Government and wind industry sign Spanish Wind Charter at WindEurope 2024 in Bilbao
At WindEurope’s Annual Event 2024 in Bilbao, Spain’s Minister for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge Teresa Ribera, the President of the Spanish Wind Energy Association Juan Diego Díaz today signed the ‘Spanish Wind Charter’. The Charter identifies actions to accelerate the expansion of wind energy in Spain – and to maximise its social … Continue reading Spanish Government and wind industry sign Spanish Wind Charter at WindEurope 2024 in Bilbao
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More than 100 women wind energy professionals join the campaign ‘We want to reach very high’
The Spanish wind energy sector joins International Women’s Day, tomorrow, March 8, with the campaign “We want to reach very high.” More than 100 wind professionals have participated in this initiative, making visible the importance of the role of professionals who work in the wind sector, leaving their mark on the entire value chain and … Continue reading More than 100 women wind energy professionals join the campaign ‘We want to reach very high’
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AEE warns about the repeated situation of legal uncertainty that affects the development of wind power in Galicia
Galicia lives immersed in a situation of uncertainty and defenselessness, regarding wind development, as a consequence of the massive judicialization of projects that have the mandatory environmental impact declaration (DIA) and the corresponding construction permit. The Superior Court of Xustiza of Galicia has just announced the suspension of 13 new projects based on “prevalence, prevention … Continue reading AEE warns about the repeated situation of legal uncertainty that affects the development of wind power in Galicia
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Wind priorities: accelerate processing and take care of the value chain for sustainable and technologically autonomous energy transition
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) celebrates a new edition of the ‘Wind and Market’ conference, with the participation of more than 200 experts to analyze challenges and opportunities facing a new period in the consolidation and advancement of renewable energies in the electrical system , in our economy and society.Regulation, planning, procedures and, ultimately, … Continue reading Wind priorities: accelerate processing and take care of the value chain for sustainable and technologically autonomous energy transition
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Two Acciona Energía wind farms, protagonists of the first wind ecotourism guide in Spain
ACCIONA Energía’s wind farms ‘El Perdón’, in the Sierra del Perdón (Navarra), and ‘Alto de Abara’, in Coaña (Asturias), are two of the renewable facilities featured in the first Wind Ecotourism Guide published in Spain. This guide has been promoted by the civic movement ‘Vientos de Futuro’ (‘Winds of the future’), in collaboration with the … Continue reading Two Acciona Energía wind farms, protagonists of the first wind ecotourism guide in Spain
Continue readingPositioning of the spanish wind energy sector regarding the measures approved in RDL 8/2023
In the last Council of Ministers of the year (DEC 27) various measures have been approved that facilitate the development of renewable projects in the pipeline and support the wind industry. The wind sector sees the approved measures as correct and timely, which were urgent to solve the future of tens of thousands of renewable … Continue reading Positioning of the spanish wind energy sector regarding the measures approved in RDL 8/2023
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The development of offshore wind energy in Spain is imminent
Before the end of 2023, the hearing and information process of the regulatory framework for offshore wind will begin, which will lay the foundations for the development of offshore wind in Spain. Spain is prepared to develop offshore wind projects off our coasts. The Canary Islands announces the creation of a Canarian Observatory of Offshore … Continue reading The development of offshore wind energy in Spain is imminent
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AEE, EOI and Navantia Seanergies join forces to promote training in the offshore wind energy sector in Spain
The Wind Energy Association (AEE), the School of Industrial Organization (EOI) and Navantia Seanergies will join forces to develop the first training program taught by a business school in our country specialized in Offshore Wind Energy. The three organizations have signed an agreement with the intention of taking a step forward in the strengthening and … Continue reading AEE, EOI and Navantia Seanergies join forces to promote training in the offshore wind energy sector in Spain
Continue readingWind energy overcomes the barrier of 30 GW installed in Spain
Wind energy surpasses the barrier of 30 GW installed, a milestone possible thanks to a competitive and innovative value chain based in Spain.More than 25 years of innovation: Wind power in Spain leads electricity generation. On this day, the latest technological advances and future challenges are analyzed. The Wind Energy Association (AEE) celebrates a new … Continue reading Wind energy overcomes the barrier of 30 GW installed in Spain
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