Iberdrola España will repower four onshore wind farms in Galicia and Castilla La Mancha, which will reduce the number of wind turbines installed in both communities by 200 and increase the energy production of the facilities by an average of 30%. The machines used in the repowering will have a unit power that is up … Continue reading Iberdrola España will repower its first four wind farms and increase production by 30%
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GE and Forestalia sign collaborative agreement to install up to 693 MW of wind energy in Spain
Framework agreement between GE and Forestalia includes 110 onshore wind turbines across 16 project sites in Aragon, Spain. First phase of 33 wind turbines already underway. All projects will feature GE’s 6.1-158 workhorse wind turbines. GE Vernova announced today that it has signed a framework agreement with Forestalia to install up to 693 MW of … Continue reading GE and Forestalia sign collaborative agreement to install up to 693 MW of wind energy in Spain
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Vestas achieves the first wind project with Repsol with the most powerful wind turbines ever installed in Spain
Repsol has placed an order for 31 MW for the STEV wind farm, part of the Delta II project, which will be located in Aragon, Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of five V162-6.2 MW wind turbines. This is the first order for EnVentus V162-6.2 MW wind turbines in Spain and, once installed, … Continue reading Vestas achieves the first wind project with Repsol with the most powerful wind turbines ever installed in Spain
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EGP begins construction on a 24 MW wind farm in Zaragoza
Enel Green Power has begun construction of a 24 MW wind farm near the towns of Borja and Fréscano in the province of Zaragoza. The investment associated with this project amounts to 26 million euros. The San Francisco de Borja wind farm will have 7 wind turbines, 5 of them with a unit power of 3.4 … Continue reading EGP begins construction on a 24 MW wind farm in Zaragoza
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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic, and wind energy in the first week of December
In the first week of December, gas prices declined, approaching levels seen in early October, before the Hamas attack on Israel. CO2 futures also declined. On December 8, they registered the lowest settlement price since October 2022. Wind energy production increased in most major European electricity markets. In this context, and with electricity demand generally … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic, and wind energy in the first week of December
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Naturgy begins the construction of a new wind farm in Catalonia and plans to reach 250 renewable MW in the Community
The company will invest 40 million euros in this new wind installation, located in the province of Tarragona, which will generate energy equivalent to the consumption of 26,700 homes. Naturgy maintains its commitment to the development of renewable energies in Catalonia, after the incorporation of four new wind farms to its portfolio in the Community. … Continue reading Naturgy begins the construction of a new wind farm in Catalonia and plans to reach 250 renewable MW in the Community
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Solar power has seen a remarkable increase in capacity worldwide
In 2010 it took an average of a month to install one gigawatt of solar capacity. By 2015, this pace quickened to a week, and in 2023, it is expected to exceed one gigawatt per day. In the last decade, the global solar power landscape has transformed dramatically, according to a summary by Solcellskollen. Looking … Continue reading Solar power has seen a remarkable increase in capacity worldwide
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Wind power and solar energy production continued to break records in Europe in November
IN November, wind energy production reached record highs in France and Italy and was the highest for a November month in Germany. Solar production also broke records for a November month in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. In this context, prices on the main European electricity markets remained stable, with prices rising in Nord Pool, … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy production continued to break records in Europe in November
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The drop in temperatures boosted European electricity market prices in the last week of November
In the last week of November, prices in the main European electricity markets rose compared to the previous week. This increase was due to the drop in temperatures, which in most markets was more than 3°C, and which boosted electricity demand. In addition, renewable energy production was lower than the previous week. On November 30, … Continue reading The drop in temperatures boosted European electricity market prices in the last week of November
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Tripling renewables by 2030 is feasible and will mobilise investments of 2.2 trillion dollars per year
The Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, assured this morning at COP28 that the objective of tripling the installed renewable capacity by 2030 is feasible. There are 118 countries that have already signed up to this objective at the Climate Summit being held in Dubai. They have also committed to double the energy efficiency ratio, … Continue reading Tripling renewables by 2030 is feasible and will mobilise investments of 2.2 trillion dollars per year
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Iberdrola and bp pulse launch their fast and ultrafast charging joint venture in Spain and Portugal
