Spain auctioned a total of 3 GW of renewable energy capacity in its January 2021 tender. The first tender under the new Spanish auction design resulted in the lowest ever prices for new wind energy in Europe. The lowest wind energy bid was awarded at a price of €20/MWh. The wind bids ranged from €20/MWh … Continue reading Onshore wind energy scores lowest ever price under new Spanish auction design
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Capital Energy closes with GE the supply of wind turbines for a 39 MW wind farm in Andalusia
Capital Energy has closed a wind power purchase agreement with the manufacturer General Electric (GE) for the acquisition of wind turbines for the Loma de los Pinos wind farm, located in the province of Seville, whose installed power will be 39 megawatts (MW ) and that will involve a total investment of more than 36 … Continue reading Capital Energy closes with GE the supply of wind turbines for a 39 MW wind farm in Andalusia
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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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Enel connects nearly 400 MW of wind energy and solar in Spain in 2020
The projects spread over Aragón, Andalusia, Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha and the Balearic Islands represent an annual production of 911 GWh, will avoid the emission into the atmosphere of more than 424,228 tons of CO2 per year, and have involved an investment of more than 320 million of euros. Quite a challenge, which has generated an … Continue reading Enel connects nearly 400 MW of wind energy and solar in Spain in 2020
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The wind power during Filomena’s passage through Spain has helped to contain the price of electricity
In the hours in which it has covered more than 38% of the demand is when the price of the electricity market has been cheapest. The average wind contribution on the dates between January 8 and 11, during the storm Filomena as it passed through Spain, has been 30.8% of the peninsular demand, reaching 47% … Continue reading The wind power during Filomena’s passage through Spain has helped to contain the price of electricity
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Siemens Gamesa adjusts its industrial footprint in Spain
A collective dismissal agreement will be presented affecting up to 215 employees at the Somozas factory and 51 at the Cuenca plant.The Somozas factory has no confirmed orders for 2021 for the blade model it produces, the SG 2.X-114, for which there is no longer demand in the Spanish wind energy market.The plant is not … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa adjusts its industrial footprint in Spain
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Wind power generated 31.4% of electricity in December in Spain
Renewables produced 44% of electricity in 2020, wind power 21.8%, concentrated solar power 1.8%, and photovoltaic 6.1%. 50.4% of the monthly generation was of renewable origin and 73.8% was produced from technologies that do not emit CO2 into the atmosphere. The demand for electrical energy decreases in the Canary Islands by 9.6% and increases in … Continue reading Wind power generated 31.4% of electricity in December in Spain
Continue readingNew record in wind power in Spain
With such a graceful name, the storm ‘Bella’ has provided wind power to end 2020 with a new record for instantaneous generation on December 28 at 2:28 pm, according to data from Red Eléctrica. 19,588 MW of wind energy were put into operation at the same time, producing a record instantaneous power for wind technology, … Continue reading New record in wind power in Spain
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Vestas signs 35 MW EPC order in Spain
Vestas has received an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order for a 35 MW wind farm in Spain. The contract includes the supply, transport, installation and commissioning of sixteen V120-2.2 MW wind turbines. “This project underlines the versatility of our 2 MW platform and its ability to optimise our customers’ business case”, says Javier Ojanguren, … Continue reading Vestas signs 35 MW EPC order in Spain
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Wind power is responsible for 21.7% in Spain
Red Eléctrica de España (REE) has presented the main data on the behavior of the electricity system in its forecast for the close of 2020, where renewables produced 43.6% of all electricity in Spain and thus recorded their largest share in the mix of generation since there have been records since 2007. Wind energy, responsible … Continue reading Wind power is responsible for 21.7% in Spain
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Villar Mir Energía (VME) has invested 140 million euros in two new wind farms in Palencia and Huesca
