Naturgy and the EIB have signed a first tranche of this financing worth €400 million of the total approved €1 billion. The loan will finance the start-up of new renewable energy plants and the repowering and hybridisation of existing ones. Upon completion, the project is expected to generate green energy equivalent to the approximate average … Continue reading Naturgy and the EIB agree on a €1 billion loan to invest in solar photovoltaic and onshore wind energy projects in Spain
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Solar energy is losing market value, wind energy maintains it better
In recent times, solar photovoltaic energy has experienced unprecedented growth in many countries. Spain is a particularly clear example, where more than 3 GW have been installed annually since 2019, with 5.5 GW installed last year (excluding self-consumption, which adds a significant contribution). As a result, solar energy is becoming one of the key players … Continue reading Solar energy is losing market value, wind energy maintains it better
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European wind energy continued to curb the effect of the gas price rise on electricity markets in the third week of November
In the third week of November, average prices in most major European electricity markets declined compared to the previous week. On Sunday, November 24, several markets registered the lowest daily price since at least the last three months. High wind energy production, which during the week reached historical or November records in the main European … Continue reading European wind energy continued to curb the effect of the gas price rise on electricity markets in the third week of November
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Spain approves 10 photovoltaic, hybridisation and 210 MW storage projects in the third week of November
The Official State Gazette for the third week of November contains announcements corresponding to 10 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 320 MW, including 100 MW belonging to Viga Renovables.Resolution formulating the report determining the environmental impact of the 36 MW El Almendro Photovoltaic Solar Park project, and its evacuation infrastructure, in the province of Huelva, … Continue reading Spain approves 10 photovoltaic, hybridisation and 210 MW storage projects in the third week of November
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Spain’s photovoltaic solar power poised to surpass wind power
Spain’s solar power is on track to overtake wind power as the leading source in the country’s expanding renewable energy sector, which now accounts for more than half of the total energy mix, industry insiders told Xinhua. Renewable energy sources have supplied 57.5 per cent of Spain’s electricity production this year, according to the association … Continue reading Spain’s photovoltaic solar power poised to surpass wind power
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The Spanish Photovoltaic Union applauds the appointment of Sara Aagesen to advance the energy transition
For the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the new minister “has demonstrated great commitment and efficiency” as Secretary of State for Energy.The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has indicated that the appointment of Sara Aagesen as Minister for the Ecological Transition “is, without a doubt, good news to continue moving forward on the right foot in the … Continue reading The Spanish Photovoltaic Union applauds the appointment of Sara Aagesen to advance the energy transition
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Iberdrola invests in start-up RTS to develop innovative materials for offshore wind and energy renovations
Iberdrola, through its start-up programme Perseo, has invested in the start-up Revestimientos Técnicos Sostenibles (RTS) to promote its innovative solutions related to manufacturing insulation and anti-corrosion coatings, which have a direct use on offshore wind structures and in the energy renovation of buildings. This investment comes after the utility has spent more than three years … Continue reading Iberdrola invests in start-up RTS to develop innovative materials for offshore wind and energy renovations
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Yesterday, wind power reached a new historical generation maximum in Spain with 433.7 GWh, 52% of the daily mix
On July 12 of this year, solar photovoltaic energy surpassed its daily production records by reaching a contribution of 211.9 GWh, with which it achieved a share of 25.4% in the national generation structure. Spanish renewables are expected to exceed their entire annual production for 2023 today, which would mark a new historical milestone for … Continue reading Yesterday, wind power reached a new historical generation maximum in Spain with 433.7 GWh, 52% of the daily mix
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Olive trees and photovoltaic plants can coexist and increase oil production
A project from the University of Cordoba proves that photovoltaics and olive trees can coexist and improve the efficiency of the farm.The implementation of photovoltaic plants on land that has traditionally been used for agriculture has been generating discussion and controversy for years. In fact, protest movements have already arisen in many corners of Andalusia … Continue reading Olive trees and photovoltaic plants can coexist and increase oil production
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Spain and Portugal both get 40% of their electricity from photovoltaic and wind power
European neighbors Portugal and Spain are currently neck-and-neck in the race to roll out solar and wind power. On the chart, you can see the share of electricity from the combination of solar and wind in each country. Their rate of progress has been very similar. In 2023, both countries generated around 40% of their … Continue reading Spain and Portugal both get 40% of their electricity from photovoltaic and wind power
