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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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Iberdrola optimizes hydroelectric pumping in Galicia, and hybridizes a battery with pumping at the Santiago Sil – Xares plant

Iberdrola already has all the permits and previous authorizations for the improvement and optimization of the Santiago Sil – Xares pumped storage power plant. The project consists of the installation of a static starter and a 5 MWh battery that will make the coupling to the grid of the existing reversible pumping groups more flexible.  … Continue reading Iberdrola optimizes hydroelectric pumping in Galicia, and hybridizes a battery with pumping at the Santiago Sil – Xares plant

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At stake is the development of new wind power facilities in Galicia

From the wind sector we see with great concern the situation that is being triggered in Galicia with the succession of judicial stoppages of wind projects. From the utmost respect for the decisions of the courts of justice, we believe that the situation that is being generated produces insecurity to undertake investments in new wind … Continue reading At stake is the development of new wind power facilities in Galicia

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Concern from the Spanish wind sector for the successive blockades of the processing of wind projects in Galicia

The Spanish wind sector observes with great concern the situation that is unfolding in Galicia with the succession of stoppages of wind projects, and urges the institutions to find an urgent solution to the current structural blockade.With the utmost respect for the decisions of the courts of justice, the sector recognizes that legal uncertainty is … Continue reading Concern from the Spanish wind sector for the successive blockades of the processing of wind projects in Galicia

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Naturgy obtains environmental green light for the Piago wind farm

Obtaining a favorable Environmental Impact Declaration (DIA) is the step prior to administrative and construction authorization, which will allow, along with municipal building permits, to begin construction work on this facility.The company will invest close to 28 million euros in the start-up of this wind project in Cervo, which will produce wind energy equivalent to … Continue reading Naturgy obtains environmental green light for the Piago wind farm

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Vestas receives order for 62 MW of wind power in Spain

Renewable energy developer Norvento Enerxia has placed an order for 62 MW for several wind farms to be located in Galicia, Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of thirteen V150-4.5 MW wind turbines and one V136-3.45 MW wind turbine. Vestas will also provide service for the projects through a full scope long-term service … Continue reading Vestas receives order for 62 MW of wind power in Spain

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Endesa and Alcoa agree PPA for wind energy in Galicia

Both companies have signed a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) that also incorporates energy management agreements that Alcoa may have with other companies.Endesa will provide 1,151 GWh per year at a stable price that will come from part of the energy generated by 816 MW of wind farms in process in the north of Galicia. The … Continue reading Endesa and Alcoa agree PPA for wind energy in Galicia

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Capital Energy signs a wind power project in Galicia with the Lousame City Council

Both parties will promote beneficial actions for the residents of the Coruña town during the construction and operation of nine wind farms.This initiative combines the company’s contribution to the decarbonisation of the economy and the transformation of the energy model, through the start-up of renewable energy facilities, with its desire to promote the growth of … Continue reading Capital Energy signs a wind power project in Galicia with the Lousame City Council

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Greenalia: Lamas de Feás Wind Farm

The Lamas de Feás Wind Farm is part of the Galician Wind Sector Plan, in the municipalities of Baltar, Calvos de Randín and Os BlancosThe project foresees an investment of 27 million euros and a mobilization of more than 300 jobsThe annual production of the Wind Farm is estimated at more than 103,000 MWh, and … Continue reading Greenalia: Lamas de Feás Wind Farm

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The Galician Wind Energy Association urges an agreement in favor of renewable energies

The Galician Wind Energy Association (EGA) has urgently requested a “political and social” agreement in favor of renewable energies, since it considers that the energy costs derived from Russian dependence are “unsustainable” and “force” a immediate reaction.The association has warned in a press release that “Putin’s monstrous war” places the whole of Europe in a … Continue reading The Galician Wind Energy Association urges an agreement in favor of renewable energies

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Capital Energy signs a pre-agreement with Alcoa for the supply of wind energy

Capital Energy would assume this supply commitment to Alcoa’s aluminum plant in San Cibrao, during an initial period of 10 years, thanks to the commissioning of 11 wind farms that add an installed capacity of 573 megawatts (MW), they already have of the network access permit granted and have been admitted for processingThe renewables company, … Continue reading Capital Energy signs a pre-agreement with Alcoa for the supply of wind energy

