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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Iberdrola advances in the construction of one of its largest photovoltaic projects in Spain
The new Ciudad Rodrigo plant, which is being built in the province of Salamanca and will have a capacity of 316 MW, will generate enough clean energy to supply 150,000 homes a year and will avoid the emission of 75,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere annually.This solar installation is part of the alliance between … Continue reading Iberdrola advances in the construction of one of its largest photovoltaic projects in Spain
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Spain 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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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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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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Atlantic Copper and Alter Enersun agree to build a 30 MWp photovoltaic plant for self-consumption
The Huelva-based metallurgical company Atlantic Copper, a leader in the manufacture of high-purity refined copper in Spain, and Alter Enersun, a benchmark in the renewable energy sector, have signed a long-term strategic agreement for the purchase and sale of green energy (Power Purchase Agreement or PPA) for the construction of a 30 MWp photovoltaic plant, … Continue reading Atlantic Copper and Alter Enersun agree to build a 30 MWp photovoltaic plant for self-consumption
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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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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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At the end of September, 28,665 MW of photovoltaic energy were in service in Spain
Photovoltaic energy installed 888 MW in the Spanish electricity system in Q3. At the end of September, 28,665 MW of photovoltaic energy were in service in Spain, according to provisional data from REE. This represents an increase of 3.2% compared to the previous quarter, and solar energy led renewable growth. Renewable energy reached 80,885 MW … Continue reading At the end of September, 28,665 MW of photovoltaic energy were in service in Spain
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Spain approves 11 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 660 MW in the fourth week of October
The Official State Gazette for the fourth week of October contains announcements corresponding to 11 projects with photovoltaics, and some hybridisation projects with wind and solar thermal.Resolution declaring the public utility for the FV Sancho photovoltaic installation of 137.28 MW, and its evacuation infrastructure, in San Roque and Castellar de la Frontera (Cádiz), promoted by … Continue reading Spain approves 11 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 660 MW in the fourth week of October
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GOinterHUB brings together leaders in offshore wind energy in Ferrol
The seventh edition of the Galician Offshore International Hub (GOinterHUB) began yesterday with various thematic sessions in Ferrol, where more than 400 representatives and organisations from the offshore wind energy sector met. From left to right, Francisco Barea (Ferrol-San Cibrao), Martín Fernández (A Coruña), Ramón Muñoz-Calero (Avilés) and Laureano Louridp (Gijón). The congress, organised by … Continue reading GOinterHUB brings together leaders in offshore wind energy in Ferrol
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The Tarragona Water Consortium inaugurates, with Endesa, the largest photovoltaic plant in service in the water treatment and transport sector in Spain
The CAT solar park for self-consumption at the l’Ampolla water treatment plant (Delta del Ebro) is launched, with 6,667 panels and an area equivalent to three and a half football fields.The new CAT solar installation covers nearly a third of the energy consumed by the l’Ampolla water treatment plant for water purification and distribution.The project, … Continue reading The Tarragona Water Consortium inaugurates, with Endesa, the largest photovoltaic plant in service in the water treatment and transport sector in Spain
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UNEF proposes urgent measures to promote self-consumption of photovoltaics in Spain
These measures, they point out, are necessary to achieve the objectives of the PNIECIf we compare the end of the third quarter of this year with that of last year, self-consumption has decreased by 15%, falling by 22% in the industrial sector, 5% in the residential sector and 1% in the commercial sectorTo reverse this … Continue reading UNEF proposes urgent measures to promote self-consumption of photovoltaics in Spain
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ERG inaugurates a photovoltaic power plant in Castilla y León
A photovoltaic park of 275,000 modules on 224 hectares, as big as 135 football fields, among the vineyards of Toro (Zamora), in the northwest of Spain.It is the Garnacha solar installation, acquired by ERG in June 2023 from the German group Iìib vogt GmbH, with an installed capacity of 149 MWP.A reality already operational in … Continue reading ERG inaugurates a photovoltaic power plant in Castilla y León
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Extremadura’s leadership in photovoltaic energy
During the II UNEF Meeting (Spanish Photovoltaic Union) which brought together the directors general of energy of the Autonomous Communities and the heads of Red Eléctrica Española in Palma de Mallorca. The director general of Industry, Energy and Mines, Raquel Pastor López, attended the II UNEF Meeting (Spanish Photovoltaic Union) which brought together the directors … Continue reading Extremadura’s leadership in photovoltaic energy
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