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Wind power prevents rising gas prices from driving up European electricity market prices in the second week of November. In the second week of November, average prices in most major European electricity markets exceeded €100/MWh, although they were lower than the previous week. This decrease occurred thanks to the increase in wind energy production and … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of NovemberPhotovoltaic and wind energy
Continue readingSpain approves 9 photovoltaic, hybrid and 200 MW storage projects in the second week of November
The Official State Gazette for the second week of November contains the announcements corresponding to 9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 802.58 MW, of which 311.2 MW are from Iberdrola.Environmental impact statement for the El Horizonte photovoltaic solar plant project, of 51.985 MW, and its evacuation infrastructure, in the province of Alicante, promoted by Viridi. … Continue reading Spain approves 9 photovoltaic, hybrid and 200 MW storage projects in the second week of November
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Acciona Energía, new IKEA supplier to promote self-consumption of photovoltaic (PV) energy
In addition to photovoltaic panels for self-consumption, IKEA Energy Services will offer charging points for electric vehicles. ACCIONA Energía has announced today an agreement with IKEA in Spain to bring a range of renewable energy, self-consumption and energy efficiency solutions to Spanish households. Through this agreement, IKEA expands its Energy Services by offering the installation … Continue reading Acciona Energía, new IKEA supplier to promote self-consumption of photovoltaic (PV) energy
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The photovoltaic paradox: the one that generates the least income but lowers the electricity bill in Spain the most
Renewables reduce the price of energy and this necessarily has a positive effect on consumers’ pockets. In this sense, the more clean sources in the generation mix, the lower the price of electricity will be. This is good for households and businesses, but it brings with it a problem for project developers, especially for solar … Continue reading The photovoltaic paradox: the one that generates the least income but lowers the electricity bill in Spain the most
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Acciona Energía sells 626 MW hydro portfolio in Spain to Endesa for €1 billion
ACCIONA Energía has reached an agreement with Endesa for the sale of 100% of the Corporación Acciona Hidráulica, S.L. company for €1 billion (Enterprise Value). The transaction is free of debt and will generate estimated capital gains of €620 million. Closing is anticipated in the first half of 2025, following the necessary antitrust and foreign … Continue reading Acciona Energía sells 626 MW hydro portfolio in Spain to Endesa for €1 billion
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Iberdrola gives new wings to its wind farms with wind measurement formulas for its wind turbines
The world’s leading utility by wind power capacity, with approximately 23,000 MW, has launched a programme to improve wind turbine metering at its facilities. Iberdrola has launched a challenge to develop new wind-measurement formulas through its startup programme Perseo. The solution can comprise both traditional and state-of-the-art sensors and must include wind-speed and wind-direction measurements, … Continue reading Iberdrola gives new wings to its wind farms with wind measurement formulas for its wind turbines
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Two Iberdrola photovoltaic plants in Murcia and Salamanca receive the UNEF Seal of Excellence in Sustainability
The Peñarrubia (Murcia) and Villarino (Salamanca) solar plants, developed and operated by Iberdrola, have become the 45th project to receive the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability from the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF). This recognition highlights their integration into the environment and their respect for biodiversity and local communities. After an independent audit, both projects stood … Continue reading Two Iberdrola photovoltaic plants in Murcia and Salamanca receive the UNEF Seal of Excellence in Sustainability
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UNEF awards the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability to the Talayuela II photovoltaic plant by Statkraft, in Cáceres
The plant, with an installed capacity of 55.2 MWp, stands out for milestones in terms of sustainability such as the recycling of 90% of the waste generated during the construction phase, as well as for its remarkable integration with the environmental and social environment The Talayuela II photovoltaic plant, in the province of Cáceres and … Continue reading UNEF awards the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability to the Talayuela II photovoltaic plant by Statkraft, in Cáceres
Continue readingPhotovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of November
In the first week of November, prices in the main European electricity markets rose, with most of their weekly averages exceeding €110/MWh. In some markets, hourly prices were the highest since 2022, and in others, the highest of this year. The increase in demand, as well as the decrease in wind energy production and photovoltaic … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of November
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Iberdrola obtains environmental permit for its first wind power repowering project in Spain
This is the environmental permit for the Molar de Molinar wind farm in Castilla – La Mancha. The company will upgrade two onshore wind farms in the region, which will go from 139 wind turbines to 22. The upgrade involves replacing the old wind turbines with more modern, more powerful ones equipped with the latest … Continue reading Iberdrola obtains environmental permit for its first wind power repowering project in Spain
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