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EDP Renewables announces €500m asset rotation deal for onshore wind power assets in Spain

EDP Renewables, SA («EDPR»), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the largest wind energy producers in the world, has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement worth a total of 426 million euros with Finerge S.A., one of Portugal’s largest renewable energy producers, for practically the entire stake owned by EDPR … Continue reading EDP Renewables announces €500m asset rotation deal for onshore wind power assets in Spain

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The first floating wind turbine is installed in the Abra de El Sardinero

Saitec company has installed in open waters, specifically in the Abra del Sardinero due to its protected conditions of waves, a floating wind platform that it has developed on a reduced scale, which is a milestone as it is the first prototype of this company installed in the sea in mainland Spain (there are two … Continue reading The first floating wind turbine is installed in the Abra de El Sardinero

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EDP Renováveis to Sell Renovaveis Wind Energy Portfolio in Spain as Part of Asset Rotation Program

EDP-Energias de Portugal SA said Monday that it would sell the full equity shareholding and outstanding shareholder loans of its subsidiary EDP Renovaveis S/A in a wind portfolio to the Finerge Group for a consideration of about 426 million euros ($502 million). The Portuguese energy company said the 242-megawatt onshore portfolio includes seven wind farms … Continue reading EDP Renováveis to Sell Renovaveis Wind Energy Portfolio in Spain as Part of Asset Rotation Program

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2020: The year of photovoltaic records in Spain

Photovoltaics in Spain does not stop breaking records. Just look at the evolution of production and installed capacity in recent months to see that a clear paradigm shift has occurred: from a stagnant situation for a decade to a true photovoltaic revolution.Although 2020 is not being a year to shoot rockets in general, the good … Continue reading 2020: The year of photovoltaic records in Spain

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Enel Green Power connects a 51 mw wind farm to the grid in Cuenca

The 51 MW renewable energy plant, located in Motilla del Palancar, involved a 57 million euro investment and.will generate more than 144 GWh per year.As part of the Enel Green Power plan for Creating Shared Value (CSV) associated with the construction of the wind farm, actions have been proposed to improve the City Council’s energy … Continue reading Enel Green Power connects a 51 mw wind farm to the grid in Cuenca

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Hoya de Lucas wind farm is approved

The Council of the Government of the Canary Islands, at the proposal of the Ministry of Ecological Transition, Fight against Climate Change and Territorial Planning of the Government of the Canary Islands, today agreed to execute the decree called ‘Hoya de Lucas Wind Farm Modified Project’ promoted by Disa Tenerife Eólica , in the municipality … Continue reading Hoya de Lucas wind farm is approved

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Wind power generation in July reached 4,121 GWh with 17.1% of production in Spain

Wind energy generation with wind turbines in July reached 4,121 GWh, 19.8% more than the same period last year, and accounted for 17.1% of national production, according to data provided by Red Eléctrica de España ( REE). From January to July, wind farm production covered 20.8% of demand. REE has published the electricity demand corresponding … Continue reading Wind power generation in July reached 4,121 GWh with 17.1% of production in Spain

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Wind energy in Cuenca, ENDESA connects 51 MW wind farm

The 51 MW wind power plant, located in Motilla del Palancar and which will generate more than 144 GWh per year, has involved an investment of 57 million euros.Within the Endesa plan for the Creation of Social Value (CSV, Creating Shared Value) associated with the construction of this wind farm, actions have been proposed to … Continue reading Wind energy in Cuenca, ENDESA connects 51 MW wind farm

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Demand for electrical energy in Spain falls 3.8% in July

Demand for electrical energy in Spain fell by 3.8% in July: wind energy produced 37.9%, concentrated solar power 3.5% and photovoltaic 7.9%  The demand for electrical energy decreased in the Balearic Islands by 26.8% and in the Canary Islands by 9.4% compared to the same month of 2019.Solar photovoltaic produced 89.9% more than in July … Continue reading Demand for electrical energy in Spain falls 3.8% in July

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Wind energy in Andalusia, El Tesorillo wind farm is six months old

The wind farm, built by Naturgy, has produced 32 GWh of energy during the first six months of its commissioning, which is equivalent to the annual consumption of more than 12,500 homes.The energy produced by the installation in the first six months of 2020 has allowed the emission of more than 25,250 tons of polluting … Continue reading Wind energy in Andalusia, El Tesorillo wind farm is six months old

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The new Nordex wind power factory is approved in Motilla (Cuenca)