Villar Mir Energía (VME), the energy division of the Villar Mir Group, continues to expand its portfolio of renewable energy projects with two new wind farms totaling 140 million euros of investment and a capacity of 200 MW. On the one hand, the 100 MW Santa Maria de las Fuentes wind project in Astudillo, province … Continue reading Villar Mir Energía (VME) has invested 140 million euros in two new wind farms in Palencia and Huesca
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Iberdrola starts the biggest photovoltaic plant in Castilla y León
In the region the company is to develop more than 2,400 renewable MW – from wind power and photovoltaic – in the coming years for which it will allocate investments of €2 billion. Iberdrola continues to lead in the roll-out of renewable projects, with the commencement of the proceedings for the project at Otero PV … Continue reading Iberdrola starts the biggest photovoltaic plant in Castilla y León
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Wind power in Andalusia, Capital Energy starts Loma de los Pinos wind farm
This wind energy facility, located in the province of Seville, will have an installed power of 39 megawatts (MW) and its development will involve an investment of 36 million euros.The seven wind turbines of this first Capital Energy wind farm in Andalusia will be capable of supplying clean energy to some 40,000 homes and will … Continue reading Wind power in Andalusia, Capital Energy starts Loma de los Pinos wind farm
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Wind energy in Galicia, Capital Energy advances in the Maragouto wind farm
This renewable energy facility, located in the municipalities of Outes and Mazaricos, will have an installed capacity of 35 megawatts (MW) and its development will involve an investment of about 44 million euros.The 10 wind turbines of this second Capital Energy wind farm in Galicia will be capable of supplying clean energy to more than … Continue reading Wind energy in Galicia, Capital Energy advances in the Maragouto wind farm
Continue readingGE Renewable Energy wind turbines for wind energy in Spain
GE Renewable Energy selected by Azora to supply 19 Cypress onshore wind turbines units for the Cuevas de Velasco wind farm. The 100 MW project will use 158 meter-high rotors, the most powerful rotor ever permitted in Spain. Deal includes a 30-year service contract. GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy wind turbines for wind energy in Spain
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The Iberian region as a hub for floating offshore wind energy
A new study launched today by EIT InnoEnergy shows that Spain and Portugal have unique competitive advantages and enormous potential for the region to become a leading global hub for floating offshore wind energy.The study, entitled “Iberia as a hub for technology development and industrial leadership in the field of floating wind offshore energy”, has … Continue reading The Iberian region as a hub for floating offshore wind energy
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EDP Renováveis commissions Spain’s largest wind turbines in Burgos
EDPR is developing the Quintanilla II wind farm, which will feature three wind turbines spanning a height of 199.9 metres. The Spanish renewable energy sector has witnessed a new engineering milestone. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has received the … Continue reading EDP Renováveis commissions Spain’s largest wind turbines in Burgos
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Floating offshore wind energy could create 50,000 jobs in Spain and Portugal by 2030
A new study by EIT InnoEnergy shows that Spain and Portugal have unique competitive advantages and enormous potential for the region to become a leading global hub for floating offshore wind energy. The study, entitled ‘Iberia as a hub for technology development and industrial leadership in the field of floating wind offshore energy’, has been … Continue reading Floating offshore wind energy could create 50,000 jobs in Spain and Portugal by 2030
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EIT InnoEnergy invests in Nabrawind
EIT InnoEnergy, the engine of innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable energy in Europe, has become Nabrawind’s new shareholder, joining the investors that constitute the company: Evoluwind (promoters), Barinaga and Alberdi, Sodena and Basarro. The European company is thus exercising the right acquired in the capital increase that Nabrawind carried out last July 2019. The entry … Continue reading EIT InnoEnergy invests in Nabrawind
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Nordex’s new concrete tower factory for wind energy in Spain begins operations
After only four months of construction work, Nordex has launched its new mobile concrete tower production plant for wind turbines in Spain. In Motilla del Palancar, in Castilla-La Mancha, a concrete tower production plant of more than 120,000 square meters has been set up. The Nordex Group started production of the first concrete tower segments … Continue reading Nordex’s new concrete tower factory for wind energy in Spain begins operations
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