Plenitude, a company controlled by Eni, has announced the start of construction of the Renopool photovoltaic plant in Badajoz, Spain. With a capacity of 330 MWp, Renopool will be the largest solar project ever built by the company worldwide. The photovoltaic installation, built with the support of the construction companies OHLA, Sacyr and Sarpel, will … Continue reading Plenitude begins construction of the 330 MW Renopool photovoltaic plant in Badajoz, Spain
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The CAT will have with Endesa the largest photovoltaic plant in the water treatment and transportation sector in all of Spain
The first of the two photovoltaic plants for self-consumption of the Tarragona Water Consortium will provide about 18% of the energy consumed in its Constantí facilities. In the first phase of the project, almost 2,000 solar modules have been installed at the CAT headquarters, covering an area of 9,200 m². It is a pioneering model … Continue reading The CAT will have with Endesa the largest photovoltaic plant in the water treatment and transportation sector in all of Spain
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More than 3,000 new industrial projects choose Andalusia for being one of the national photovoltaic powers
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union, a solar energy sector association in Spain, today organized its General Assembly of Members in Andalusia in which the election of the new territorial delegate of UNEF took place. The event, which was attended by more than 50 people and the institutional presence of the Junta de Andalucía, was held under … Continue reading More than 3,000 new industrial projects choose Andalusia for being one of the national photovoltaic powers
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Wind power generated 27.1% of electricity in Spain in March and photovoltaics 13.6%
The demand for electrical energy in Spain increases by 1.9% in March. Renewables reach a record monthly production (14,591 GWh) and also coverage in the mix (65.2%). Generation without emissions accounts for 82.2% of the total and reaches its highest share since records began. For the sixth consecutive month, wind energy continues to be the … Continue reading Wind power generated 27.1% of electricity in Spain in March and photovoltaics 13.6%
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Endesa will build its largest photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant with battery storage in the Canary Islands at the Barranco de Tirajana plant
The eight hectares that the facility will occupy will be capable of supplying more than three thousand homes and will be on the free land within the Barranco de Tirajana Power Plant.The eligible investment amounts to 11.5 million euros, of which 5.6 million correspond to the Next Generation funds of the European Union.The solar park … Continue reading Endesa will build its largest photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant with battery storage in the Canary Islands at the Barranco de Tirajana plant
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In 2023, Spain puts into service the highest number of installed solar photovoltaic power in its history, 5,594 new MW
Spain breaks records by incorporating 5,594 new MW of installed solar photovoltaic power connected to the grid, 28% more than in 2022. With this boost, renewable generation grew by 15.1% in 2023 and managed to represent 50.3% of electricity production at the national level. 2023 has also been the year with the lowest CO2 equivalent … Continue reading In 2023, Spain puts into service the highest number of installed solar photovoltaic power in its history, 5,594 new MW
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Canadian Solar expands Spain photovoltaic portfolio in deal for 420 MWp
Canadian Solar in Wednesday’s trading as it agreed to acquire a solar photovoltaic project portfolio exceeding 420 MWp in Spain’s Andalusia region from an unnamed seller; financial terms also were not disclosed. The portfolio consists of a cluster of four projects – Rey I, II, III and IV – which are currently under construction and … Continue reading Canadian Solar expands Spain photovoltaic portfolio in deal for 420 MWp
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Vestas wins the order for 51 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Spain
Renewable energy company ENHOL has placed an order for 51 MW for the Cascante wind farm, which will be located in Navarra, Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of eight V162-6.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 6.4 MW power mode, as well as a 20-year Active Output Maintenance (AOM) 5000 service contract. “We … Continue reading Vestas wins the order for 51 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Spain
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Spain will support the construction of a photovoltaic plant in Cuba at the initiative of the EU
Spain will support the construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) in Cuba within the framework of the Global Gateway strategy of the European Union (EU), in the midst of the energy crisis suffered by the country, with prolonged daily blackouts. In a statement cited by Efe, the embassy on the island “has committed to supporting … Continue reading Spain will support the construction of a photovoltaic plant in Cuba at the initiative of the EU
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BayWa r.e. installs its largest onshore wind farm in Europe in Zaragoza with photovoltaic
The wind power plant is part of the Rueda Sur Cluster, a pioneering project in terms of innovation that combines the simultaneous construction of three wind energy plants (135 MW) and two photovoltaic plants (53 MW), with an installed power of 188 MW. It will be located in the municipalities of Épila, Lumpiaque and Rueda … Continue reading BayWa r.e. installs its largest onshore wind farm in Europe in Zaragoza with photovoltaic
