Energy companies have plans in different states of maturity to build up to 40 pumped hydroelectric plants with a power of 15,000 MW, triple those already operational in the country.The massive deployment of new renewable energy plants in Spain forces us to face major challenges for the reorganization of the electrical system. The intermittency of … Continue reading Pumping, ‘superbatteries’ for more wind power and photovoltaic energy
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With more than 23% of demand coverage, thanks to wind power, the price of electricity was reduced by 19% in 2023 in Spain
The Wind Yearbook, a reference publication prepared by the Wind Business Association (AEE), reflects the most representative data on the contribution of wind energy in Spain and in the world. SPAIN IS A LEADER IN WIND GENERATION. Main figures of the sector: Wind energy is the technology that contributes the most to our energy system, … Continue reading With more than 23% of demand coverage, thanks to wind power, the price of electricity was reduced by 19% in 2023 in Spain
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Nordex Electrolyzers develops the first prototype of a 500-kW pressurized alkaline electrolyzer
Nordex Electrolyzers – a joint venture between the Government of Navarra and Nordex Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wind turbines, inaugurated a test bench in its plant at Lumbier. The ceremony was attended by Maria Chivite, President of the Government of Navarra, Mikel Irujo, Minister for Industry, Ecological Transition and Business Digitalization … Continue reading Nordex Electrolyzers develops the first prototype of a 500-kW pressurized alkaline electrolyzer
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The potential of floating wind energy in southern Europe
The folks at Aegir Insights always bring interesting maps and analytics about the offshore wind market. After the impressive results of the 250 MW French offshore wind auction, with a PPA of €86/MWh indexed, Aegir Insights wonders which will be the next markets and areas in southern Europe. The following map shows the areas of … Continue reading The potential of floating wind energy in southern Europe
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Council of Ministers will debate floating photovoltaics in Spain
The Minister for the Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, assured this Tuesday during her appearance in the Senate, that she trusts that the royal decree for the installation of floating photovoltaic plants will be submitted to the approval of the Government “in the coming weeks”, before summer, having the comments of the Council of State already … Continue reading Council of Ministers will debate floating photovoltaics in Spain
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40 years later, photovoltaics lights up half of Spain
Photovoltaic solar has become the second technology with the most megawatts installed and led electricity generation in May for the first time. In 1984, 40 years ago, a space technology, used since 1958 outside of Earth, was established in Spain. Iberdrola then launched the first photovoltaic plant connected to the grid in San Agustín de … Continue reading 40 years later, photovoltaics lights up half of Spain
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So far in 2024, photovoltaics have avoided the emission of 6.4 million tons of CO2 in Spain
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union, the majority sector association of solar energy in Spain, commemorates one more year the International Environment Day by joining the call to action made by the United Nations Organization so that citizens, public institutions and companies work in a coordinated manner in the fight against the climate emergency. On this occasion, … Continue reading So far in 2024, photovoltaics have avoided the emission of 6.4 million tons of CO2 in Spain
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Photovoltaic energy leads electricity generation in Spain with 27.6% of consumption
Photovoltaic solar energy has consolidated itself as the main source of electricity generation in May, according to data from Red Eléctrica de España (REE). This advance represents almost 24% of total electricity production and 27.6% of national consumption, excluding exports. This achievement stands out even more when one considers that just five years ago, photovoltaics … Continue reading Photovoltaic energy leads electricity generation in Spain with 27.6% of consumption
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CIP and GE Vernova sign a contract of more than 700 million euros for the supply of wind turbines in the Teruel wind farm
This agreement, one of the largest contracts for wind energy projects in Spain, is expected to provide a significant boost to the Spanish wind industry.The blades of the 125 wind turbines will be built in the GE Vernova factory in Castellón, and the towers in plants of other suppliers in Albacete, Burgos and Galicia.Copenhagen Infrastructure … Continue reading CIP and GE Vernova sign a contract of more than 700 million euros for the supply of wind turbines in the Teruel wind farm
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Ingeteam signs a contract with Grenergy to supply 250 MW of photovoltaic solar power in the Tabernas desert
Ingeteam is to supply 70 photovoltaic inverters to Grenergy for the solar project located in the Tabernas desert. Located in Southern Spain, this desert is famous for having hosted the filming of numerous Hollywood films, especially westerns. With a power output of 250 MW, the Tabernas project has an estimated annual generation capacity of 466.6 … Continue reading Ingeteam signs a contract with Grenergy to supply 250 MW of photovoltaic solar power in the Tabernas desert
