On 1 October WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the annual Congress of the Spanish wind energy Association (AEE). He described the EU’s ambitions for a green recovery post Covid-19. He explained how Spain and other Member States can make the most of the new instruments available to advance their energy transition. National Recovery Plans in … Continue reading How Spain can make the most of the EU Green Deal and Recovery Plan
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Wind energy, one of the most valuable sectors as a lever for recovery
The Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE) has inaugurated the V Spanish Wind Congress, the reference event for the wind sector, which during two days of conferences brings together leaders of the energy sector, politicians, different institutions and associations to analyze the future of the wind sector and renewable. The Minister for the Ecological Transition and the … Continue reading Wind energy, one of the most valuable sectors as a lever for recovery
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The Spanish Wind Energy Association signs an agreement with the Electricity Corporation of Ecuador
The Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE) and the Corporación Eléctrica del Ecuador (CELEC EP) have signed an agreement to establish a framework for collaboration on issues related to technical assistance, information exchange, teaching and technical, scientific and technological cooperation in renewable energy matter. The Framework Collaboration Agreement between Spanish Wind Energy Association and CELEC aims to … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association signs an agreement with the Electricity Corporation of Ecuador
Continue readingEcuador boosts wind energy
The Electricity Corporation of Ecuador (Celec-EP) and the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) of Spain signed a cooperation agreement for a framework of collaboration in technical assistance, information exchange, teaching and technical cooperation in renewable energies, specifically wind power.The agreement was signed this Tuesday, August 25, according to the document, the parties will draw up … Continue reading Ecuador boosts wind energy
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Wind energy in Spain is heading with firm steps towards the objectives of the PNIEC to 2030
The Spanish PNIEC aims for the installed wind power capacity in 2030 to reach 50 GW, almost a third of the total capacity expected on that date, and for it to be the technology with the highest installed power. After some years of stagnation, since the last quarter of 2019 the installation of new wind … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain is heading with firm steps towards the objectives of the PNIEC to 2030
Continue readingNew interactive map of the industrial centers of wind energy in Spain
AEE has produced an interactive map that includes the 227 wind power facilities spread over 16 of the 17 Autonomous Communities. With this tool, in addition to providing useful information about our industrial centers, AEE wants to highlight the role of the Spanish wind power industry as one of the main hubs for wind power … Continue reading New interactive map of the industrial centers of wind energy in Spain
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Wind power generation in July reached 4,121 GWh with 17.1% of production in Spain
Wind energy generation with wind turbines in July reached 4,121 GWh, 19.8% more than the same period last year, and accounted for 17.1% of national production, according to data provided by Red Eléctrica de España ( REE). From January to July, wind farm production covered 20.8% of demand. REE has published the electricity demand corresponding … Continue reading Wind power generation in July reached 4,121 GWh with 17.1% of production in Spain
Continue readingSpain is positioned as the first European country in wind energy production for seven consecutive days
Spain was the largest producer of wind power in the entire European Union for seven consecutive days, specifically from Saturday, July 11 to Friday, July 17, inclusive. Data that can be viewed on the website of the European wind energy association WindEurope, in the Daily Wind Power Numbers section that shows wind production in different … Continue reading Spain is positioned as the first European country in wind energy production for seven consecutive days
Continue readingSituation of wind energy in Spain and in the world
Spain is a leader in wind power generation and is the country that installed the most onshore wind turbines throughout 2019 in the EU.– Wind power has contributed 20.8% of the electricity consumed in 2019 (in 2018 it was 19%), it has avoided 28 M TON CO2, and the import of 10.7 Mtoe of fossil … Continue reading Situation of wind energy in Spain and in the world
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Juan Diego Díaz Vega, new president of the Spanish Wind Energy Association
The Board of Directors of the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE), meeting yesterday 07/08, has appointed the previously vice-president of AEE on behalf of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Juan Diego Díaz Vega.The new president replaces José López-Tafall Bascuñana, after a brief presidency motivated by his appointment as ANFAC CEO.The period that begins is key because … Continue reading Juan Diego Díaz Vega, new president of the Spanish Wind Energy Association
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#WindTalent looks at challenges in attracting talent and job growth in wind power
