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
Continue readingWind 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
Continue readingThe 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
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
Continue readingIberdrola supplies photovoltaic energy to Italian supermarkets Tosano
Iberdrola continues its commitment to the decarbonisation of the planet. The company will supply clean energy on a long-term basis through a PPA (long-term renewable energy contract) to Tosano supermarkets, which currently has over 19 hypermarkets and nearly 4,000 employees. The PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) provides for the supply of energy for 10 years through … Continue reading Iberdrola supplies photovoltaic energy to Italian supermarkets Tosano
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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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Iberdrola exceeds 42,000 MW renewables
Iberdrola continues to make progress in its fight for decarbonisation, as the only way to have a more sustainable planet. For this reason, the company has closed 2023 with a renewable capacity that exceeds 42,000 MW -specifically, it is at 42,175 MW-, after adding some 3,250 new MW in the last 12 months, as reported … Continue reading Iberdrola exceeds 42,000 MW renewables
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Iberdrola at the forefront of PV self-consumption in Spain with close to 200,000 contracts connected to its grid
i-DE, the Iberdrola group’s distribution company, will exceed 197,000 self-consumption contracts connected to its grid in 2023 i-DE, the Iberdrola’s group’s distribution company, will exceed 197,000 self-consumption contracts connected to its grid in 2023, after facilitating the deployment of nearly 105,000 installations; 43,000 more than in 2022. In total, the new connections contribute 1,690 megawatts (MW) … Continue reading Iberdrola at the forefront of PV self-consumption in Spain with close to 200,000 contracts connected to its grid
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Longi will supply Naturgy with one million modules for photovoltaic projects in Spain
The Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer Longi and Naturgy have signed a new agreement to supply panels to five of the electricity company’s projects in Spain throughout this year. Longi will ship just over one million modules of its Hi-MO 5 series, with a total production volume of 574 MWp. These bifacial modules feature a 21.3% … Continue reading Longi will supply Naturgy with one million modules for photovoltaic projects in Spain
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