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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The III Offshore Wind Congress brings together more than 400 experts to promote offshore wind power in Spain
Cádiz hosts the largest offshore wind meeting: challenges and opportunities for SpainThe Wind Energy Association (AEE), together with the Andalusian Renewable Energy Association (CLANER) and the Cádiz Maritime Naval Cluster, are organizing the most important event in the offshore wind sector.More than 400 national attendees and international delegations, the main experts in offshore wind power, … Continue reading The III Offshore Wind Congress brings together more than 400 experts to promote offshore wind power in Spain
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9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects announced for 192.8 MW in the third week of October in Spain
The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the third week of October of 9 projects with photovoltaics and hybridization, 104.3 MW belonging to RIC Energy.Declaration of public utility of the photovoltaic solar plant project called PS Carbeso Solar of 44.43 MW on land on non-urbanizable land, in the municipality of Pujalt and its evacuation … Continue reading 9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects announced for 192.8 MW in the third week of October in Spain
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A new European project will develop technologies to dismantle wind turbine blades at the end of their useful life and increase their circularity
The REWIND research project will also implement new methodologies for recycling and reusing composite materials for the construction and automotive sectors. AIMPLAS, the Technological Institute of Plastics, coordinates this research and leads the thermal and chemical recycling efforts. Globally, it is estimated that 2.5 million tonnes of composite materials are currently used in wind turbines … Continue reading A new European project will develop technologies to dismantle wind turbine blades at the end of their useful life and increase their circularity
Continue readingThe combined accumulated power of wind and photovoltaic energy grows by 12.7% in 2023 in Spain
Wind power, solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power (CSP) sources reached a combined accumulated power of 59,106 megawatts (MW) in 2023, which represents an increase of 12.7% compared to the previous year, according to the DBK Sector Observatory of Informa, a subsidiary of Cesce.The study reflects that in 2023 the upward trend in installed renewable … Continue reading The combined accumulated power of wind and photovoltaic energy grows by 12.7% in 2023 in Spain
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8 projects with photovoltaics and hybridization in the second week of October in Spain
Prior administrative authorization for the Elvira Solar photovoltaic installation of 168 MW, and its evacuation infrastructure, in the municipalities of Carmona, Mairena del Alcor and Alcalá de Guadaíra (Seville), promoted by Chint Solar. Request for declaration of public utility for the Volateo Solar photovoltaic plant of 138.23 MW, and its evacuation infrastructure, in the municipalities … Continue reading 8 projects with photovoltaics and hybridization in the second week of October in Spain
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The XI Solar Forum highlights self-consumption and storage as pillars of a sustainable future for photovoltaics in Spain
The XI Solar Forum, organized by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef), brought together more than 1,200 representatives of the photovoltaic sector in Madrid on October 9 and 10. During the sessions, crucial issues for the future of solar energy in Spain were discussed, such as self-consumption, storage and electrification. The conclusions of the forum highlight … Continue reading The XI Solar Forum highlights self-consumption and storage as pillars of a sustainable future for photovoltaics in Spain
Continue readingPhotovoltaics in Spain already exceeds the record production of 2023 so far this year
Photovoltaic (PV) generation in Spain reached 37,551 gigawatt hours (GWh) accumulated so far in 2024 on October 5, thus surpassing its production for the whole of 2023, which was 37,472 GWh and was its historical maximum for a year, according to data from Red Eléctrica. This record is thanks to the favorable weather conditions and … Continue reading Photovoltaics in Spain already exceeds the record production of 2023 so far this year
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Price cannibalisation makes it difficult to finance photovoltaic projects in Spain
Banks are closing the tap on photovoltaic projects that do not have a long-term contract for the sale of their electricity at a fixed price, due to the uncertainty generated by negative prices and zero euros in the market.Financing problems for independent developers arise when it is necessary to accelerate the deployment of solar parks … Continue reading Price cannibalisation makes it difficult to finance photovoltaic projects in Spain
Continue readingSpain approves 2.56 GW for 32 photovoltaic and hybrid wind and battery projects (BESS) in September
The Official State Gazette contains announcements for the month of September of 32 photovoltaic and hybrid wind and battery projects (BESS).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, … Continue reading Spain approves 2.56 GW for 32 photovoltaic and hybrid wind and battery projects (BESS) in September
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Spain authorised 10,060.8 MW of photovoltaic (PV) and 2,237.1 MW of wind energy in the third quarter
A total of 263 renewable energy projects, with an aggregate capacity of 12,299.5 MW, have obtained administrative authorisation throughout the third quarter of the year. This is stated in a report by the Foro Sella Renewable Energy Observatory, prepared by Opina 360, which for the first time collects data from both the Official State Gazette … Continue reading Spain authorised 10,060.8 MW of photovoltaic (PV) and 2,237.1 MW of wind energy in the third quarter
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Agility in the processing of wind power projects, protecting the wind industry and increasing electrification in Spain
The Wind Energy Business Association (AEE) is holding a new edition of the technical and technological knowledge forum for the wind energy sector in Spain, the ‘Operational Analysis of Wind Farms’ conference. More than 200 experts are meeting to analyse and discuss improvements in the operation and maintenance of Spanish wind farms. Spain is one … Continue reading Agility in the processing of wind power projects, protecting the wind industry and increasing electrification in Spain
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Wind energy (21.1%) and photovoltaic (19.5%) dominate electricity generation in September in Spain
During this month of September, renewables have generated 33% more than in the same period of the previous year and have accounted for 53% of the monthly mix. National electricity demand experienced an increase of 3.1% in September compared to the same month of the previous year, once the effects of temperature and working hours … Continue reading Wind energy (21.1%) and photovoltaic (19.5%) dominate electricity generation in September in Spain
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Green light for Iberdrola’s new reversible pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in Alcántara (Spain)
The project for the construction of the new Alcántara II reversible hydroelectric pumping station, located in Alcántara (Extremadura, in southwest Spain), has obtained a favourable Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), according to a resolution of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. As a result, the project has a favourable EIS and a permit … Continue reading Green light for Iberdrola’s new reversible pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in Alcántara (Spain)
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