In total, 139 wind turbines will be dismantled – 417 blades – which represents more than 800 tons. Iberdrola Spain has awarded EnergyLoop the contract to recycle the blades and manage the waste components of the Isabela and Molar de Molinar wind farms in Albacete, the company’s first to be repowered in Spain. In total, … Continue reading Iberdrola awards EnergyLoop the recycling of blades from its first wind power repowering project in Spain
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of December
December starts with the highest prices of the year for TTF gas and some European electricity markets. In the first week of December, weekly prices in most major European electricity markets continued to exceed €100/MWh. During weekdays, prices were higher than in the previous week, with France, Italy and Belgium reaching their highest values of … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of December
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Recurrent Energy Signs 300 MW Power Purchase Agreement with Major U.S. Tech Company in Spain
Recurrent Energy, a Canadian Solar subsidiary, has signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a major U.S. technology company for renewable energy from the Tordesillas solar PV project in Spain. The project, located in Valladolid, has an installed capacity of 300 MWp and is expected to be operational by 2026. The project will generate … Continue reading Recurrent Energy Signs 300 MW Power Purchase Agreement with Major U.S. Tech Company in Spain
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Spain approves 7 photovoltaic projects in the first week of December, almost all hybrid, for 482.5 MW
The Official State Gazette for the first week of December contains announcements for 7 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 482.5 MW, including 164 MWp from Statkraft.Application for a declaration of public utility for the Cañuelo II photovoltaic plant project, of 23 MW, in the municipality of Los Barrios (Cádiz), promoted by Capital Dynamics. Request for … Continue reading Spain approves 7 photovoltaic projects in the first week of December, almost all hybrid, for 482.5 MW
Continue readingSolar photovoltaic energy registered historical production records for the month of November in Spain, Italy, France and Portugal
Wind energy production increased compared to October in most major European markets. In November, monthly prices in most major European electricity markets exceeded €100/MWh. In almost all markets, this was the highest monthly price since at least May 2023. The increase in gas prices, which reached the highest average since December 2023, was the main … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic energy registered historical production records for the month of November in Spain, Italy, France and Portugal
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During the month of November, renewables generated 50.8%, with wind power being the leading technology in Spain’s mix
On November 21, the Spanish electricity system recorded the largest contribution of GWh of wind energy in a single day, up to 434 GWh, half of the entire national production for that day. The demand for electricity in Spain fell by 0.4% in November.National electricity demand in November fell by 0.4% compared to the same … Continue reading During the month of November, renewables generated 50.8%, with wind power being the leading technology in Spain’s mix
Continue readingDecline in wind energy allows gas to push European electricity markets above €100/MWh in the last week of November
In the last week of November, prices in most major European electricity markets increased and registered weekly averages above €100/MWh. The main causes of this increase were lower wind energy production and higher gas prices. Solar photovoltaic energy production was higher than the previous week and reached the second highest value for a November day … Continue reading Decline in wind energy allows gas to push European electricity markets above €100/MWh in the last week of November
Continue readingSpain approves 9 photovoltaic (PV) and hybrid projects for 764 MW, including 240 MW of storage in the fourth week of November
Declaration of public utility (BOE) of the Ququima photovoltaic plant with 231.68 MW of installed capacity, its evacuation infrastructure and the Ququima 30/220 kV electrical transformer substation (SET), located in the municipalities of Baza and Caniles (Granada), promoted by Aquila Clean Energy. Prior administrative authorisation (BOE) for the Peñaflor III and Peñaflor IV photovoltaic installations, … Continue reading Spain approves 9 photovoltaic (PV) and hybrid projects for 764 MW, including 240 MW of storage in the fourth week of November
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Naturgy and the EIB agree on a €1 billion loan to invest in solar photovoltaic and onshore wind energy projects in Spain
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
Continue readingSpain’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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