ACCIONA Energía has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Vidrala, a leading company in the design and manufacture of glass containers, for the supply of renewable energy for a period of 10 years. Through this agreement, Vidrala will cover between 20% and 25% of its electricity needs. The contract will come into effect in … Continue reading Acciona Energía signs PPA with Vidrala to supply wind energy to its plants in Spain and Portugal
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With more than 23% of demand coverage, thanks to wind power, the price of electricity was reduced by 19% in 2023 in Spain
The Wind Yearbook, a reference publication prepared by the Wind Business Association (AEE), reflects the most representative data on the contribution of wind energy in Spain and in the world. SPAIN IS A LEADER IN WIND GENERATION. Main figures of the sector: Wind energy is the technology that contributes the most to our energy system, … Continue reading With more than 23% of demand coverage, thanks to wind power, the price of electricity was reduced by 19% in 2023 in Spain
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European electricity markets react to increased wind energy production with price declines
In the second week of June, prices in most major European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week. Over the weekend, almost all markets reached negative hourly prices. The Iberian market registered prices of ?€2.00/MWh, which is the lowest value in the history of this market. France reached the lowest price since the end … Continue reading European electricity markets react to increased wind energy production with price declines
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Spain’s wind `power and photovoltaic energy could exceed demand
The Castilla-La Mancha region of central Spain was once known for its wind turbines. The 28 huge wind turbines of the Sierra del Romeral wind farm, located in the hills not far from the historic city of Toledo, dominate this landscape. Operated by Iberdrola, they are part of a trend that has accelerated Spanish production … Continue reading Spain’s wind `power and photovoltaic energy could exceed demand
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Hornillos de Cerrato (Spain) receives the EOLO 2024 award for the rural integration of wind energy
The award recognizes that wind energy has been implemented with harmony and is compatible with the rest of the economic activities. The municipality of Hornillos de Cerrato in Palencia (Spain) has been awarded the EOLO Prize by the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) for being a “model municipality” where the development and integration of wind … Continue reading Hornillos de Cerrato (Spain) receives the EOLO 2024 award for the rural integration of wind energy
Continue readingThe decline in wind energy pushed European market prices higher at the beginning of June
In the first week of June, prices in most European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week. Germany registered the highest price since the end of November 2023, €235.52/MWh, on June 4 from 20:00 to 21:00. The increases were largely driven by the general decline in wind energy production. Despite the increases, most markets … Continue reading The decline in wind energy pushed European market prices higher at the beginning of June
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Council of Ministers will debate floating photovoltaics in Spain
The Minister for the Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, assured this Tuesday during her appearance in the Senate, that she trusts that the royal decree for the installation of floating photovoltaic plants will be submitted to the approval of the Government “in the coming weeks”, before summer, having the comments of the Council of State already … Continue reading Council of Ministers will debate floating photovoltaics in Spain
Continue reading40 years later, photovoltaics lights up half of Spain
Photovoltaic solar has become the second technology with the most megawatts installed and led electricity generation in May for the first time. In 1984, 40 years ago, a space technology, used since 1958 outside of Earth, was established in Spain. Iberdrola then launched the first photovoltaic plant connected to the grid in San Agustín de … Continue reading 40 years later, photovoltaics lights up half of Spain
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The EOLO group develops a new method to analyze the long-term mechanical fatigue of floating offshore wind
The EOLO group, from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has presented an innovative method to analyze the long-term mechanical fatigue of floating offshore wind turbines. This advance, led by researcher Alain Ulazia, promises to optimize the useful life of these structures and evaluate their viability in different locations. Using wind and wave history … Continue reading The EOLO group develops a new method to analyze the long-term mechanical fatigue of floating offshore wind
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Rafael Benjumea revalidates his position as president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF)
Rafael Benjumea, from FLS Solar, has been re-elected as president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) during the General Assembly held by the Association this Wednesday in Madrid, a position he has held since 2020. During these four years of mandate, the sector has experienced key regulatory changes and experienced moments of record growth due … Continue reading Rafael Benjumea revalidates his position as president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF)
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So far in 2024, photovoltaics have avoided the emission of 6.4 million tons of CO2 in Spain
