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Spain ranks first in the world in percentage of photovoltaic energy

This is stated in the latest annual report ‘Snapshot of Global PV Markets’, by the IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme.Spain added 7.7 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic energy in 2023, which raised the cumulative installed capacity to 37.6 GW, according to data from the latest report “Snapshot of Global Photovoltaic Markets 2024” by the Photovoltaic … Continue reading Spain ranks first in the world in percentage of photovoltaic energy

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Spain authorised 5 GW in July in 43 photovoltaic and hybrid projects

Administrative authorisation for construction of the 93.24 MW Caparacena 220 photovoltaic plant, which Endesa is promoting in the municipal areas of Moclín, Atarfe and Colomera (Granada). Preliminary administrative authorisation and administrative authorisation for construction of the 51.85 MW Torozos 2 photovoltaic plant, promoted by Q-Energy in Simancas, Arroyo de la Encomienda, Ciguñuela and Zaratán (Valladolid). … Continue reading Spain authorised 5 GW in July in 43 photovoltaic and hybrid projects

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EDP puts its third hybrid wind and photovoltaic energy project into operation in Spain

EDP Renováveis exceeded 100 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity in hybrid wind and solar photovoltaic energy projects in the Spanish market, having other similar projects in other geographies, including Portugal.EDP ??Renováveis ??has put into operation its third hybrid project in Spain, combining wind and solar photovoltaic energy, the Cruz de Hierro project, in Ávila, with … Continue reading EDP puts its third hybrid wind and photovoltaic energy project into operation in Spain

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Iberdrola confirms access to the electrical grid of Ekienea, the largest photovoltaic plant in the Basque Country

The Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, met today in Bilbao with the company’s management team and the Executive Committee in their traditional first meeting after the summer, coinciding with the celebration of the Aste Nagusia. During this event, it was announced that the Ekienea project, the largest solar farm in the Basque Country with a … Continue reading Iberdrola confirms access to the electrical grid of Ekienea, the largest photovoltaic plant in the Basque Country

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1.1 GW of photovoltaics with hybridization of wind energy are authorized in Spain

The Official State Gazette of the last week includes announcements corresponding to projects for 1 GW, including 184 MW from TotalEnergies.Resolution of the General Directorate of Energy Policy and Mines, by which Progressum Energy is granted prior administrative authorization for the modifications and construction for the Serna I Solar photovoltaic plant with 107.79 MW of … Continue reading 1.1 GW of photovoltaics with hybridization of wind energy are authorized in Spain

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UNEF positively values social participation in photovoltaic projects in the Canary Islands, but considers that making it mandatory is an attack on business freedom

The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the main photovoltaic energy business association in Spain, expresses its opposition to some of the changes in the reformulation of article 64 of Decree-Law 5/2024 modifying Law 6/2022 on Climate Change from the Canary Islands. This article regulates social participation for renewable projects, on a mandatory basis, for projects from … Continue reading UNEF positively values social participation in photovoltaic projects in the Canary Islands, but considers that making it mandatory is an attack on business freedom

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The restrictions on photovoltaic energy storage in Asturias are unfounded

The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the main photovoltaic energy business association in Spain, has today expressed its deep concern regarding the proposal of the Government of Asturias to establish minimum distance restrictions for the implementation of battery parks. According to UNEF, these restrictions, which establish distances of one kilometer from population centers and 500 meters … Continue reading The restrictions on photovoltaic energy storage in Asturias are unfounded

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Vestas wins order for 41 MW of wind energy in Spain

Vestas has received an order for 41 MW for the Barranco del Agua II and Carrugueiro wind farms in Spain. The order is being placed by Green Mind Ventures, part of GreenVolt, and includes the supply and installation of six V163-4.5 MW and three V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 41 MW of wind energy in Spain

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EIB signs €50 million green loan with Matrix Renewables to deploy 5 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain

EIB signs €50 million green loan with Matrix Renewables to deploy 5 new solar photovoltaic plants in SpainThe loan will support the design, construction, and operation of 5 new solar photovoltaic plants with an installed capacity of 240 MW in the regions of Castilla León and Extremadura.The project contributes to consolidate the EIB’s position as … Continue reading EIB signs €50 million green loan with Matrix Renewables to deploy 5 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain

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The photovolcaic self-consumption installation grew by 41% in the second quarter of 2024 in Spain

The installation of photovolcaic self-consumption in the second quarter of 2024 grew by 41% compared to the first quarter, with 413 megawatts (MW) of new power, as indicated this Tuesday by the Spanish Photovolcaic Union (UNEF).The industrial sector led the increase in this type of installations, with 221 MW of new photovolcaic power, 47% more … Continue reading The photovolcaic self-consumption installation grew by 41% in the second quarter of 2024 in Spain

