The Official State Gazette for the second week of September contains announcements corresponding to 9 projects for 263.4 MW belonging to Enel Green Power, and 557 MW to Viridi. We compile the most notable announcements from the Official State Gazette (BOE) of the second week of September: Application for declaration of prior administrative authorization of … Continue reading Spain authorizes 875 MW for 9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects in the second week of September
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The Xunta asks for European support to unblock the deployment of wind energy in Galicia
The Galician Government invoked this Wednesday the complicity and support of the European institutions to “unblock” the deployment of wind energy in Galicia and thus be able to comply with the decarbonisation objectives that emanate from the European Green Pact. Accompanied by several collaborators, the Minister of the Environment of the Xunta, Ángeles Vázquez, held … Continue reading The Xunta asks for European support to unblock the deployment of wind energy in Galicia
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the week of September 2
September starts with price rises in European electricity markets except in the Iberian market thanks to renewable energy. In the week of September 2, prices rose in most European electricity markets. The increase in demand, together with lower solar energy production in most markets, favored this behavior. The MIBEL market was the exception, where prices … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the week of September 2
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Spain authorises six PV and hybrid projects of 465 MW in the first week of September, including 140 MW from Solaria
Application for the declaration of public utility of the Maira Beta Group Photovoltaic Plant of 140.127 MW and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipal terms of La Vid de Bureba, Berzosa de Bureba, Vileña, Grisaleña, Llano de Bureba, Los Barrios de Bureba, Quintanilla San García, Valluércanes, Briviesca, Vallarta de Bureba, Valle de Tobalina, Busto de … Continue reading Spain authorises six PV and hybrid projects of 465 MW in the first week of September, including 140 MW from Solaria
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Naturgy begins construction of three photovoltaic (PV) plants in Andújar (Jaén) with the capacity to supply 55,800 homes
Andújar I, Andújar II and Andújar III represent an investment of more than 60 million euros and will generate more than 700 direct and indirect jobs between the construction and operation phases. The three plants will produce 180 GWh of renewable energy annually, which will avoid the emission of 90,000 tons of CO2 per year. … Continue reading Naturgy begins construction of three photovoltaic (PV) plants in Andújar (Jaén) with the capacity to supply 55,800 homes
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Installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity has increased by 28% during 2023 in Spain
For the first time in history, in 2023, renewable energy in Spain has exceeded 50% of annual generation. The installed capacity of the generating park in Spain has increased by 5.2%, ending 2023 with 125,620 MW. The installed renewable capacity in the national electricity system has increased by 6.3 GW, which has allowed reaching a … Continue reading Installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity has increased by 28% during 2023 in Spain
Continue readingPhotovoltaic and wind power made electricity prices 40% lower in the first half of the year in Spain
The wholesale price of electricity in Spain during the first half of 2024 was up to 40% lower than it would have been without the investments in solar photovoltaic and wind capacity made since 2019, according to an article published in the Economic Bulletin of the Bank of Spain. The article, authored by Javier Quintana, … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power made electricity prices 40% lower in the first half of the year in Spain
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of August
In the week of August 26, prices rose in all European markets. Wind and solar energy production registered declines, while electricity demand increased in most markets. TTF gas futures prices for the Front?Month remained below €40/MWh and CO2 emission allowance futures for the reference contract of December 2024 remained around €71/t. Solar photovoltaic, solar thermoelectric … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of August
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For the fourth consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 23% of the total
Demand for electric energy in Spain increases by 3.8% in August. For the fourth consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the national generation mix with 23% of the total. Wind energy generated 16.6%. Monthly production with renewables in our country accounted for 52.6% and technologies that do not emit CO2 equivalent reached a share of 75.4%.National … Continue reading For the fourth consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 23% of the total
Continue readingSpain authorises 1.84 GW of photovoltaic and hybridisation, including 519 MW from Solaria
The Official State Gazette of the last week of August contains announcements corresponding to 25 photovoltaic projects for 1.84 GW, including 346 MW from Cepsa and 345 MW from Prodiel. Solaria plans 11 plants in Toledo.Request for prior administrative authorisation and construction and declaration and recognition, specifically, of public utility, of the project to build … Continue reading Spain authorises 1.84 GW of photovoltaic and hybridisation, including 519 MW from Solaria
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The Xunta grants authorization to three wind power plants in Galicia