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union, the majority sector association of solar energy in Spain, commemorates one more year the International Environment Day by joining the call to action made by the United Nations Organization so that citizens, public institutions and companies work in a coordinated manner in the fight against the climate emergency. On this occasion, … Continue reading So far in 2024, photovoltaics have avoided the emission of 6.4 million tons of CO2 in Spain
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Lower prices in European electricity markets in the last week of May and new photovoltaic record in Portugal
In the last week of May, prices in most European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week. Most markets registered negative prices at the end of the week. The increase in renewable energy production and the decrease in demand in some markets favored the decreases. On May 27, Portugal broke the all?time record for … Continue reading Lower prices in European electricity markets in the last week of May and new photovoltaic record in Portugal
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Photovoltaic solar becomes the leading technology in the Spanish generation mix for the first time in May, with 23.8% of the total
Monthly production with renewables in our country represented 63% and technologies that do not emit CO2 equivalent reached a share of 81.4%: wind contributed 20.2% and photovoltaic 23.8%.The demand for electrical energy in Spain increases 1.1% in May. Electricity demand grows by 3.8% in the Balearic Islands and 2.8% in the Canary Islands, once the … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar becomes the leading technology in the Spanish generation mix for the first time in May, with 23.8% of the total
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Acciona will repower several wind farms located in Tahivilla
Little by little, new repowering projects are arriving in the Spanish wind farm fleet. A sector that will see quite a bit of movement in the coming years after the ministry (through IDAE) granted a package of aid. Among the winners of these grants, Acciona Energía has been one of the first to publicly announce … Continue reading Acciona will repower several wind farms located in Tahivilla
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Photovoltaic energy leads electricity generation in Spain with 27.6% of consumption
Photovoltaic solar energy has consolidated itself as the main source of electricity generation in May, according to data from Red Eléctrica de España (REE). This advance represents almost 24% of total electricity production and 27.6% of national consumption, excluding exports. This achievement stands out even more when one considers that just five years ago, photovoltaics … Continue reading Photovoltaic energy leads electricity generation in Spain with 27.6% of consumption
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CIP and GE Vernova sign a contract of more than 700 million euros for the supply of wind turbines in the Teruel wind farm
This agreement, one of the largest contracts for wind energy projects in Spain, is expected to provide a significant boost to the Spanish wind industry.The blades of the 125 wind turbines will be built in the GE Vernova factory in Castellón, and the towers in plants of other suppliers in Albacete, Burgos and Galicia.Copenhagen Infrastructure … Continue reading CIP and GE Vernova sign a contract of more than 700 million euros for the supply of wind turbines in the Teruel wind farm
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Acciona’s wind blade recycling plant ‘Waste2Fiber’ declared project of regional interest by the Navarra government
The ‘Waste2Fiber’ plant will use a proprietary thermal treatment technology for the recycling of composite materials present in wind turbine blades. The wind blade recycling plant ‘Waste2Fiber’, spearheaded by ACCIONA, has been declared “a project of regional interest” by the Government of Navarra today, which will accelerate its permitting process and development. Construction of the … Continue reading Acciona’s wind blade recycling plant ‘Waste2Fiber’ declared project of regional interest by the Navarra government
Continue readingPrices rise in European electricity markets due to gas and CO2 while photovoltaic energy continues to set records
In the week of May 20, prices in the main European electricity markets rose following increases in gas and CO2 prices. TTF gas and CO2 futures reached the highest values since the first half of December 2023 and January 2024, respectively. Even so, most markets registered negative hourly prices, primarily over the weekend. Solar photovoltaic … Continue reading Prices rise in European electricity markets due to gas and CO2 while photovoltaic energy continues to set records
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The rate of installation of self-consumption with photovoltaics in Spain fell by 26% in the first quarter of 2024
According to data recorded by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that already has 800 companies, in the first quarter of 2024, the pace of installation of self-consumption in Spain slowed down by 26% compared to the previous year. last year. For its part, the industrial sector is … Continue reading The rate of installation of self-consumption with photovoltaics in Spain fell by 26% in the first quarter of 2024
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Acciona Energía repowers the Tahivilla wind farm
ACCIONA Energía announced today the repowering of the Tahivilla wind farm in Tarifa (Cádiz), which will go from 98 wind turbines to 13 Nordex turbines. The old machines will begin to be dismantled this year, followed by the installation of the new turbines, with the start of operations planned for 2026. The repowering of the … Continue reading Acciona Energía repowers the Tahivilla wind farm
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