The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) has today presented the White Paper on the Offshore Wind Industry in Spain. This publication includes the main indicators of the macroeconomic impact of the development of offshore wind power, with a clear focus on the opportunity it represents for the existing wind, naval and port industry in Spain. … Continue reading The development of offshore wind power is urgent as a necessity for the energy transition in Spain
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The wind power association requests that no new taxes be adopted that could affect investment in renewables
Renewable energies are the solution to high energy prices, the guarantee of greater energy security for the country and mean less dependence on gas imports. Any measure that is adopted and delays investment in renewables does nothing but postpone the solution to the current problem of energy prices and dependence on foreign sources. In Spain, … Continue reading The wind power association requests that no new taxes be adopted that could affect investment in renewables
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The acceleration of the increase in wind power in the Spanish energy mix is essential
More than 175 people are attending today a new edition of the benchmark technical event for the sector, the Wind Farm Operational Analysis conference, which the Wind Energy Business Association (AEE) is holding in Madrid. The program is divided into 6 technical sessions, in addition to 3 Keynotes, with the main experts and professionals in … Continue reading The acceleration of the increase in wind power in the Spanish energy mix is essential
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Wind Energy Yearbook 2022: Analysis of current wind power in Spain and in the world
An analysis of the current situation of wind power in Spain and in the world, and its key role in the new energy scenarioThe Wind Energy Business Association (AEE) presents a new edition of the reference publication for the Spanish wind energy sector: the Wind Energy Yearbook 2022, the voice of the sector. This publication, … Continue reading Wind Energy Yearbook 2022: Analysis of current wind power in Spain and in the world
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EDPR and Vestas boost youth employment in rural areas of Spain
The renewable energy multinational corporations have celebrated the closure of the II Edition of Keep it Local, the program that has already offered more than half a hundred scholarships to youngsters living in rural areas. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest wind energy producer, and Vestas, a leading company in the manufacture, sale, … Continue reading EDPR and Vestas boost youth employment in rural areas of Spain
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WindEurope 2022 consolidates wind energy as the key technology
Bilbao is one more year the great international event of the European wind sector with the celebration of WindEurope Annual Event 2022, in which more than 8,000 attendees will participate from April 5 to 7 at the Bilbao Exhibition Center (BEC), and where the Business Association Eolica (AEE) is a national partner.His Majesty King Felipe … Continue reading WindEurope 2022 consolidates wind energy as the key technology
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Wind power calls for accelerating its development to minimize dependence on Russia
Wind energy reaches 28,138 MW installed and calls for accelerating its development as a solution towards a new economic and energy model that minimizes dependence on foreign sources.Spain has increased wind power by 842.6 MW in 2021, adding a total of 28,138 installed wind MW. A figure that contributes to the search for the path … Continue reading Wind power calls for accelerating its development to minimize dependence on Russia
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More than 170 firms support the development of offshore wind power in Spain
Launch of the Offshore Wind Forum and presentation of the Manifesto for the development of offshore wind in Spain.Marine Wind Forum is a platform that aims to promote offshore wind projects on the Spanish coast as a strategic sector and driver of economic recovery in Spain, which provides economic and social benefit for the regions … Continue reading More than 170 firms support the development of offshore wind power in Spain
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Launch the “Winds of the Future” campaign to promote the development of wind power in Spain
This is the first civic campaign that brings together entities in the field of sustainability, science and the social economy with companies in the sector to contribute to the development of wind energy in Spain.The promoters claim the key role of wind power to meet the objective that three quarters of electricity consumption come from … Continue reading Launch the “Winds of the Future” campaign to promote the development of wind power in Spain
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The wind energy sector rejects the inclusion of non-renewable technologies in the EU green taxonomy
The green taxonomy should only be used for renewable energiesNatural gas and nuclear are not renewable energies and their inclusion in the green taxonomy can cause confusion for investors, diverting funds that should be used for renewable technologies.If it is necessary to make investments in non-renewable technologies to accompany the energy transition process, a specific … Continue reading The wind energy sector rejects the inclusion of non-renewable technologies in the EU green taxonomy
