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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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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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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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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The Spanish Photovoltaic Union defends the integration of organic agriculture and photovoltaics
Is it possible to unite solar energy parks with agricultural farms? The Spanish Photovoltaic Union is not only committed to this, but it has become a challenge to achieve. This is discussed at the Bioagrovoltaic Conference hosted by the Toledo Regional Administration School. This is the first edition of this event, which aims to bring … Continue reading The Spanish Photovoltaic Union defends the integration of organic agriculture and photovoltaics
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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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In 2023, 1,706 MW of photovoltaic self-consumption will be installed in Spain
According to data recorded by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that already has more than 815 companies, in 2023, 1,706 MW of new installed solar energy power were installed in self-consumption facilities. According to data collected by UNEF, industrial self-consumption grew the most in 2023 with a … Continue reading In 2023, 1,706 MW of photovoltaic self-consumption will be installed in Spain
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The Spanish photovoltaic industry rejects the tax on renewables that Aragón wants to impose
The tax on the installation of renewable energy that the Government of Aragon wants to implement has aroused strong rejection among the industry. From the sector they have expressed their “disagreement” with this new rate that would record the plants that are planned throughout the territory, and warn that it will represent a significant brake … Continue reading The Spanish photovoltaic industry rejects the tax on renewables that Aragón wants to impose
Continue readingGE and eSolar cooperate on solar thermal combined cycle technology
GE Energy and eSolar will cooperate on deploying integrated solar combined cycle (ISCC) technology under an investment and licensing agreement. eSolar provides tower-based concentrating solar power (CSP) technology.
Continue readingRenault electric vehicles in Cannes
rom May 11 to 22, 2011 ten electric cars Renault Fluence Z.E with lithium ion batteries will be escorting actors and film professionals to the foot of the famous red carpet. In total silence.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa 100% wind turbines sales came from outside Spain
Wind power sales (in MWe) expanded by 24% to 579 MW and, for the first time in Gamesa’s history, entirely outside Spain.
Continue readingStatkraft Opens Its First Wind Energy Plant in Sweden
Em wind farm, Statkraft’s first wind power facility in Sweden, is officially opened today, and is comprised of four wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 9.2 MW.
Continue readingWind energy Enercon nabs 150 MW wind turbines order from CLP for Indian wind farm projects
The 102.4 MW Sipla wind farm will be in Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, and the 50.4 MW Narmada wind farm will be in Anantapur district. CLP Group has cemented its position as the largest wind power developer in India.
Continue readingCalifornia?s Alta Wind Energy Center beats deadlines, exceeds expectations
The Alta Wind Energy Center ? Phases II-V ? in California?s Mojave Desert, comprised of 190 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines. (Phase I used GE wind turbines.)
Continue readingEWEA 2011 will debate Europe?s energy policy vacuum after 2020
In less than a quarter of the lifetime of a fossil fuel power plant, Europe?s progressive energy policies that have done so much to promote wind power and other renewable energies will run out.
Continue readingTenesol builds 7 MWp Photovoltaic system on 188 farm buildings ? benefits owners and region
Tenesol, the global solar power provider owned by energy giants TOTAL and EDF, has completed a ?34 million rooftop PV system spread across 188 agricultural buildings belonging to 109 individual farmers.
Continue readingSecond Wind’s Technology Gains Ground in South Africa’s Expanding Wind Power Market
Company partners WISE to bring advanced wind resource assessment to South African wind energy industry. The country has a relatively modest 10MW of installed wind farm capacity today.
Continue readingRenault Fires 2 Men Accused of Selling Secrets About Electric Vehicles
The two men ? Michel Balthazard, formerly a member of the Renault management committee and a top official of the company?s electric car program, and his subordinate Bertrand Rochette ? both received termination notices.
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