The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) appreciates the approval of the proposed law by the Council of Ministers and its referral to the Cortes It is an important first step in the process of adopting a Law that is called to be the founding milestone of the Spanish energy transition and the fulfillment of the Paris … Continue reading Wind energy evaluates the approval of the proposal for the Law on Climate Change and Energy Transition
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Protermosolar appreciates the processing of the Law on Climate Change and Energy Transition
The new law will allow decisive progress towards the decarbonisation of the economy, facilitating an optimal combination of all renewable technologies, such as concentrated solar power, wind energy and PV. The Spanish Association for the Promotion of the Solar Thermal Industry (Protermosolar) expresses its satisfaction with the beginning of the processing of the Law on … Continue reading Protermosolar appreciates the processing of the Law on Climate Change and Energy Transition
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CO2 emissions from energy sources in Spain were reduced by 7.2% in 2019, thanks to the greater wind energy contribution
Eurostat estimates that in 2019, a year before the European Union (EU) extensively introduced containment measures for COVID-19, the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the combustion of fossil fuels (mainly oil and products derived from oil, coal, peat and natural gas) decreased significantly by 4.3% compared to the previous year in the EU. Spain … Continue reading CO2 emissions from energy sources in Spain were reduced by 7.2% in 2019, thanks to the greater wind energy contribution
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Wind energy companies in Spain continue to collaborate in the fight against COVID-19
Since the health crisis started by COVID-19 in the world, there have been many companies in the wind energy sector in Spain that are collaborating in the donation of products, as well as the provision of services to fight this pandemic. Below, we summarize some actions that several of the members of the Wind Business … Continue reading Wind energy companies in Spain continue to collaborate in the fight against COVID-19
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Los Gigantes wind farm in the community of Aragon
In Spain, Enel Green Power has started construction on two new plants: the Los Naranjos photovoltaic (PV) plant in the community of Andalusia, and the Los Gigantes wind farm in the community of Aragon. In Spain, Enel Green Power is adding two new plants to its portfolio, with the goal of helping the country reach … Continue reading Los Gigantes wind farm in the community of Aragon
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Demand for electrical energy in Spain falls 17.3% in April
Wind energy contributed 21.3% in April, concentrated solar power 1.2% and photovoltaic 6.8%. 47.9% of the monthly generation was from renewable sources and 72.6% were produced from technologies that do not emit CO2 into the atmosphere.The demand for electrical energy decreased in the Balearic Islands by 27.6% and in the Canary Islands by 20.3% compared … Continue reading Demand for electrical energy in Spain falls 17.3% in April
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Greenalia has 19 wind farms pending with 116 wind turbines with 526 megawatts of wind power
They will be located in Vilasantar, Aranga and a third wind farm between Arteixo, Culleredo and A Laracha. In Galicia, 116 wind turbines with 526 megawatts of wind power. So far in 2020, the Regionaal Ministry of the Environment has published the start of the environmental processing of a total of 19 wind farms in … Continue reading Greenalia has 19 wind farms pending with 116 wind turbines with 526 megawatts of wind power
Continue readingWind energy in Aragon, Endesa started construction wind farm Los Gigantes
Enel Green Power Spain (EGPE), Endesa’s renewable energy subsidiary, has begun the construction of a new 21.3 MW wind farm in the towns of Blesa and Moyuela, in the provinces of Teruel and Zaragoza. The investment associated with this project amounts to 20 million euros. This wind farm, with 6 wind turbines of 3.55 … Continue reading Wind energy in Aragon, Endesa started construction wind farm Los Gigantes
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Iberdrola welcomes Siemens Gamea wind turbines in Bilbao
Blades have arrived at the port of Bilbao in Spain for Siemens Gamesa wind turbines that will feature at Iberdrola’s Puylobo wind farm in the Aragon region of the country. The 42 blades that will be part of 14 3.4-132 machines were manufactured by Siemens Gamesa in China and travelled 20,000km by sea, after passing … Continue reading Iberdrola welcomes Siemens Gamea wind turbines in Bilbao
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Wind energy generates 14,233 GWh in the first quarter of 2020, 23.4% of generation in Spain
Wind energy has covered more than 20% of electricity demand in the first quarters since 2013 in Spain.With the 25,704 MW of wind power installed today, wind farm generation with wind turbines contributes to the energy mix over a fifth of the energy demanded in the electrical system.The calculation of the first quarter of 2020 … Continue reading Wind energy generates 14,233 GWh in the first quarter of 2020, 23.4% of generation in Spain
