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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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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Satisfaction of photovoltaics due to the new 28 GW of renewable in Spain, of which 24.87 GW are photovoltaic
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has expressed its deep satisfaction with the announcement by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) on the authorization of 28 GW of new renewable installations, of which 90% correspond to photovoltaic projects. The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) expresses its satisfaction with the fact that 24,870MW … Continue reading Satisfaction of photovoltaics due to the new 28 GW of renewable in Spain, of which 24.87 GW are photovoltaic
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Four photovoltaic plants, owned by The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) and operated by Statkraft in Cádiz, receive the UNEF Seal of Excellence in Sustainability
The Malabrigo, Arenosas, La Guita and El Yarte photovoltaic plants, owned by TRIG and developed, built and operated by Statkraft in the province of Cádiz, become the forty-first project to obtain the UNEF Seal of Excellence for Sustainability which recognizes ground-based solar energy plants carried out with the highest criteria of social and environmental integration, … Continue reading Four photovoltaic plants, owned by The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) and operated by Statkraft in Cádiz, receive the UNEF Seal of Excellence in Sustainability
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José Donoso (UNEF): “With the decree there will be a significant change in photovoltaics after years of blockade”
The long processing of renewable projects in the Valencian Community has been a problem that for years has blocked the start-up of plants, thus slowing down the region’s green transition. So much so that at this moment there is a plug of 400 unresolved files and there are only 2,406.8 MW installed from renewable sources, … Continue reading José Donoso (UNEF): “With the decree there will be a significant change in photovoltaics after years of blockade”
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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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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food denies the confrontation between agriculture and photovoltaic energy (PV) over land use
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union, the majority sector association of solar energy in Spain that already has more than 800 associated companies, celebrates the data obtained in the study carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of the Government of Spain in which it has been analyzed the impact of renewable energies, especially … Continue reading The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food denies the confrontation between agriculture and photovoltaic energy (PV) over land use
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UNEF launches the IV Edition of the ‘Startup Solar’ Contest to publicize the innovative potential of the Spanish photovoltaic sector
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union, the majority sector association for solar energy in Spain, launches the 4th edition of the ‘Solar Startup’ contest on the occasion of the XI Solar Forum, which will be held on October 9 and 10, 2024. For the fourth consecutive year, the contest, which aims to promote research, development and innovation, … Continue reading UNEF launches the IV Edition of the ‘Startup Solar’ Contest to publicize the innovative potential of the Spanish photovoltaic sector
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José Donoso is chosen as ‘Global Solar Leader’
The Energy Transition is a topic of vital importance today, where Solar Energy plays a fundamental role. In this context, the recent recognition granted to the Director General of the (UNEF), José Donoso, as ‘Global Solar Leader’ by the main international solar energy associations, is a significant milestone that deserves to be highlighted. This prestigious … Continue reading José Donoso is chosen as ‘Global Solar Leader’
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The transformative drive of photovoltaic energy is already generating new socioeconomic and biodiversity opportunities in Spain
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that has 800 associated companies, celebrates in the context of the International Day of the Sun, the determining role that solar energy is playing in our country to complete an energy transition full of socioeconomic opportunities and for the preservation and conservation … Continue reading The transformative drive of photovoltaic energy is already generating new socioeconomic and biodiversity opportunities in Spain
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Rafael Benjumea revalidates his position as president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF)
Rafael Benjumea, from FLS Solar, has been re-elected as president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) during the General Assembly held by the Association this Wednesday in Madrid, a position he has held since 2020. During these four years of mandate, the sector has experienced key regulatory changes and experienced moments of record growth due … Continue reading Rafael Benjumea revalidates his position as president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF)
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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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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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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
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5 reasons why photovoltaic storage allows you to have a fairer and more sustainable electricity bill
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that has more than 800 associated companies, claims in the context of the International Day of Light, the great value of solar energy storage as a basic tool for the Citizens have a fairer, more sustainable electricity supply aligned with the decarbonization … Continue reading 5 reasons why photovoltaic storage allows you to have a fairer and more sustainable electricity bill
Continue readingPhotovoltaic 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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These are the 4 innovations in photovoltaic solar energy that can revolutionize energy worldwide
UNEF, the Spanish Photovoltaic Union, within its commitment to promoting a fair and sustainable energy transition through innovation and research, commemorates International Earth Day for another year, emphasizing the need for both companies and public institutions to , continue betting on R&D&i as a basic tool to achieve national decarbonization objectives. “Innovation is like a … Continue reading These are the 4 innovations in photovoltaic solar energy that can revolutionize energy worldwide
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Photovoltaic organizes the I Summit of Energy Communities
On April 25 and 26, the first Energy Communities Summit will be held in El Prat de Llobregat, organized by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef) in collaboration with ComEnerSys. The meeting will bring together the main experts in the sector to share good practices and experiences in management. The debate will analyze the six barriers … Continue reading Photovoltaic organizes the I Summit of Energy Communities
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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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