ACCIONA Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with DaVita, a leading provider of healthcare services specialized in dialysis and chronic kidney disease treatments, to supply 100% renewable electricity in Spain for 12 years. The electricity will come from the Ayora I-II-III photovoltaic complex (85.74 MWp), currently under development in the municipality of Jarafuel … Continue reading Acciona Energía signs a photovoltaic PPA with DaVita in Spain
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RWE commissions 92 MW photovoltaic farm in Spain
Over the past two years, RWE has taken major steps to expand its solar business to more than 4.2 gigawatts worldwide. In addition to the US and Australia, Europe offers great opportunities for solar growth. Following the start of construction of its largest solar project in Greece and first solar plants in the UK, RWE … Continue reading RWE commissions 92 MW photovoltaic farm in Spain
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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
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José Donoso is elected president of the Committee of National Associations of SolarPower Europe
José Donoso, general director of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef), has been elected president of the Committee of the National Associations of SolarPower Europe and member of the Board of the European association. In the words of Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe: “With our newly strengthened Board and through the appointment of José Donoso … Continue reading José Donoso is elected president of the Committee of National Associations of SolarPower Europe
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Soltec will supply 367 MW of photovoltaics from its SFOne tracker for X-Elio in Murcia
This plant will have SFOne trackers from Soltec. This double-row 1P tracker stands out for its great competitiveness and its low profile, which minimizes visual impact and maximizes energy efficiency. The project will have a total of 5,948 followers. In addition to the supply of the plant, which is scheduled to begin at the end … Continue reading Soltec will supply 367 MW of photovoltaics from its SFOne tracker for X-Elio in Murcia
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Curtailment, record-low power prices threaten photovoltaic investments in Spain
Renewable energy promoters have underestimated the effects of restrictions and low wholesale prices, putting countries like Spain at risk of bankruptcy. In April, the average wholesale price in Spain reached a historic low of just over 5 euros per MWh.The situation is even worse if regional energy trade is taken into account. In Bulgaria, the … Continue reading Curtailment, record-low power prices threaten photovoltaic investments in Spain
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Apple builds a photovoltaic plant in Segovia
Apple is building a photovoltaic plant in Segovia with 105 megawatts of electricity that will be operational at the end of 2024 and is part of its plans for the company to be carbon neutral by 2030 throughout its value chain.In a statement, the company explained that this project aims to offset the amount of … Continue reading Apple builds a photovoltaic plant in Segovia
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Enercon reaches 1 GW of installed wind power in Spain
Enercon celebrates an event in Gran Canaria to commemorate 1 GW of installed power in Spain, sharing its story about a long journey. The event, organized in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, was held to celebrate Enercon reaching the milestone of 1 GW of installed power with 66% of the market share in the Canary … Continue reading Enercon reaches 1 GW of installed wind power in Spain
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of April
In the second week of April, prices in almost all major European electricity markets were higher than in the previous week, although in most of them the weekly average was below €50/MWh. The Iberian MIBEL market had the lowest prices for the tenth consecutive week. All markets, except Italy, registered negative hourly prices. The Spanish … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of April
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Uriel Renovables connects the first hybrid photovoltaic-biogas plant in Spain
Uriel Renovables has connected the first megawatt of its photovoltaic installation to the Montemarta Cónica Comprehensive Urban Solid Waste Treatment Center, located in Alcalá de Guadaira (Seville).The project combines the energy generated by landfill biogas with that of solar modules, located in already closed waste disposal vessels.Uriel Renovables, a Spanish renewable energy company with a … Continue reading Uriel Renovables connects the first hybrid photovoltaic-biogas plant in Spain
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Photovoltaics inject 76,000 euros per megawatt into towns with tax collection in Spain
The installation of a photovoltaic plant is a money-generating activity for local entities through taxation. UNEF estimates about 76,000 euros per megawatt over the entire useful life of the plant, about 25 years.The installation of a photovoltaic plant is an income-generating activity for local entities due to different tax figures. Overall, a town council receives … Continue reading Photovoltaics inject 76,000 euros per megawatt into towns with tax collection in Spain
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Juan 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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Iberdrola’s renewable energy production reaches 10-year highs in Spain
Continued investments by the Iberdrola in renewables and its commitment to decarbonization has seen clean energy production in Spain reach a decade high. In the first quarter of 2024, the group generated 10,489 GWh with clean energy, an increase of 19.4% compared to the same period last year. The company has not had such a … Continue reading Iberdrola’s renewable energy production reaches 10-year highs in Spain
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Naturgy starts three new photovoltaic plants in Castilla-La Mancha with 150 MW
The Group will invest more than 76 million euros in the Zorita I and Zorita II facilities, in Guadalajara, and Ocaña, in Toledo, which will increase renewable power in the region by 150 MW. The new plants will produce around 310 GWh of energy per year and will help avoid the emission of more than … Continue reading Naturgy starts three new photovoltaic plants in Castilla-La Mancha with 150 MW
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Ferrovial will build two photovoltaic plants in Soria capable of supplying 30,000 families
Ferrovial will build two photovoltaic plants for Aquila Clean Energy with the capacity to supply 30,000 homes annually in Matalebreras, Soria. Aligned with its commitment to renewable energies, the company will be responsible for designing, building and carrying out the operation and maintenance of the solar project for two years. Ferrovial will develop these two … Continue reading Ferrovial will build two photovoltaic plants in Soria capable of supplying 30,000 families
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Plenitude begins construction of the 330 MW Renopool photovoltaic plant in Badajoz, Spain
Plenitude, a company controlled by Eni, has announced the start of construction of the Renopool photovoltaic plant in Badajoz, Spain. With a capacity of 330 MWp, Renopool will be the largest solar project ever built by the company worldwide. The photovoltaic installation, built with the support of the construction companies OHLA, Sacyr and Sarpel, will … Continue reading Plenitude begins construction of the 330 MW Renopool photovoltaic plant in Badajoz, Spain
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April starts with new photovoltaic energy records
In the first week of April, prices fell in the main European electricity markets, with most of them below €50/MWh. Photovoltaic energy reached an all?time production record in Portugal and the second highest value ever in Italy. In France, wind energy registered the second and third highest production for an April month. In addition to … Continue reading April starts with new photovoltaic energy records
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40 years since the first Ecotècnia wind turbine
The history of wind energy is fascinating, and I’ve always believed that it’s particularly poorly documented, especially in the case of Spanish wind energy. It’s a real shame that in a pioneering country and in a sector with only 40-50 years of history (at least what we call modern wind energy), many of the significant … Continue reading 40 years since the first Ecotècnia wind turbine
Continue readingSolar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of March
The Spanish electricity market registers negative prices for the first time and, together with Portugal, continues to have the lowest prices in Europe. In the last week of March, the Iberian MIBEL market registered the lowest prices in Europe for the eighth consecutive week and the Spanish market registered negative prices for the first time … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of March
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Wind power generated 27.1% of electricity in Spain in March and photovoltaics 13.6%
The demand for electrical energy in Spain increases by 1.9% in March. Renewables reach a record monthly production (14,591 GWh) and also coverage in the mix (65.2%). Generation without emissions accounts for 82.2% of the total and reaches its highest share since records began. For the sixth consecutive month, wind energy continues to be the … Continue reading Wind power generated 27.1% of electricity in Spain in March and photovoltaics 13.6%
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