The project includes five wind turbines with a hub height of between 120 and 164 metres and a rotor diameter of 155 metres. The Xunta authorises the construction of the Carboeiro wind farm, which will be located on land belonging to the municipalities of Arteixo, Culleredo and A Laracha. The Ministry of the Environment and … Continue reading The Xunta grants authorization to three wind power plants in Galicia
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Iberdrola to install 700 MW of photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in Spain
The total investment amount for the five photovoltaic and hybridisation projects that Iberdrola is developing in the provinces of Huelva, Valencia, Valladolid and Toledo is 380 million euros.Last July, Iberdrola obtained authorisation for the construction of 700 MW of five photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the provinces of Huelva, Valencia, Valladolid and Toledo. The total … Continue reading Iberdrola to install 700 MW of photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in Spain
Continue readingPhotovoltaic and wind power in the fourth week of August
In the fourth week of August, prices declined in most European markets, supported by increased wind energy production coupled with decreases in demand and average temperatures. The exception was the Iberian market, where prices remained above €90/MWh for most of the week, with lower solar energy production in Spain and Portugal, and wind energy in … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power in the fourth week of August
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Catalan institutes, police stations, hospitals and unique buildingswill have photovoltaic energy production facilities
The installation of photovoltaic solar panels in more than 1,400 buildings will allow the production of a fifth of all the electricity consumed by the Administration.The Valencian engineering company Vielca Ingenieros is one of the companies awarded the Framework Agreement for the contracting of Technical Assistance for the drafting of projects, technical management and coordination … Continue reading Catalan institutes, police stations, hospitals and unique buildingswill have photovoltaic energy production facilities
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UNEF launches the Photovoltaic competition to raise awareness of the environmental integration of solar energy
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has launched the IV PHOTOvoltaic Photography Competition with the aim of raising awareness through photography of the high standards of environmental integration that ground-based photovoltaic projects in Spain meet. The competition is held on the occasion of the XI Solar Forum, which will be held on October 9 and 10, … Continue reading UNEF launches the Photovoltaic competition to raise awareness of the environmental integration of solar energy
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Spain ranks first in the world in percentage of photovoltaic energy
This is stated in the latest annual report ‘Snapshot of Global PV Markets’, by the IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme.Spain added 7.7 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic energy in 2023, which raised the cumulative installed capacity to 37.6 GW, according to data from the latest report “Snapshot of Global Photovoltaic Markets 2024” by the Photovoltaic … Continue reading Spain ranks first in the world in percentage of photovoltaic energy
Continue readingEDP leads in hybridisation in Spain with more than 100 MW of wind and solar power capacity
EDP is the first company to implement hybrid projects, which combine solar and wind power, in Spain, Portugal, and Poland. This feat highlights its commitment to innovation with new technologies to maximize energy efficiency; The company has three hybrid farms in Spain amounting to 103.35 MW: Cruz de Hierro, with 28.75 MW (Ávila); Villacastín, with … Continue reading EDP leads in hybridisation in Spain with more than 100 MW of wind and solar power capacity
Continue readingSpain authorised 5 GW in July in 43 photovoltaic and hybrid projects
Administrative authorisation for construction of the 93.24 MW Caparacena 220 photovoltaic plant, which Endesa is promoting in the municipal areas of Moclín, Atarfe and Colomera (Granada). Preliminary administrative authorisation and administrative authorisation for construction of the 51.85 MW Torozos 2 photovoltaic plant, promoted by Q-Energy in Simancas, Arroyo de la Encomienda, Ciguñuela and Zaratán (Valladolid). … Continue reading Spain authorised 5 GW in July in 43 photovoltaic and hybrid projects
Continue readingEDP puts its third hybrid wind and photovoltaic energy project into operation in Spain
EDP Renováveis exceeded 100 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity in hybrid wind and solar photovoltaic energy projects in the Spanish market, having other similar projects in other geographies, including Portugal.EDP ??Renováveis ??has put into operation its third hybrid project in Spain, combining wind and solar photovoltaic energy, the Cruz de Hierro project, in Ávila, with … Continue reading EDP puts its third hybrid wind and photovoltaic energy project into operation in Spain
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Iberdrola confirms access to the electrical grid of Ekienea, the largest photovoltaic plant in the Basque Country
The Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, met today in Bilbao with the company’s management team and the Executive Committee in their traditional first meeting after the summer, coinciding with the celebration of the Aste Nagusia. During this event, it was announced that the Ekienea project, the largest solar farm in the Basque Country with a … Continue reading Iberdrola confirms access to the electrical grid of Ekienea, the largest photovoltaic plant in the Basque Country
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