The factory will be ready in August and then the 300 people who will be the factory staff will be hired, but it is also expected to generate 200 jobs related to local component suppliers.The Provincial Commission for Spatial Planning and Urban Development (CPOTU) of Cuenca has authorized this project from the German wind turbine … Continue reading The new Nordex wind power factory is approved in Motilla (Cuenca)

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Iberdrola contributes to the development of Asturias with investments in 130 MW of wind energy

After the recent award of orders to Asturian companies worth € 200 million and the start of construction of 130 MW of wind power in the region, it launched a Citizen Innovation Platform to channel entrepreneurship initiatives and a waste recovery project. Iberdrola has defined the axes of its contribution to socio-economic development around the … Continue reading Iberdrola contributes to the development of Asturias with investments in 130 MW of wind energy

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Enel Green Power connects a wind farm in Mallén (Zaragoza)

Enel Green Power España has connected a new 3.46 MW wind farm in the town of Mallén and Fréscano, in the province of Zaragoza, to the electricity grid. Investment in this project amounts to 4.6 million euros. The Dehesa de Mallén wind farm has one wind turbine with a capacity of 3.46 MW and will … Continue reading Enel Green Power connects a wind farm in Mallén (Zaragoza)

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Iberdrola, SEAT and Volkswagen Group Spain Distribution join forces to boost electric mobility in Spain

Iberdrola, SEAT and Volkswagen Group Spain Distribution (VGSD) reinforce their commitment to the electrification of transport with the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly promote the deployment of electric and sustainable mobility in Spain. The alliance has been supported in the meeting held between Iberdrola’s President Ignacio Galán and the Volkswagen Group CEO … Continue reading Iberdrola, SEAT and Volkswagen Group Spain Distribution join forces to boost electric mobility in Spain

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Wind power strengthens its leadership in the Canary Islands with a new generation record

Wind energy is one of the bastions of the energy transition in the Canary Islands and continues to demonstrate this with new records. According to data from Red Eléctrica de España, yesterday a new record high for wind power production was registered in Gran Canaria, reaching 157.45 MW. It is good news that it joins … Continue reading Wind power strengthens its leadership in the Canary Islands with a new generation record

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Acciona inaugurates the first grid-connected floating photovoltaic plant in Spain

Guillermo Fernández Vara, President of the Junta (Regional Government) of Extremadura, and ACCIONA President José Manuel Entrecanales today inaugurated the first grid-connected floating photovoltaic solar plant in Spain on the Sierra Brava reservoir (Extremadura).  The inauguration ceremony was also attended by Olga García, Regional Minister for Ecological Transition and Sustainability of the Junta de Extremadura, … Continue reading Acciona inaugurates the first grid-connected floating photovoltaic plant in Spain

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Wind energy in Castellón, four new wind farms

After years of lethargy, the Autonomous Administration gives a boost to the creation of new wind farms in Castellón. In total, there are 11 wind power projects presented. The Regional Ministry of Sustainable Economy, Productive Sectors, Trade and Labor, indicates that there are four wind farm proposals. The first of these is that of Barcella, … Continue reading Wind energy in Castellón, four new wind farms

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GES builds 3 wind power farms of 114 MW in Zaragoza for CIP

GES expands its relationship with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) with a new contract for the construction of three new wind farms with a total installed capacity of 113MW in Aragon, part of CIP’s Monegros portfolio (487 MW).GES is in charge of the engineering and full BOP (construction, civil and electrical works) for these three wind … Continue reading GES builds 3 wind power farms of 114 MW in Zaragoza for CIP

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Spain is positioned as the first European country in wind energy production for seven consecutive days

Spain was the largest producer of wind power in the entire European Union for seven consecutive days, specifically from Saturday, July 11 to Friday, July 17, inclusive. Data that can be viewed on the website of the European wind energy association WindEurope, in the Daily Wind Power Numbers section that shows wind production in different … Continue reading Spain is positioned as the first European country in wind energy production for seven consecutive days

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Iberdrola speeds up investment to €3.58 billion and posts €1.84 billion net profit in the first half, up by 12.2%

Iberdrola has accelerated its investments to €3.58 billion in the first half of the year, 2.3% more than in the same period in 2019 and despite the lockdown situation due to the COVID-19. Driven by this investment effort and despite an adverse impact of €153 million from the pandemic, net profit stood at €1.84 billion … Continue reading Iberdrola speeds up investment to €3.58 billion and posts €1.84 billion net profit in the first half, up by 12.2%

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