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Endesa leads the connection of self-consumption to the grid with more than 300,000 photovoltaic supplies

The installations have a total capacity of 3.8 GW of photovoltaics.Endesa leads the activation of self-consumption connected to the distribution network in Spain and already exceeds 300,000 adapted supplies. So far this year, self-consumption supplies activated by e-distribution, Endesa’s network subsidiary, have increased by more than 50,000, which represents an increase of 21% compared to … Continue reading Endesa leads the connection of self-consumption to the grid with more than 300,000 photovoltaic supplies

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For the third consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 24% of the total

The demand for electrical energy in Spain falls by 0.8% in July. For the third consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the national generation mix with 24% of the total, the largest share in its history. Monthly production with renewables such as wind power, photovoltaic, hydraulic and solar thermal energy. In our country it meant 55.3% … Continue reading For the third consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 24% of the total

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Nordex receives a new order from Aquila Clean Energy for 141.6 MW of wind energy in Spain

Aquila Clean Energy has placed an order with the Nordex Group for the additional delivery of 24 N163/5.X wind turbines in Spain. In addition to the 21 wind turbines with a combined power of 124 MW ordered for the Baza wind farm group in June 2024, the Nordex Group will also supply additional wind turbines … Continue reading Nordex receives a new order from Aquila Clean Energy for 141.6 MW of wind energy in Spain

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Acciona Energía sells hydro portfolio in Spain to Elawan Energy

ACCIONA Energía announced today that it has reached an agreement with Elawan Energy, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation, for the sale of 100% of Acciona Saltos de Agua, S.L. group (ASA) for €287 million. The transaction perimeter is debt-free. The ASA portfolio comprises 23 fully-owned hydroelectric plants totalling 175MW of installed capacity located in the … Continue reading Acciona Energía sells hydro portfolio in Spain to Elawan Energy

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Spain approves 28 GW and grants Administrative Construction Authorisation for 283 photovoltaic wind power and hydro plants

Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has granted the Administrative Construction Authorisation (AAC) to 283 renewables energy projects totalling 28GW that had to obtain it before July 25, in accordance with the deadlines and milestones established by Royal Decree-Law 23/2020. The projects add up to 28,123MW and their execution will … Continue reading Spain approves 28 GW and grants Administrative Construction Authorisation for 283 photovoltaic wind power and hydro plants

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RWE and Saitec collaborate to commission enhanced environmental monitoring studies at DemoSATH floating offshore wind project

“DemoSATH Lab” initiative kicks-off enhanced environmental monitoring studies to gain better knowledge about underwater noise, bird detection and the interactions of marine life with the platform. The studies will be conducted on DemoSATH, a 2 MW operational floating offshore wind turbine installed 2 miles off the Spanish coastline. The DemoSATH floating offshore wind turbine has been … Continue reading RWE and Saitec collaborate to commission enhanced environmental monitoring studies at DemoSATH floating offshore wind project

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From 22 to 4 wind turbines, Endesa begins the largest repowering of a wind power plant in Spain

The wind farm, which foresees the replacement of wind turbines operating since 2000, represents an investment of 34.1 million euros. The work has a maximum aid of 6.51 million, granted by the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE), under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan financed by the EU. Endesa, through its renewable energy … Continue reading From 22 to 4 wind turbines, Endesa begins the largest repowering of a wind power plant in Spain

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Endesa signs an agreement with Masdar for the management of its photovoltaic plants in Spain

The alliance means that Masdar will acquire a minority stake (49.99% of the share capital) of EGPE Solar, a company that brings together Endesa’s photovoltaic plants in operation in Spain, for 817 million euros. Endesa informs the market that, through its wholly owned company Enel Green Power España, it has signed an agreement with Masdar, … Continue reading Endesa signs an agreement with Masdar for the management of its photovoltaic plants in Spain

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Curtailment: Europe throws 4,260 million of wind power and photovoltaic energy through the grid

Green energy discharges reach historic highs and are now equivalent to all Spanish photovoltaic production in three months European electricity networks cannot cope. The huge amount of new renewable power to meet ambitious decarbonization goals is putting stale electricity transmission systems in a difficult position. Transportation, through electrical networks that are clearly insufficient, needs modernization … Continue reading Curtailment: Europe throws 4,260 million of wind power and photovoltaic energy through the grid

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Repsol and EDF Renewables sign an agreement for Spain and Portugal for offshore wind power

Repsol and EDF Renovables have reached an exclusivity agreement to join forces for future offshore wind tenders in Spain and Portugal, given that the Iberian Peninsula offers significant growth opportunities. Renewable generation projects are one of the strategic pillars of Repsol’s energy transition process. To develop its portfolio of renewable projects, the company has set … Continue reading Repsol and EDF Renewables sign an agreement for Spain and Portugal for offshore wind power

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