These funds will go to building photovoltaic plants and wind power farms in several locations, most of which are in rural transition regions. Iberdrola today signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) to drive the green recovery by developing new renewable energy capacity in Spain. To … Continue reading Iberdrola receives €800 million in financing from EIB and ICO to boost the green recovery in Spain
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Juan Diego Díaz Vega, new president of the Spanish Wind Energy Association
The Board of Directors of the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE), meeting yesterday 07/08, has appointed the previously vice-president of AEE on behalf of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Juan Diego Díaz Vega.The new president replaces José López-Tafall Bascuñana, after a brief presidency motivated by his appointment as ANFAC CEO.The period that begins is key because … Continue reading Juan Diego Díaz Vega, new president of the Spanish Wind Energy Association
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BBVA closes a landmark energy transaction with CIP for the construction of onshore wind farms in Aragon
BBVA has closed with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), one of the leading global investors in renewable energy, a green loan, long-term project financing credit facility for the investment in the Monegros portfolio of 12 onshore wind farms in Aragon, Spain. BBVA has had all significant roles, including sole bookrunner, structuring bank and green loan coordinator … Continue reading BBVA closes a landmark energy transaction with CIP for the construction of onshore wind farms in Aragon
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#WindTalent looks at challenges in attracting talent and job growth in wind power
Today, a new edition of #WindTalent has brought together different representatives of HR, Talent and Training from companies in the wind sector and wind turbines, experts from Head Hunters, and young professionals who have chosen wind as the sector to start their professional careers. The conference, organized by the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE), discussed … Continue reading #WindTalent looks at challenges in attracting talent and job growth in wind power
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Enel Green Power begins construction on a 24 MW wind farm in Zaragoza
Enel Green Power has begun construction of a 24 MW wind farm near the towns of Borja and Fréscano in the province of Zaragoza. The investment associated with this project amounts to 26 million euros. The San Francisco de Borja wind farm will have 7 wind turbines, 5 of them with a unit power of 3.4 … Continue reading Enel Green Power begins construction on a 24 MW wind farm in Zaragoza
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Wind energy in Spain, the wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has already installed 2 GW
Last week, the Spanish government approved Royal Decree Law 23/2020, which promotes the wind energy sector to achieve the objective of the national energy and climate plan, in addition to supporting the economic recovery of the country as a whole. Spain is the second base of operations for the wind turbine manufacturer Nordex. In April … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain, the wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has already installed 2 GW
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RDL 23/2020 and its future impact on wind energy in Spain
AEE held on July 1 a digital meeting with its partners in collaboration with PwC. At the meeting, with more than 300 attendees, the recently approved Royal Decree-Law 23/2020 was analyzed. These are the main conclusions. Royal Decree-Law 23/2020 constitutes the first step in the roadmap that will mark the future Law on Climate Change … Continue reading RDL 23/2020 and its future impact on wind energy in Spain
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Spain’s electricity demand falls 8.5% in June
Wind energy power represented 17.3%, concentrated solar power 3.9% and photovoltaic 9.2%. Spain’s electricity demand fell 8.5% in June. 43.9% of the monthly generation was from renewable sources and 63.5% were produced from technologies that do not emit CO2 equivalent.The demand for electrical energy decreased in the Balearic Islands by 33.3% and in the Canary … Continue reading Spain’s electricity demand falls 8.5% in June
Continue readingWind energy in Aragon, Enel Green Power started construction of a 24 MW wind farm
Endesa, through its renewable energy division Enel Green Power Spain, has begun the construction of a 24 MW wind farm in the towns of Borja and Fréscano, in the province of Zaragoza. The investment associated with this project amounts to 26 million euros. The San Francisco de Borja wind farm has 7 wind turbines, 5 … Continue reading Wind energy in Aragon, Enel Green Power started construction of a 24 MW wind farm
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Siemens Gamesa to shut down its factory in Aoiz (Navarre)
This factory is specialized in small wind turbine models, mainly for the domestic market. The company will launch an Employment Regulation File for a maximum of 239 employees.Siemens Gamesa will focus on the next generation of larger and more powerful wind turbines to successfully operate in a market environment of strong competition and pressure on … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to shut down its factory in Aoiz (Navarre)
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The Spanish Wind Energy Association awards the Eolo 2020