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Acciona Energía supplies 100% renewable electricity to more than 17,000 SMEs in Spain
ACCIONA Energía supplied 100% renewable electricity to more than 17,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Spain in 2023. The company began supplying clean energy to this business segment in 2021, expanding its retail services, which had hitherto focused on large companies and electricity-intensive consumers. In just two years, ACCIONA Energía has expanded its coverage … Continue reading Acciona Energía supplies 100% renewable electricity to more than 17,000 SMEs in Spain
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Naturgy launches its first photovoltaic (PV) plant in Fuerteventura
Puerto del Rosario will generate energy equivalent to the annual consumption of 6,600 homes and will allow the reduction of 15,600 tons of annual CO2 emissions. With this project, Naturgy now has 14 renewable facilities in operation in the Canary archipelago.The development of the project has involved an investment of close to 10 million euros … Continue reading Naturgy launches its first photovoltaic (PV) plant in Fuerteventura
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The regulation for offshore wind power in Spain, published
The Spanish Government launches the long-awaited regulation for offshore wind Last week we were talking about how the legislation on offshore wind in Spain was taking longer than desired. And also that it was expected to be published in the coming weeks. Well, it seems that the Ministry must have heard our prayers because yesterday … Continue reading The regulation for offshore wind power in Spain, published
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The regulation on offshore wind power in Spain will go to public consultation in the coming weeks
The Spanish offshore wind power sector continues to await regulatory framework and the announcement of auctions that were expected to occur during 2023, but of which nothing has been heard. However, there are some updates. According to Sandra Acosta’s article in El Periódico de la Energía, the regulations for the development of offshore wind power … Continue reading The regulation on offshore wind power in Spain will go to public consultation in the coming weeks
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Iberdrola and Exiom inaugurate their photovoltaic solar panel factory in Spain in spring
Iberdrola and Exiom will inaugurate this spring the first large solar panel factory in Spain, located in the Asturian municipality of Langreo, with which both companies seek, among other objectives, to reinforce their commitment to the economic reactivation of the mining basins. The project, which has funding from the Institute for the Just Transition (ITJ), … Continue reading Iberdrola and Exiom inaugurate their photovoltaic solar panel factory in Spain in spring
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Iberdrola optimizes hydroelectric pumping in Galicia, and hybridizes a battery with pumping at the Santiago Sil – Xares plant
Iberdrola already has all the permits and previous authorizations for the improvement and optimization of the Santiago Sil – Xares pumped storage power plant. The project consists of the installation of a static starter and a 5 MWh battery that will make the coupling to the grid of the existing reversible pumping groups more flexible. … Continue reading Iberdrola optimizes hydroelectric pumping in Galicia, and hybridizes a battery with pumping at the Santiago Sil – Xares plant
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10 facts that show that photovoltaic solar energy is an opportunity for Spain
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority sector association of solar energy in Spain that already has 820 companies, celebrates International Energy Day for another year, claiming the double opportunity that it represents for Spain to increase the electrification of our economy through renewable sources, in general, and solar energy, in particular. “One more year, … Continue reading 10 facts that show that photovoltaic solar energy is an opportunity for Spain
Continue readingWind priorities: accelerate processing and take care of the value chain for sustainable and technologically autonomous energy transition
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) celebrates a new edition of the ‘Wind and Market’ conference, with the participation of more than 200 experts to analyze challenges and opportunities facing a new period in the consolidation and advancement of renewable energies in the electrical system , in our economy and society.Regulation, planning, procedures and, ultimately, … Continue reading Wind priorities: accelerate processing and take care of the value chain for sustainable and technologically autonomous energy transition
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SSE Renewables Launches 64MW Jubera Onshore Wind Farm in Spain
SSE Renewables, a division of UK-based utility SSE Plc, has embarked on an ambitious project – the construction of the 64MW Jubera onshore wind farm. With an estimated completion time of up to two years, this wind farm is set to generate a significant amount of renewable energy, enough to power around 55,000 homes annually. … Continue reading SSE Renewables Launches 64MW Jubera Onshore Wind Farm in Spain
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SSE Renewables starts its first onshore wind farm in Spain
SSE Renewables, part of the SSE energy group, has started the construction of its first onshore wind farm in Spain, called ‘Jubera’, of about 64 megawatts (MW) and located in La Rioja.which is currently developing a 320 MW portfolio of projects in “advanced” phase of development in Spain as part of a secured 2.4 gigawatt … Continue reading SSE Renewables starts its first onshore wind farm in Spain
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