Iberdrola and bp pulse proudly announce the formal launch of their joint venture that recently received regulatory authorizations. The new company plans to create the most extensive high speed public charging network in Iberia. The aim is to promote access for all citizens to a reliable, high-speed charging infrastructure and thus helping to remove one … Continue reading Iberdrola and bp pulse launch their fast and ultrafast charging joint venture in Spain and Portugal
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European Parliament voted to boost wind energy tech made in Europe
On Tuesday the European Parliament voted on its position for the negotiations with European Commission and Member States on the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA). MEP Christian Ehler, drafting the Parliament’s position, has put forward a proposal which supports a strong European wind industry to deliver on Europe’s climate and energy security objectives in the lead … Continue reading European Parliament voted to boost wind energy tech made in Europe
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Solar and wind power placed MIBEL at the lowest prices in EuropeSolar and wind power
In the fourth week of November, MIBEL registered the lowest prices among the main European markets thanks to solar and wind energy. In the other markets, prices were in general higher than in the previous week, although wind energy helped to push prices below €100/MWh over the weekend. Photovoltaic energy registered the production record for … Continue reading Solar and wind power placed MIBEL at the lowest prices in EuropeSolar and wind power
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Boosting renewable energies in Spain means strategic opportunities for energy storage companies
Energy storage is one of the vectors of the energy transition and a necessary partner in the deployment of renewable energies. In Spain, the regulatory framework for storage is expected to be approved in 2024 or early 2025. This situation represents a window of opportunity for companies that want to lead the sector or find … Continue reading Boosting renewable energies in Spain means strategic opportunities for energy storage companies
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Naturgy launches a wind power and photovoltaic plant in Extremadura that will supply renewable energy to 55,000 homes
The Merengue II wind farm is the company’s second in the region and the Puerta del Jerte photovoltaic plant, the second of this technology.The two new facilities, located in the Cáceres municipality of Plasencia, have allowed the creation of more than 860 direct and indirect jobs and will produce energy equivalent to the annual electricity … Continue reading Naturgy launches a wind power and photovoltaic plant in Extremadura that will supply renewable energy to 55,000 homes
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Acciona Energía has renewed its position as the “greenest” electricity generation company for the ninth consecutive year
ACCIONA Energía has been ranked the world’s “greenest” power generation company for ninth year in a row, by the “Top 100 Green Utilities” ranking prepared annually by Energy Intelligence, an independent consulting firm specializing in energy markets. ACCIONA Energía has topped the index every year since 2015. The twelfth edition of “Top 100 Green Utilities” … Continue reading Acciona Energía has renewed its position as the “greenest” electricity generation company for the ninth consecutive year
Continue readingRecords of photovoltaic energy production for a month of November in Spain and wind energy production in Germany
During the weekdays of the third week of November, prices in the main European electricity markets registered an upward trend. However, over the weekend, the combination of lower demand and high renewable energy production helped to bring prices down. On the 19th, Spain registered the solar photovoltaic energy production record for a month of November … Continue reading Records of photovoltaic energy production for a month of November in Spain and wind energy production in Germany
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Repsol partners with Pontegadea on a wind power and photovoltaic energy portfolio
The wind farms are located in Aragón, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia. In total: 398 MW of energy and 220 MW of photovoltaics.Repsol is advancing its strategy of bringing in partners to achieve objectives and maximize the return on its operations. It has once again partnered with the investment group Pontegadea, giving it … Continue reading Repsol partners with Pontegadea on a wind power and photovoltaic energy portfolio
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Acciona will build a pioneering plant for recycling wind turbine blades in Navarra
ACCIONA, ACCIONA Energía and RenerCycle announced today the construction of Waste2Fiber, a wind blade recycling plant in Lumbier (Navarra). The facility will be operational in 2025 and will create over 100 jobs. The project brings together ACCIONA’s experience in composite materials, ACCIONA Energía’s access to end-of-life wind turbine blades and track records in innovative solutions … Continue reading Acciona will build a pioneering plant for recycling wind turbine blades in Navarra
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Declining EU wind turbine exports reflect changing energy landscape
The European Green Deal has placed clean energy at the forefront of the region’s sustainability efforts. The import of green energy products, such as wind turbines, solar panels and liquid biofuels, has been crucial in meeting growing demand. However, recent data reveals a significant drop in EU wind turbine exports, indicating a changing energy landscape. … Continue reading Declining EU wind turbine exports reflect changing energy landscape
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