Despite the fact that Spain is the fifth country in the world in terms of installed wind power, if we talk about offshore wind power (or marina) we realize that there is still everything to do. The main reason is the technical complexity (but also the economic effort) involved in installing wind turbines of this … Continue reading How Spain has taken the lead in R&D of floating wind energy
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Iberdrola starts up ‘Francisco Pizarro’, the largest photovoltaic plant in Europe
The plant will produce enough clean energy to power more than 334,000 homes and prevent the emission of 150,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. With an installed capacity of 590 MW and an investment of 300 million euros, its construction has generated more than 1,500 jobs. This renewable installation is the Iberdrola group’s largest photovoltaic … Continue reading Iberdrola starts up ‘Francisco Pizarro’, the largest photovoltaic plant in Europe
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Capital Energy promotes wind power in Soria
Capital Energy promotes wind power in SoriaCapital Energy signs two new Territory Projects in Soria with the municipalities of Serón de Nágima and Torlengua.Both agreements are linked to the development of the Pedrecha and San Cristóbal wind farms and the line that will join the Pedrecha and Terrer substations This initiative combines the company’s contribution … Continue reading Capital Energy promotes wind power in Soria
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Urgent progress in the development of offshore wind power in Spain
Offshore wind energy is a fundamental vector for achieving climate and energy security objectives, based on our own renewable resources and providing greater stability to our electrical system. In addition, it constitutes a great opportunity for technological, economic and industrial development, due to its high potential for the creation of qualified employment in the strategic … Continue reading Urgent progress in the development of offshore wind power in Spain
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Capital Energy undertakes the evacuation line of its Soria wind power
Capital Energy signs a Territories Project with Jalón Arches linked to the evacuation line of its Hazapierna and Praderas Altas wind farms in Soria. 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 … Continue reading Capital Energy undertakes the evacuation line of its Soria wind power
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Iberdrola signs a €550m green loan with the EIB to boost renewables in Spain
Specifically, almost 1,800 MW of wind farms and photovoltaic parks will be built in different locations, mostly in rural areas. The new facilities will supply clean energy equivalent to the annual consumption of about one million households. The project will have a significant impact in terms of its contribution to the EU’s security of energy … Continue reading Iberdrola signs a €550m green loan with the EIB to boost renewables in Spain
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Spain to award 220 MW of Concentrated Solar Power in Oct 25 auction
The ministry for the ecological transition reserved 140 MW for distributed solar PV projects of up to 5 MW, and 380 MW for concentrated solar power (CSP), biomass-based and tech-neutral schemes. The Spanish government expects to hold the next renewable energy auction on October 25 this year, announcing today that it will allocate 520 MW … Continue reading Spain to award 220 MW of Concentrated Solar Power in Oct 25 auction
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DemoSATH floating wind turbine launched into water
The load-out and launching operation of the floating wind turbine was successfully performed after its onshore construction in the Port of Bilbao. Saitec Offshore Technologies and RWE achieved another milestone in the DemoSATH project with the successful completion of the launching operation of the floating unit. The project moves forward at a fast pace for … Continue reading DemoSATH floating wind turbine launched into water
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Mario Ruiz-Tagle, new CEO of Iberdrola Spain
Iberdrola España has appointed Mario Ruiz-Tagle as its new CEO. Born in Santiago (Chile), he was until now CEO of Neoenergia, Iberdrola’s Brazilian subsidiary chaired by Ignacio Galán. Ruiz-Tagle, who has been linked to the energy sector since 1996, began his career at Iberdrola two decades ago as director of Institutional Relations of the Brazilian … Continue reading Mario Ruiz-Tagle, new CEO of Iberdrola Spain
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Envision signs a Strategic Partnership agreement with Spain to build the first Net Zero Industrial Park in Europe
MOU ceremony in Navalmoral de la Mata (Cáceres, Spain) witnessed by Spanish Prime MinisterThe industrial park (cluster) contemplates the construction of a gigafactory of batteries for electric vehicles; a development and innovation center for the digitalization of renewable energy systems, a green hydrogen generation plant and the manufacture of electrolyzers, and a wind power generation … Continue reading Envision signs a Strategic Partnership agreement with Spain to build the first Net Zero Industrial Park in Europe
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Capital Energy advances in wind power in Seville with Pinarejo I and II
