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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José Donoso (UNEF): «It is old-fashioned to think that Chinese photovoltaic companies are ‘doped’ with subsidies. Tariffs are a mistake»
General director of the association that groups photovoltaic energy companies: «We are asking for 0% VAT on domestic self-consumption».«There are communities that make a victim-like speech with photovoltaics. We have gone from ‘Spain is robbing us’ to ‘Madrid, Catalonia or the Basque Country are robbing us of the resource’». A few days ago, the general … Continue reading José Donoso (UNEF): «It is old-fashioned to think that Chinese photovoltaic companies are ‘doped’ with subsidies. Tariffs are a mistake»
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Photovoltaics proposes mandatory storage in renewable energy auctions
Unef maintains that hybrid plants with batteries will thus internalize the risk that storage will not obtain sufficient remuneration to cover costs and be profitable.The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef) is working on an alternative to promote storage in Spain, which is causing so many headaches due to the lack of a regulatory framework that hits … Continue reading Photovoltaics proposes mandatory storage in renewable energy auctions
Continue readingThe photovoltaic considers the support of the administrations to be essential for the promotion of self-consumption
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has considered the support of the administrations to be “essential” for the promotion of self-consumption in Spain, which involves regulating the figure of the manager, extending the processing and simplified compensation to all installations with access capacity of up to 450 kilowatts (kW), and promoting attractive tax reduction measures for … Continue reading The photovoltaic considers the support of the administrations to be essential for the promotion of self-consumption
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Solaria signs an agreement with Repsol Renovables to find land for photovoltaic plants
Solaria announces that it has signed, through its LandCo Generia Land, S.L., with Repsol Renovables, S.A. a service provision agreement for the search for land, communication with the owners and signing of the lease contract. In cases where the owners of the land prefer to sell, GENERIA will acquire the land, in order to sign … Continue reading Solaria signs an agreement with Repsol Renovables to find land for photovoltaic plants
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Photovoltaics in Spain installed 7,489 MW in 2023
On the occasion of the presentation of our Annual Report, I am pleased to present a brief review of the activities we have carried out at UNEF throughout 2023, as well as an overview of the results obtained and a panoramic perspective of the Spanish photovoltaic sector.Last year saw significant growth in our sector, reaffirming … Continue reading Photovoltaics in Spain installed 7,489 MW in 2023
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Photovoltaics continues to advance in achieving the objectives of the PNIEC and in creating jobs and wealth in Spain
The industry increased its exports by 10% in 2023, exceeding 4 billion euros.The solar energy sector contributed more than 18 billion euros to Spanish GDP last year, accounting for 1.23% of the total.With 3.6% invested in R&D, national photovoltaics triples the average expenditure on innovation in the Spanish industry.The sector generated 160,396 new jobs last … Continue reading Photovoltaics continues to advance in achieving the objectives of the PNIEC and in creating jobs and wealth in Spain
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Photovoltaics defends its installation in the countryside with rules and without conflicts
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), which represents the photovoltaic solar energy sector, defends the installation of solar panels in rural areas without entering into conflict with agricultural uses, in accordance with existing environmental regulations.The general director of UNEF, José Donoso, assures that “there is no contradiction” between agricultural uses and photovoltaics, and gives as an … Continue reading Photovoltaics defends its installation in the countryside with rules and without conflicts
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Photovoltaic: Quarterly index of subsidies and aid for renewables in Spain by SotySolar
The lack of information, the volatility of energy prices and the end of subsidies are the biggest obstacles to opting for green energy at home. According to InformeSolar, three out of four homeowners are unaware of the existence of aid and benefits for installation. 100% compatible with aid and subsidies, SotySolar offers flexible financing plans … Continue reading Photovoltaic: Quarterly index of subsidies and aid for renewables in Spain by SotySolar
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Spain authorizes 875 MW for 9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects in the second week of September
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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Q ENERGY starts 52 MWp photovoltaic plant in Extremadura
Q ENERGY begins construction of a 52 MWp photovoltaic power plant in Spain, optimizing energy efficiency and involving local players in regional economic development.Q ENERGY launches the construction of a 52 MWp solar power plant, “Cabrovales 1”, in the Extremadura region of Spain.The plant will comprise over 96,000 photovoltaic modules equipped with solar tracking systems … Continue reading Q ENERGY starts 52 MWp photovoltaic plant in Extremadura
Continue readingSpain 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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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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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
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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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