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
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Photovoltaic 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
Continue readingSpain approves 7 photovoltaic and hybrid projects in the first week of November for 587.21 MW
The Official State Gazette for the month of November contains announcements corresponding to 7 photovoltaic projects for 587.21 MW, including 222.09 MW belonging to Endesa.Application for declaration of public utility of the photovoltaic projects FV Tan Energy 2 and FV Tan Energy 4, of 43.35 MW respectively, in the municipality of Jimena de la Frontera, … Continue reading Spain approves 7 photovoltaic and hybrid projects in the first week of November for 587.21 MW
Continue readingSpain approves 3 GW for 38 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects during October
The Official State Gazette contains announcements for October of 38 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects, and 4 rejected projects totalling 430 MW.Report determining the environmental impact of the 54.6 MW Los Vientos I photovoltaic solar plant project, and its evacuation infrastructure, in the province of Zaragoza, promoted by Sydis. Prior administrative authorisation for modifications and administrative … Continue reading Spain approves 3 GW for 38 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects during October
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Wind sector expresses rejection of Xunta’s proposal to force Galician companies to sell 50% of their electricity with wind power through PPAs
The wind sector expresses its strongest rejection of the Xunta de Galicia’s proposal to force Galician wind farms to be sold 50 percent of their electricity generated by wind power facilities to exclusively Galician companies through PPAs ?? The new proposal of the Xunta de Galicia consists of forcing Galician wind farms to sell 50% … Continue reading Wind sector expresses rejection of Xunta’s proposal to force Galician companies to sell 50% of their electricity with wind power through PPAs
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The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) calls for clarification of the regulation of energy communities
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has requested the development, as occurred with Self-Consumption, of a specific Royal Decree that sets the bases for the development of Energy Communities. In a statement, the employers’ association proposed a “complete” regulatory framework on Energy Communities that “defines the bases and creates a favourable environment for their development, providing … Continue reading The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) calls for clarification of the regulation of energy communities
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The Spanish offshore wind sector prepares in Cadiz for the first auction in 2025
The third edition of the Offshore Wind Congress brings together, in Cadiz from November 6 to 8, more than 400 national and international attendees who will analyze the future challenges for the deployment of floating offshore wind in Spain, under the main objective of installing 3 GW of offshore wind by 2030, identified in the … Continue reading The Spanish offshore wind sector prepares in Cadiz for the first auction in 2025
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The offshore wind projects won by Iberdrola this summer will mean €3B in purchases from Basque companies
Ignacio Galán, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, today held his first meeting with the Lehendakari, President of the Basque Government, Imanol Pradales, in Vitoria-Gasteiz. The meeting, at the headquarters of the Basque Government (Lehendakaritza), is part of the regular meetings between the Executive Chairman of the company and the authorities of the Basque institutions. The Executive … Continue reading The offshore wind projects won by Iberdrola this summer will mean €3B in purchases from Basque companies
Continue readingTotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant
The Ramal Sur hybrid plant will consist of an 85.8 MW wind farm and a 44.72 MW photovoltaic park for hybridisation with the existing Castejón 1 combined cycle thermal power plant, of 424.91 MW.The Official State Gazette (BOE) on Tuesday published the announcement by the Department of Industry and Energy of the Government Delegation in … Continue reading TotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of October
End of October and beginning of November marked by rising prices in European electricity markets. In the last week of October, prices in most major European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week, with weekly averages exceeding €80/MWh. On November 4, some markets registered their highest hourly prices of the year. Photovoltaic energy reached … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of October
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Wind energy leads generation in Spain with 26.3% in October and photovoltaic reached 13.4%
During this month of October, renewables have generated 15.4% more than in the same period of the previous year and have accounted for 55.9% of the monthly mix. Wind energy leads the generation structure by producing 26.3% of the national total recorded in the month of October.National electricity demand experienced an increase of 1.9% in … Continue reading Wind energy leads generation in Spain with 26.3% in October and photovoltaic reached 13.4%
Continue readingSpain approves 583 MW for 9 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the last week of October
The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the last week of October of 9 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 583 MW, including 183.75 from Prodiel.Application for modification of the prior administrative and construction authorisation for the Envatios XXV photovoltaic park of 183.75 MW, and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipal terms of Valdenuño Fernández, … Continue reading Spain approves 583 MW for 9 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the last week of October
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Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management close the first 50 MW of photovoltaic power in their 2,500 MW alliance portfolio
Iberdrola and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, has incorporated the first 50 MW (megawatts) of solar PV to their €2 billion renewable energy investment alliance.The Peñarrubia solar PV plant is located Murcia, with a total capacity of 50 MW. This new plant reinforces the strategic alliance of more than €2 … Continue reading Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management close the first 50 MW of photovoltaic power in their 2,500 MW alliance portfolio
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