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Capital Energy already has more than 25% of its portfolio of wind energy projects in Galicia in public information

The company’s wind farms that are in this phase of the processing add up to a power of around 280 megawatts (MW)Wind power facilities that have completed this procedure will be capable of producing around 950 gigawatt hours (GWh) of clean electricity per year, equivalent to the consumption of nearly 400,000 households. Likewise, they will … Continue reading Capital Energy already has more than 25% of its portfolio of wind energy projects in Galicia in public information

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ABANCA and Endesa sign a long-term Galician wind energy supply agreement

ABANCA and Endesa have signed a renewable energy collaboration agreement to cover most of the electricity demand of the financial institution with Galician energy for the next ten years. The contract guarantees ABANCA the supply of renewable energy under conditions of price stability and will entail the construction in Galicia of a new Endesa wind … Continue reading ABANCA and Endesa sign a long-term Galician wind energy supply agreement

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Greenalia completes the construction of the Monte Tourado, Alto da Croa and Croa II wind farms

Three wind farms on the Costa da Morte with eight wind turbines with a total power of 28 mw. The three promoted by the Coruña company Greenalia: Monte Tourado and Alto da Croa are located in Vimianzo, while A Croa II in Vimianzo and Dumbría. According to the promoters, the investment amounts to 21.5 million … Continue reading Greenalia completes the construction of the Monte Tourado, Alto da Croa and Croa II wind farms

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Iberdrola and Foresa plan investments in renewable hydrogen for the production of green methanol in Galicia

Construction of a 20 MW green hydrogen plant, expandable to 200 MW, and CO2 · capture equipment are being analysed – Green methanol would be used in Foresa’s chemical processes and surplus could be exported in the future The investment, which is eligible for Next Generation EU funds, would exceed 82 million euros and could … Continue reading Iberdrola and Foresa plan investments in renewable hydrogen for the production of green methanol in Galicia

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EDP plans to deploy more than 1 billion euros in Galicia over the next decade

This morning, the President of the Xunta de Galicia received a delegation from the energy group headed by Miguel Stilwell, CEO of the EDP Group. The company is one of the leading wind power operators in Galicia, where it operates 9 wind farms with a combined installed capacity of 264 MW. Miguel Stilwell presented EDP’s … Continue reading EDP plans to deploy more than 1 billion euros in Galicia over the next decade

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Avintia Energía will develop 150 MW of wind energy in Ourense and Lugo

Avintia Energía, a division of Grupo Avintia focused on renewable energies, is developing three 5 0MW wind farms in the towns of Quiroga, Villamartín de Valdeorras and A Rúa in Ourense and Lugo with a construction budget of 120 million euros, in a firm commitment to sustainable development in this Galician province. The three parks … Continue reading Avintia Energía will develop 150 MW of wind energy in Ourense and Lugo

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Capital Energy advances in the development of the Cunca wind farm

This wind energy facility, located in the municipality of Vila de Cruces, will have an installed power of 22.5 megawatts (MW) and its development will involve an investment of about 20 million euros.The five wind turbines of this fourth Capital Energy wind farm in Galicia will be capable of supplying clean energy to more than … Continue reading Capital Energy advances in the development of the Cunca wind farm

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Wind energy in Galicia, Capital Energy advances in the development of the Troitomil wind farm

The Regional Ministry of Economy of the Xunta has announced that it is submitting to public information the request for authorization [1] of its third Galician wind farm: Troitomil. Located in the province of A Coruña, it will have an installed capacity of 30 megawatts (MW) and will involve an investment of around 21 million … Continue reading Wind energy in Galicia, Capital Energy advances in the development of the Troitomil wind farm

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Wind power in Galicia, Elecnor develops 5 wind farms in La Coruña and Lugo

The Spanish infrastructure, energy, services and telecommunications group Elecnor is building 5 wind farms in Galicia for 64.3 million euros. In the same way, Elecnor will carry out maintenance, operation and control during the first 24 months. The contract has been awarded to Elecnor by Greenalia, a company dedicated to the generation and sale of … Continue reading Wind power in Galicia, Elecnor develops 5 wind farms in La Coruña and Lugo

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