The Junta de Andalucía grants the pending administrative authorizations to the high voltage line that will transport the wind energy.The construction of Pinarejo I and II, both located in the municipality of La Puebla de Cazalla and which add 60 megawatts (MW) of power, will start this year and will lead to the creation of … Continue reading Capital Energy advances in wind power in Seville with Pinarejo I and II
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Sustainable energy: a revolutionary transformer is on the way
Introducing a new electric transformer for use in solar parks: it’s designed to function with biodegradable fluids, produces lower CO2 emissions and requires fewer materials for its construction. This is just one example of the “design to value” concept that is being launched worldwide and is initially being deployed in Spain. Completely eliminating CO2 emissions … Continue reading Sustainable energy: a revolutionary transformer is on the way
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Enel Green Power Spain installs 1,130 MW of wind energy and solar power
Endesa, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power España (EGPE), is building 27 renewable projects in Spain that will have a capacity of more than 1,130 MW of new green energy in our country. To build these projects, so far this year, more than 4,200 professionals are working in these renewable facilities of the company. … Continue reading Enel Green Power Spain installs 1,130 MW of wind energy and solar power
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Siemens Gamesa signs first contract with Turkish energy investor Kinesis Enerji in Spain for a 50 MW wind farm
The wind farm, scheduled to be commissioned in the first half of 2024, will be equipped with ten SG 5.0-145 turbines The contract also includes the maintenance of the turbines for a period of 25 years The wind farm will provide enough electricity to power 40,000 households and avoid the emission of 132,000 tonnes of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa signs first contract with Turkish energy investor Kinesis Enerji in Spain for a 50 MW wind farm
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David Trebolle, new general secretary of Protermosolar
David Trebolle has been appointed new general secretary of the Spanish Association for the Promotion of the Solar Thermal Industry (Protermosolar) to replace Gonzalo Martín, the association reported in a statement on Monday. Gonzalo Martín will continue to be linked to Protermosolar as a senior advisor and will collaborate with David Trebolle. Trebolle has twenty … Continue reading David Trebolle, new general secretary of Protermosolar
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Ecoener will supply the island of La Gomera with wind power
The facilities have 12 MW of power and represent an investment of 17 million euros. The new wind farms will start operating this year and will turn La Gomera into a 100% sustainable island. The project reinforces Ecoener’s leadership in renewable energy production in the Canary Islands. Ecoener, the Galician multinational renewable energy company, will … Continue reading Ecoener will supply the island of La Gomera with wind power
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Greenalia is advancing in its floating offshore wind power projects in the Canary Islands
Greenalia is advancing in the development of its floating offshore wind projects in the Canary Islands and launches RFI (Request for Information) focused on the global offshore wind supply chain companies that can provide information on their solutions, products or services that can be applied to floating projects promoted by the renewable energy IPP. In … Continue reading Greenalia is advancing in its floating offshore wind power projects in the Canary Islands
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Saitec plans Spanish floating offshore wind farm with five 10 MW wind turbines
Saitec is developing a pre-commercial pilot park with five units and a total potential of 50 MW in the Mediterranean Sea in 2025. The offshore wind turbines will use SATH technology in open sea in Girona, specifically in an area located more 15 km from Cap de Creus on the Costa Brava (Catalonia). Medfloat Pilot … Continue reading Saitec plans Spanish floating offshore wind farm with five 10 MW wind turbines
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Enel Green Power launches its largest wind farm in Spain
The 180 MW “Tico Wind” plant, placed in Villar de los Navarros, Aragón region, involved an investment of 181 million euros. Enel Green Power España (EGPE) connected the 180 MW wind farm “Tico Wind” to the grid, marking the official launch of its largest wind farm in Spain. The facility located in the town of … Continue reading Enel Green Power launches its largest wind farm in Spain
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Capital Energy and Shell sign an agreement to development of offshore wind energy projects in Spain and Portugal
Capital Energy, a Spanish energy company created two decades ago and whose vocation is to become the first vertically integrated 100% renewable operator on the Iberian Peninsula, and Shell have signed an agreement to analyze the joint development of projects in the offshore wind energy sector in Spain and Portugal. Leveraging their complementary skills and … Continue reading Capital Energy and Shell sign an agreement to development of offshore wind energy projects in Spain and Portugal
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