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José Donoso is elected president of the Committee of National Associations of SolarPower Europe

José Donoso, general director of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef), has been elected president of the Committee of the National Associations of SolarPower Europe and member of the Board of the European association. In the words of Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe: “With our newly strengthened Board and through the appointment of José Donoso … Continue reading José Donoso is elected president of the Committee of National Associations of SolarPower Europe

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Photovoltaics inject 76,000 euros per megawatt into towns with tax collection in Spain

The installation of a photovoltaic plant is a money-generating activity for local entities through taxation. UNEF estimates about 76,000 euros per megawatt over the entire useful life of the plant, about 25 years.The installation of a photovoltaic plant is an income-generating activity for local entities due to different tax figures. Overall, a town council receives … Continue reading Photovoltaics inject 76,000 euros per megawatt into towns with tax collection in Spain

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In 2023, 1,706 MW of photovoltaic self-consumption will be installed in Spain

According to data recorded by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that already has more than 815 companies, in 2023, 1,706 MW of new installed solar energy power were installed in self-consumption facilities. According to data collected by UNEF, industrial self-consumption grew the most in 2023 with a … Continue reading In 2023, 1,706 MW of photovoltaic self-consumption will be installed in Spain

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The Spanish photovoltaic industry rejects the tax on renewables that Aragón wants to impose

The tax on the installation of renewable energy that the Government of Aragon wants to implement has aroused strong rejection among the industry. From the sector they have expressed their “disagreement” with this new rate that would record the plants that are planned throughout the territory, and warn that it will represent a significant brake … Continue reading The Spanish photovoltaic industry rejects the tax on renewables that Aragón wants to impose

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Spanish PV sector registers a 145% growth in 2017, with 135 MW of new capacity installed

A total of 135 MW of new PV capacity was added in Spain in 2017, with a rise by 145% compared to the capacity installed in 2016, 55 MW. The new capacity is for self-consumption, solar plants connected to the grid and off-the-grid installations, especially for rural electrification. This growth was registered, on one hand, … Continue reading Spanish PV sector registers a 145% growth in 2017, with 135 MW of new capacity installed

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The Photovoltaic revolution is happening right now

International experts of the International Energy Agency (IEA), representatives of the Government of the Canary Islands, the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) and the PV sector gathered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. They highlighted the ongoing revolution that the PV sector is experiencing, and the big potential that Spain has to foster the development of … Continue reading The Photovoltaic revolution is happening right now

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