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EDP Renováveis secures a PPA projects totalling 59 MW in Spain
With this new agreement, EDPR has now secured 80% of the ~7.0 GW targeted wind energy and solar global capacity build-out for 2019-2022 period. EDP Renováveis, SA (“EDPR”), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, through its subsidiary EDP Renovables España S.L.U., has secured a … Continue reading EDP Renováveis secures a PPA projects totalling 59 MW in Spain
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Elecnor starts up the first wind power farm in the Valencian Community since 2012
The wind power plant is located in the municipality of Cofrentes and has involved an investment of 53 million euros.The new wind installation will generate a power equivalent to the electricity consumption of 43,000 families in one yearElecnor, through its wind energy development and exploitation subsidiary Enerfin, has just launched the Cofrentes Wind Farm, the … Continue reading Elecnor starts up the first wind power farm in the Valencian Community since 2012
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Wind energy generated 26.8% of electricity in Spain in March
Wind power produced 26.8% of electricity in March, solar thermal 1.2% and photovoltaic 5%.Half of the monthly generation was of renewable origin and 75.6% was produced from technologies that do not emit CO2 into the atmosphere.The demand for electrical energy decreased in the Balearic Islands by 7.3% and in the Canary Islands by 8.9% compared … Continue reading Wind energy generated 26.8% of electricity in Spain in March
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Wind energy offers 12 measures for economic relaunch in Spain
The proposal of the wind power sector to the Government is made up of 12 measures, identifying 6 of them as shock measures that would allow to relaunch business activity, maintenance of employment and investment with tangible results in the near future. In addition, AEE representing the wind sector presents 6 additional measures with a … Continue reading Wind energy offers 12 measures for economic relaunch in Spain
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Wind energy factories are back to business in Spain
Spain has been one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19. A nation-wide lockdown was imposed on 14 March to stem the spread of coronavirus. On 29 March, the government decided to ban all non-essential work for two weeks, from 30 March to 9 April, in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. To … Continue reading Wind energy factories are back to business in Spain
Continue readingWind energy works to bring electricity to everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic
AEE launches the # EólicostrabaramosporTI campaign. Professionals from the Spanish wind energy sector have shared testimonies from their jobs during these days of confinement to explain that their work continues as an essential service so that wind power can reach the homes of all Spaniards. These videos -from more than 50 professionals- have been compiled … Continue reading Wind energy works to bring electricity to everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Vestas resumes its productive activity in Daimiel and Viveiro
After the conclusion of the exceptional mobility restriction period defined by Royal Decree 10/2020, Vestas will resume its productive activity of blades in Daimiel and wind generators in Viveiro after Easter. The return to productive activity, until April 26, regulated by Royal Decree 463/2020, of March 14 and Royal Decree-Law 8/2020, of March 17, will … Continue reading Vestas resumes its productive activity in Daimiel and Viveiro
Continue readingWind energy in Spain, wind farm in Cofrentes
The Ministry of Economy has authorized the commissioning of a 50 MW wind farm in Cofrentes, which will allow the production of 155,000 MWh per year of electrical energy, equivalent to the electricity consumption of 43,000 families, and will avoid the annual emission of 66,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. The new wind power … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain, wind farm in Cofrentes
Continue readingCOVID-19 and wind power in India, China and Spain
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India, the world’s fourth largest wind energy market in terms of cumulative installations, has announced that the disruption of supply chains due to the spread of coronavirus in China or any other country should be considered as a case of natural calamity and falls under a … Continue reading COVID-19 and wind power in India, China and Spain
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COVID-19, electrical system and contribution of wind energy
Wind power generation contributes 27.6% of demand, the market price is the lowest in the last 4 years and CO2 emissions from the electrical system reach a record low. Wind energy generation in MarchWind turbines has generated 15% more in March than in 2019.If we compare the wind generation values of March 2020 compared to … Continue reading COVID-19, electrical system and contribution of wind energy
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