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
Continue reading9 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
Continue readingA 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
Continue reading8 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
Continue readingThe 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
Continue readingPrice 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
Continue readingSpain 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
Continue readingAgility 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
Continue readingWind 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
Continue readingGreen 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)
Continue readingNaturgy launches its first photovoltaic plant in the province of Seville with the capacity to supply 34,000 homes
Naturgy has launched its first photovoltaic plant in the province of Seville. The new facility, located in Villanueva del Rey, between the municipalities of Écija and La Luisiana, has 50 MW of power and will produce 111 GWh of renewable energy annually. This amount is equivalent to the electricity consumption of 34,000 homes and will … Continue reading Naturgy launches its first photovoltaic plant in the province of Seville with the capacity to supply 34,000 homes
Continue readingUNEF positively values the commitment to photovoltaics in the update of the PNIEC
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) congratulates MITECO for its commitment to renewable energies, especially photovoltaics, and highlights that the objectives, although ambitious, are necessary to achieve decarbonisation and industrial competitive advantage in our country.The update of the PNIEC objectives presented today is especially committed to the development of photovoltaics to achieve the desired decarbonisation of … Continue reading UNEF positively values the commitment to photovoltaics in the update of the PNIEC
Continue readingThe wind sector welcomes the approval of the new Royal Decree on offshore wind power as one of the drivers for achieving the objectives of the new PNIEC
Approval of the update of the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan 2023-2030. Achievable objectives for wind power in Spain Following the approval of the PNIEC, the installation objectives for wind power for 2030 of 62 GW are maintained, which include 3 GW of offshore wind power, already reflected in the draft circulated in 2023. … Continue reading The wind sector welcomes the approval of the new Royal Decree on offshore wind power as one of the drivers for achieving the objectives of the new PNIEC
Continue readingGE Vernova signs wind power agreements in Spain
GE Vernova has announced that it has signed several wind power agreements in Spain during the second quarter of 2024. These projects will help support Spain’s ambitious renewable energy goals and will continue to contribute to the Spanish wind industry. GE Vernova has the second largest installed base among wind turbine manufacturers according to the … Continue reading GE Vernova signs wind power agreements in Spain
Continue readingThe Council of Ministers approves Spain’s National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan
The new PNIEC estimates that by 2030 there will be 62 gigawatts (GW) of wind power installed, with 3 GW corresponding to offshore wind power – compared to 50 GW in the previous PNIEC – as well as a huge deployment of solar photovoltaic up to 76 GW (including 19 GW of self-consumption), 4.8 GW … Continue reading The Council of Ministers approves Spain’s National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan
Continue reading568.3 MW of photovoltaic and hybridization, and 300 MWp rejected in Spain in the third week of September
Application for declaration of public utility of the Stopper Solar photovoltaic plant of 114.30 MW and its evacuation infrastructures in the municipality of Antequera in the province of Malaga, promoted by Verbund. Application for declaration of public utility of the PFV Reclamo Solar photovoltaic plant of 49.105 MW, and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipalities … Continue reading 568.3 MW of photovoltaic and hybridization, and 300 MWp rejected in Spain in the third week of September
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