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The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) calls for clarification of the regulation of energy communities

The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has requested the development, as occurred with Self-Consumption, of a specific Royal Decree that sets the bases for the development of Energy Communities. In a statement, the employers’ association proposed a “complete” regulatory framework on Energy Communities that “defines the bases and creates a favourable environment for their development, providing … Continue reading The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) calls for clarification of the regulation of energy communities

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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

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The 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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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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Carlos Mazón, president of the Valencian Community: “The Valencian Community wants to lead the energy transition with photovoltaics as the protagonist”

The Spanish Photovoltaic Union, UNEF, held today, July 9, in Valencia, the Sustainability and Photovoltaic Plants Conference, with the aim of promoting the development and integration of solar energy within the framework of a fair and sustainable energy transition . The event included several dialogue and debate tables in which good practices were exchanged between … Continue reading Carlos Mazón, president of the Valencian Community: “The Valencian Community wants to lead the energy transition with photovoltaics as the protagonist”

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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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José Donoso is elected president of the Committee of National Associations of SolarPower Europe

José Donoso, general director of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef), has been elected president of the Committee of the National Associations of SolarPower Europe and member of the Board of the European association. In the words of Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe: “With our newly strengthened Board and through the appointment of José Donoso … Continue reading José Donoso is elected president of the Committee of National Associations of SolarPower Europe

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Photovoltaics inject 76,000 euros per megawatt into towns with tax collection in Spain

The installation of a photovoltaic plant is a money-generating activity for local entities through taxation. UNEF estimates about 76,000 euros per megawatt over the entire useful life of the plant, about 25 years.The installation of a photovoltaic plant is an income-generating activity for local entities due to different tax figures. Overall, a town council receives … Continue reading Photovoltaics inject 76,000 euros per megawatt into towns with tax collection in Spain

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In 2023, 1,706 MW of photovoltaic self-consumption will be installed in Spain

According to data recorded by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that already has more than 815 companies, in 2023, 1,706 MW of new installed solar energy power were installed in self-consumption facilities. According to data collected by UNEF, industrial self-consumption grew the most in 2023 with a … Continue reading In 2023, 1,706 MW of photovoltaic self-consumption will be installed in Spain

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The Spanish photovoltaic industry rejects the tax on renewables that Aragón wants to impose

The tax on the installation of renewable energy that the Government of Aragon wants to implement has aroused strong rejection among the industry. From the sector they have expressed their “disagreement” with this new rate that would record the plants that are planned throughout the territory, and warn that it will represent a significant brake … Continue reading The Spanish photovoltaic industry rejects the tax on renewables that Aragón wants to impose

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Spanish PV sector registers a 145% growth in 2017, with 135 MW of new capacity installed

A total of 135 MW of new PV capacity was added in Spain in 2017, with a rise by 145% compared to the capacity installed in 2016, 55 MW. The new capacity is for self-consumption, solar plants connected to the grid and off-the-grid installations, especially for rural electrification. This growth was registered, on one hand, … Continue reading Spanish PV sector registers a 145% growth in 2017, with 135 MW of new capacity installed

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The Photovoltaic revolution is happening right now

International experts of the International Energy Agency (IEA), representatives of the Government of the Canary Islands, the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) and the PV sector gathered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. They highlighted the ongoing revolution that the PV sector is experiencing, and the big potential that Spain has to foster the development of … Continue reading The Photovoltaic revolution is happening right now

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