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The rate of installation of self-consumption with photovoltaics in Spain fell by 26% in the first quarter of 2024
According to data recorded by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that already has 800 companies, in the first quarter of 2024, the pace of installation of self-consumption in Spain slowed down by 26% compared to the previous year. last year. For its part, the industrial sector is … Continue reading The rate of installation of self-consumption with photovoltaics in Spain fell by 26% in the first quarter of 2024
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Acciona Energía repowers the Tahivilla wind farm
ACCIONA Energía announced today the repowering of the Tahivilla wind farm in Tarifa (Cádiz), which will go from 98 wind turbines to 13 Nordex turbines. The old machines will begin to be dismantled this year, followed by the installation of the new turbines, with the start of operations planned for 2026. The repowering of the … Continue reading Acciona Energía repowers the Tahivilla wind farm
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Spanish photovoltaics asks to accelerate the elimination of barriers that hinder storage and green hydrogen, essential for the energy transition
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union, the majority sector association of solar energy in Spain that already has more than 800 associated companies, held today the first day of the II Green Hydrogen and Storage Summit for Solar Energy, inaugurated by Manuel García, director general of Energy Policy and Mines of the Ministry of Ecological Transition and … Continue reading Spanish photovoltaics asks to accelerate the elimination of barriers that hinder storage and green hydrogen, essential for the energy transition
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Statkraft concludes Enerfin transaction
Statkraft has completed the acquisition of the renewable company Enerfin, headquartered in Spain. On 17 November 2023, Statkraft signed an agreement with the Spanish company Elecnor to acquire its renewables subsidiary Enerfin. The transaction has now been completed. The closing of the Enerfin deal significantly builds scale and strengthens Statkraft’s position in Spain and … Continue reading Statkraft concludes Enerfin transaction
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Photovoltaics sees storage as essential to have adequate prices
The president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef), Rafael Benjumea, has said that, in the current context of low electricity prices, storage and green hydrogen play a fundamental role in finding the appropriate price balance for investments. in photovoltaics. Benjumea inaugurated this Wednesday in Madrid the II Summit on Storage and Green Hydrogen for Solar … Continue reading Photovoltaics sees storage as essential to have adequate prices
Continue readingCollective photovoltaic self-consumption connected to the Endesa network increases by 83% until April and reaches 9,000
The total number of individual and collective self-consumption supplies connected at the end of the first quarter stood at 280,000, 12% more than the total accumulated until 2023. Endesa’s network subsidiary, e-distribution, has implemented various measures to facilitate the processing and improving information for citizens. The Endesa Networks subsidiary, e-distribution, has increased the number of … Continue reading Collective photovoltaic self-consumption connected to the Endesa network increases by 83% until April and reaches 9,000
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Solaria obtains the Administrative Construction Authorization for its 175 MW Olivas photovoltaic plant
The Olivas photovoltaic project consists of 5 plants totaling 175 MW in Guadalajara. This project will produce green energy for more than 98,000 homes. Solaria has obtained the Administrative Construction Authorization for its second project in the province of Guadalajara of 175 MW, which is added to the 626 MW of the Cifuentes-Trillo project that … Continue reading Solaria obtains the Administrative Construction Authorization for its 175 MW Olivas photovoltaic plant
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Naturgy begins the construction of a 300 MWp photovoltaic plant in Spain
Spanish company Naturgy has started building a 300 MWp photovoltaic solar park at a site in the Extremadura region of western Spain, the company said on Friday. The plant, called Campo de Aranuelo, will be Naturgy’s largest solar photovoltaic installation in Spain, according to the group, which is investing more than 150 million euros in … Continue reading Naturgy begins the construction of a 300 MWp photovoltaic plant in Spain
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Industry executive sees promising future for photovoltaic solar power in Spain
In April, renewables in Spain reached a share of 64.6 percent of total monthly generation. Solar photovoltaics increased production by 4.4 percent compared to the same month in 2023. Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy has a “promising future ahead” and “great potential to expand” in Spain, an industry executive told Xinhua in an interview on Friday. … Continue reading Industry executive sees promising future for photovoltaic solar power in Spain
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Photovoltaic storage in Spain in 2023 reaches 1,823 MWh of storable solar energy
According to data collected by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that already has more than 800 companies, in 2023 495 MWh of behind-the-meter storage were installed in Spain, of which, around Three quarters correspond to residential facilities. UNEF has carried out study work with its associated companies … Continue reading Photovoltaic storage in Spain in 2023 reaches 1,823 MWh of storable solar energy
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