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Wind power reaches new records in 2021 in Spain
Wind energy, the first electricity generation technology in Spain with more than 23% of production The main source of electricity generation in Spain is wind energy with more than 23% of total production in 2021 (in 2020 it reached 21.9% and in 2019 it was 20.8%). The wind power installed in Spain is over 28,000 … Continue reading Wind power reaches new records in 2021 in Spain
Continue readingWind power is already the first technology in the electrical system
The wind energy sector is a key element for Spain’s economic recovery in the short term and for industrial and business competitiveness, which generates quality employment, puts downward pressure on electricity prices and exports services, goods and equipment, positioning our country as an international reference.In 2020, even with the pandemic situation, the wind sector has … Continue reading Wind power is already the first technology in the electrical system
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Valuation of the wind power of the auction of the economic regime of Renewable Energies
The wind energy awarded has been 2,258 MW, distributed among 5 companies. The average price awarded to wind power was € 30.18 / MWh, compared to the current price of the electricity market of over € 200 / MWh.The auction is an important step in moving towards compliance with the PNIEC. In total, with the … Continue reading Valuation of the wind power of the auction of the economic regime of Renewable Energies
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The wind sector is optimistic after the Roadmap for the Development of Offshore Wind energy in Spain
The Roadmap decisively promotes the development of offshore wind energy in Spain, defining key aspects that favor coordination between all the agents involved.• For AEE, the objective should be to provide the continuity and visibility necessary to attract investment and consolidate an industrial and R&D fabric around the activity generated.• Spain offers infrastructures of international … Continue reading The wind sector is optimistic after the Roadmap for the Development of Offshore Wind energy in Spain
Continue readingWind Energy Yearbook 2021: an analysis of the current situation of wind power in Spain
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) presents the Wind Energy Yearbook 2021: a new edition of the reference publication of the Spanish wind power sector that contains an analysis of the current moment of wind energy in Spain and in the world. The Wind Energy Yearbook 2021, prepared by AEE, contains a summary of the … Continue reading Wind Energy Yearbook 2021: an analysis of the current situation of wind power in Spain
Continue readingSpain is the cheapest country in Europe to install a wind power plant
The Spanish wind energy sector warns: either the processing pace speeds up or we will not reach the targets set for 2030. The association disagrees with the environmental fee imposed in some Autonomous Communities, a criterion that instead of boosting the sector, hinders it even more. Capital speaks with the Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE), which … Continue reading Spain is the cheapest country in Europe to install a wind power plant
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Spanish Wind Association Energy (AEE) has awarded nabla wind hub with the Eolo Award 2021 in the innovation category
The Spanish Wind Association (AEE) has awarded nabla wind hub with the Eolo Award 2021 in the innovation category. This first position has been awarded to our “Retipping” project for V80 and V90.The Retipping project consists of extending the rotor diameter for Vestas V80, V90 2MW and V90 3MW models using tip extensions. This Rerotoring … Continue reading Spanish Wind Association Energy (AEE) has awarded nabla wind hub with the Eolo Award 2021 in the innovation category
Continue readingSpain, seventh country in the EU in investments in wind energy in 2020 with 1,500 million euros
Spain has been the European market with the highest activity in the acquisition of onshore wind power projects and installations, with 2,500 million euros for a total of 2.4 GW of wind power.European wind invested 43 billion euros in 2020, covering 20 GW of power for new wind farms to be built in the coming … Continue reading Spain, seventh country in the EU in investments in wind energy in 2020 with 1,500 million euros
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EDP Renováveis and Vestas join forces to boost rural employment
The two companies will use the ‘Keep it Local’ program to provide training to 24 young people living in towns where the companies are present. The selected candidates will be granted a scholarship to take the wind farm maintenance engineer course offered by AEE (Spanish Wind Power Association). EDP Renováveis (Euronext: EDPR), a world leader … Continue reading EDP Renováveis and Vestas join forces to boost rural employment
Continue readingFive Autonomous Communities have wind power as their main technology generation in Spain
Castilla y León repeats as the autonomous community with the most wind energy generation and Zaragoza stands out in the ranking of the most wind-powered provinces.4 autonomous communities generate more than 50% of their demand with wind power20 Spanish provinces generated more than 1 TWh of wind electricity and 7 autonomous communities generated more than … Continue reading Five Autonomous Communities have wind power as their main technology generation in Spain
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