Today, a new edition of #WindTalent has brought together different representatives of HR, Talent and Training from companies in the wind sector and wind turbines, experts from Head Hunters, and young professionals who have chosen wind as the sector to start their professional careers. The conference, organized by the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE), discussed … Continue reading #WindTalent looks at challenges in attracting talent and job growth in wind power
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RDL 23/2020 and its future impact on wind energy in Spain
AEE held on July 1 a digital meeting with its partners in collaboration with PwC. At the meeting, with more than 300 attendees, the recently approved Royal Decree-Law 23/2020 was analyzed. These are the main conclusions. Royal Decree-Law 23/2020 constitutes the first step in the roadmap that will mark the future Law on Climate Change … Continue reading RDL 23/2020 and its future impact on wind energy in Spain
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The Spanish Wind Energy Association awards the Eolo 2020
The Spanish Wind Energy Association awards the Eolo 2020 awardsThe Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) today publishes the winners of the Eolo 2020 Awards in the different categories: Innovation, Photography, Rural Integration of wind power and Wind Microcounts. For another year, AEE awards the Eolo Awards as a recognition of wind energy in Spain, with … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association awards the Eolo 2020
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The Montes Torozos wind farm, promoted by Naturgy, wins the Eolo Prize for Rural Integration of Wind Power 2020
The application was made in 7 wind farms built in the region during 2019 by Naturgy with a power of more than 250 MW and an investment of more than 260 million euros. The jury of the prizes has valued that the Monte Torozos region has a great development of wind energy technology, which has … Continue reading The Montes Torozos wind farm, promoted by Naturgy, wins the Eolo Prize for Rural Integration of Wind Power 2020
Continue readingThe Spanish Wind Energy Association positively value the RDL 23/2020 that promotes the role of wind power in the Spanish economic revival
AEE valuations on the RDL 23/2020 by which measures are approved to promote renewable energies and promote economic recovery The RDL is a necessary boost to take advantage of the potential of the wind sector in its contribution to the revival of the economy, its industrial driving effect on other sectors, its leadership in innovation … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association positively value the RDL 23/2020 that promotes the role of wind power in the Spanish economic revival
Continue readingThe Spanish Wind Energy Association joins the manifesto for a sustainable economic recovery
3549/5000in More than 1,300 personalities from politics, businessmen, unions, NGOs, scientists and civil society have signed a manifesto showing their support for a recovery plan for the Spanish economy that is sustainable. The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) has joined this initiative. “We support a recovery towards a more sustainable and robust economy, and demand … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association joins the manifesto for a sustainable economic recovery
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Wind energy evaluates the approval of the proposal for the Law on Climate Change and Energy Transition
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) appreciates the approval of the proposed law by the Council of Ministers and its referral to the Cortes It is an important first step in the process of adopting a Law that is called to be the founding milestone of the Spanish energy transition and the fulfillment of the Paris … Continue reading Wind energy evaluates the approval of the proposal for the Law on Climate Change and Energy Transition
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CO2 emissions from energy sources in Spain were reduced by 7.2% in 2019, thanks to the greater wind energy contribution
Eurostat estimates that in 2019, a year before the European Union (EU) extensively introduced containment measures for COVID-19, the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the combustion of fossil fuels (mainly oil and products derived from oil, coal, peat and natural gas) decreased significantly by 4.3% compared to the previous year in the EU. Spain … Continue reading CO2 emissions from energy sources in Spain were reduced by 7.2% in 2019, thanks to the greater wind energy contribution
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Wind energy companies in Spain continue to collaborate in the fight against COVID-19
Since the health crisis started by COVID-19 in the world, there have been many companies in the wind energy sector in Spain that are collaborating in the donation of products, as well as the provision of services to fight this pandemic. Below, we summarize some actions that several of the members of the Wind Business … Continue reading Wind energy companies in Spain continue to collaborate in the fight against COVID-19
Continue readingWind energy generates 14,233 GWh in the first quarter of 2020, 23.4% of generation in Spain
Wind energy has covered more than 20% of electricity demand in the first quarters since 2013 in Spain.With the 25,704 MW of wind power installed today, wind farm generation with wind turbines contributes to the energy mix over a fifth of the energy demanded in the electrical system.The calculation of the first quarter of 2020 … Continue reading Wind energy generates 14,233 GWh in the first quarter of 2020, 23.4% of generation in Spain
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