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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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European wind power records in 2023

In one of the latest editions of Windletter, specifically No. 72, Sergio Fernández Munguía has discussed the issue of wind energy in the year 2023 after the report published by the wind energy employers’ association in Europe, where the data and statistics of the sector are collected in 2023 and some future forecasts are made. … Continue reading European wind power records in 2023

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Iberdrola tests Antecursor II robot at its Villarino photovoltaic plant

Iberdrola and Arbórea Intellbird, the Spanish based technology company that created Arachnocopter and Antecursor I, are working at the Villarino solar plant (Salamanca), which is already operating at full capacity, with the robot Antecursor II*. It is capable of remotely and sustainably managing the photovoltaic plants. This novel robot operates autonomously anywhere in the world thanks to … Continue reading Iberdrola tests Antecursor II robot at its Villarino photovoltaic plant

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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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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in February

European electricity markets in February reached their lowest prices since the first half of 2021. In February, prices in the main European electricity markets fell, most of them reaching the lowest levels since the first half of 2021. Photovoltaic energy reached the production record for a February month in Spain and Portugal, a milestone that … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in February

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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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More than 100 women wind energy professionals join the campaign ‘We want to reach very high’

The Spanish wind energy sector joins International Women’s Day, tomorrow, March 8, with the campaign “We want to reach very high.” More than 100 wind professionals have participated in this initiative, making visible the importance of the role of professionals who work in the wind sector, leaving their mark on the entire value chain and … Continue reading More than 100 women wind energy professionals join the campaign ‘We want to reach very high’

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AEE warns about the repeated situation of legal uncertainty that affects the development of wind power in Galicia

Galicia lives immersed in a situation of uncertainty and defenselessness, regarding wind development, as a consequence of the massive judicialization of projects that have the mandatory environmental impact declaration (DIA) and the corresponding construction permit. The Superior Court of Xustiza of Galicia has just announced the suspension of 13 new projects based on “prevalence, prevention … Continue reading AEE warns about the repeated situation of legal uncertainty that affects the development of wind power in Galicia

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Wind energy drives Spanish electricity market prices to their lowest week ever

In the week of February 26, prices in the European electricity markets were higher than in the previous week. The exception was the Iberian market, where prices fell and were the lowest, something that has been happening since February 18. Weekly Iberian wind energy production was the highest since October, which led to the lowest … Continue reading Wind energy drives Spanish electricity market prices to their lowest week ever

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Wind power continues to be the generation leader in Spain with 31.2% of the total in February and photovoltaic power reaches 11.3%

National electricity demand experienced an increase of 0.8% in February compared to the same month of the previous year, once the effects of temperature and calendar were discounted. In gross terms, a demand of 20,058 GWh is estimated, 1.8% lower than that of February 2023.Evolution of monthly demand in Spain until February 2024. In the … Continue reading Wind power continues to be the generation leader in Spain with 31.2% of the total in February and photovoltaic power reaches 11.3%

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Dismantling myths surrounding wind energy

Pedro Fresco presents his book Energy Fakes and dismantles some common myths about wind energy. The myths and mythologies that surround wind energy are not much different from those spread about photovoltaics. Renewable energies, in general, are the target of certain groups with political, economic, or personal interests who do not want a transition to … Continue reading Dismantling myths surrounding wind energy

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Alter Enersun develops 1,000 MW of photovoltaic and wind power to supply the grid and hydrogen projects in Huelva

Alter Enersun develops 1000 MW of photovoltaic and wind energy to supply the grid and hydrogen projects in HuelvaThe projects will provide renewable energy on a self-consumption basis without surpluses, will require an investment of around 700 million euros and will be built between 2023 and 2028.The plan includes the construction of a total of … Continue reading Alter Enersun develops 1,000 MW of photovoltaic and wind power to supply the grid and hydrogen projects in Huelva

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Photovoltaic (PV) surpasses gas and already supplies almost 10% of the electricity in mainland Spain

Renewables generated 52.1%, up to 12,202 GWh of electricity, with wind power being the first source of generation in Spain for the fourth consecutive month with 24.6% of all electricity production for the month. For their part, technologies free of CO2 equivalent emissions accounted for 75.3% of this month’s mix. National electricity demand experienced an … Continue reading Photovoltaic (PV) surpasses gas and already supplies almost 10% of the electricity in mainland Spain

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Uptake in permitting and investments brings 2030 wind energy target within reach

WindEurope’s annual statistics and seven-year outlook published today show the EU wind energy target for 2030 is within reach. This is mainly thanks to improvements in permitting and a rebound in investments. 2023 also saw a major political turnaround for the EU’s Wind Power Package which 26 Governments then endorsed in the European Wind Charter. … Continue reading Uptake in permitting and investments brings 2030 wind energy target within reach

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Wind energy records for a February month in Portugal and France

In the week of February 19, European electricity market prices fell compared to the previous week, with the MIBEL market showing the lowest prices. The increase in wind energy production and the decrease in gas and CO2 prices favored this behavior. Portugal and France registered the highest wind energy production for a February month, and … Continue reading Wind energy records for a February month in Portugal and France

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Naturgy increases its investment by 53% to 3 billion, focusing on energy transition and Spain

Naturgy improved its EBITDA in 2023 to 5,475 million euros (+11%) and recorded a net profit of 1.986 billion (+20%), in a year marked by falling energy prices and a volatile scenario. The networks business obtained an EBITDA of 2,638 million (+7%) and the deregulated businesses, 2.949 billion (+15%). Some 90% of the investment was … Continue reading Naturgy increases its investment by 53% to 3 billion, focusing on energy transition and Spain

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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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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

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