The Spanish Wind Energy Association awards the Eolo 2020 awardsThe Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) today publishes the winners of the Eolo 2020 Awards in the different categories: Innovation, Photography, Rural Integration of wind power and Wind Microcounts. For another year, AEE awards the Eolo Awards as a recognition of wind energy in Spain, with … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association awards the Eolo 2020
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The Montes Torozos wind farm, promoted by Naturgy, wins the Eolo Prize for Rural Integration of Wind Power 2020
The application was made in 7 wind farms built in the region during 2019 by Naturgy with a power of more than 250 MW and an investment of more than 260 million euros. The jury of the prizes has valued that the Monte Torozos region has a great development of wind energy technology, which has … Continue reading The Montes Torozos wind farm, promoted by Naturgy, wins the Eolo Prize for Rural Integration of Wind Power 2020
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Protermosolar celebrates the publication for public consultation of the new Economic Regime for Renewable Energies in Spain
The Spanish Association for the Promotion of the Solar Thermal Industry (Protermosolar) celebrates the publication for public consultation by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge of the new Economic Regime for Renewable Energies that, according to Protermosolar, simplifies the previous specific remuneration regime.For Protermosolar, one of the most attractive aspects of … Continue reading Protermosolar celebrates the publication for public consultation of the new Economic Regime for Renewable Energies in Spain
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Nordex to build concrete tower factory for wind turbines for wind energy in Spain
A new green start for the economy creates jobs. The last example is the Nordex concrete tower factory for wind turbines in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. In Motilla del Palancar, the wind turbine maker is now beginning work in a factory to produce concrete towers for its wind turbines on a 12-hectare site. After its completion … Continue reading Nordex to build concrete tower factory for wind turbines for wind energy in Spain
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Iberdrola, the Mondragon Group, Álava Regional Council and the EVE join forces to build the largest photovoltaic plant in the Basque Country
Iberdrola, the Mondragon Group, the Provincial Council of Alava and the Basque Government’s energy agency (EVE) have created a major Basque public-private partnership with the aim of building what will be the largest photovoltaic plant in the Basque Country: EKIENEA. The Basque electricity company has a 75 % stake; the EVE, backed by the Provincial … Continue reading Iberdrola, the Mondragon Group, Álava Regional Council and the EVE join forces to build the largest photovoltaic plant in the Basque Country
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Wind energy, solar and hydraulic production reached 40% of the total in Spain
The installed wind power and photovoltaic energy grew by 20% in 2019. The new report on the Spanish electricity sector prepared by the Naturgy Foundation also includes the increase in production with combined cycles last year, which acted as backup energy for renewables, as well as the increase in the tariff deficit. As stated in … Continue reading Wind energy, solar and hydraulic production reached 40% of the total in Spain
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The Spanish Wind Energy Association positively value the RDL 23/2020 that promotes the role of wind power in the Spanish economic revival
AEE valuations on the RDL 23/2020 by which measures are approved to promote renewable energies and promote economic recovery The RDL is a necessary boost to take advantage of the potential of the wind sector in its contribution to the revival of the economy, its industrial driving effect on other sectors, its leadership in innovation … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association positively value the RDL 23/2020 that promotes the role of wind power in the Spanish economic revival
Continue readingEnlight secures financing for Gecama wind farm in Spain
Enlight Renewable Energy has secured project financing for the 312MW Gecama wind farm in Spain. Spanish banks Banco de Sabadell and Bankia have financed the project. Their loan will cover 50% of the total project cost, which is estimated at €320m. The senior debt will be repaid over the first 14 years from the commercial … Continue reading Enlight secures financing for Gecama wind farm in Spain
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Iberdrola accelerates its investments in wind energy and solar power in Castilla y León
It will develop more than 1,800 MW of wind power and photovoltaic energy for which it will allocate investments of more than 1,300 million euros. In Velilla, it will build the largest photovoltaic complex in the region, with a power of 400 MW. Its transformation plan for the region includes investments in smart grids and … Continue reading Iberdrola accelerates its investments in wind energy and solar power in Castilla y León
Continue readingIberdrola will supply wind energy to Vodafone in Spain
Through a PPA, the energy company will provide long-term green electricity – generated by a wind project it is building in Aragon – at 13,500 points owned by the operator. This alliance represents an important leap in compliance with the strategic framework of a sustainable and responsible company with the planet, which establishes that in … Continue reading Iberdrola will supply wind energy to Vodafone in Spain
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