From Ventas Blancas, from Ocón, and also from the N-232 as it passes through the municipalities of Galilea and Corera. The propellers of two of the wind turbines that will make up the Jubera I and II wind farms can already be seen from different points in the Jubera and Ocón Valleys. The remaining nine … Continue reading The Jubera wind farm is already operational with two of its eleven wind turbines.
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The Supreme Court approves the Campelo wind farm, opening the door to wind power in Galicia, Spain
The Xunta de Galicia (Government of Galicia) welcomed the ruling, stating that the court ruling “opens the door to lifting the suspension of another 64 wind farms” in the region. The regional government defends its commitment to renewables and considers wind energy a fundamental pillar for the decarbonization of the economy.Despite the strong support it … Continue reading The Supreme Court approves the Campelo wind farm, opening the door to wind power in Galicia, Spain
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Electricity from renewable sources will reach 47% in 2024 in the European Union
In 2024, 47.4% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources, up by 2.6 percentage points (pp) compared with 2023. Among EU countries, Denmark had the highest share of renewables in its net electricity generation with 88.8%, coming mostly from wind, followed by Portugal (87.4%, mostly wind and hydro) and Croatia … Continue reading Electricity from renewable sources will reach 47% in 2024 in the European Union
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During the week of March 10, wind energy production decreased in most major European markets
Low temperatures and decreased renewable energy production keep European electricity market prices above €100/MWh. In the second week of March, weekly prices in most major European electricity markets exceeded €100/MWh and were higher than in the previous week. Higher electricity demand, associated with colder temperatures, and lower wind and photovoltaic energy production compared to the … Continue reading During the week of March 10, wind energy production decreased in most major European markets
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56.8% of all electricity generated in Spain during 2024 will come from wind power, photovoltaic, or hydroelectric power
56.8% of all electricity generated in Spain last year used natural sources such as wind energy, photovoltaic, or hydroelectric power.The Spanish electricity system added 7.3 GW of new photovoltaic and wind power, the largest amount recorded in a single year to date, and a figure that elevates photovoltaic technology to the leading technology in terms … Continue reading 56.8% of all electricity generated in Spain during 2024 will come from wind power, photovoltaic, or hydroelectric power
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Iberdrola and Air Liquide Sign Wind Energy PPA
The energy generated by three onshore wind farms will support the gas company’s operations in Spain and Portugal. Under the agreement, Iberdrola will supply Air Liquide with green electricity from 25 MW of wind farms in northern Spain. The energy will be supplied from three onshore wind projects to support the gas company’s operations in … Continue reading Iberdrola and Air Liquide Sign Wind Energy PPA
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Acciona Energía Awarded Energy Management Contract for Madrid City Council
The contract, which will run until January 31, 2030, continues the work the company has been doing since 2017, when it was first awarded the contract for energy management of Madrid City Council. ACCIONA Energía has been awarded a €5.6 million contract to manage the energy of Madrid City Council’s public buildings for five years. … Continue reading Acciona Energía Awarded Energy Management Contract for Madrid City Council
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“Wind Works for Europe” – how wind energy helps Europe to re-industrialise
On 26 February the European Commission launched the Clean Industrial Deal, its new vision for competitiveness and energy security. It aims to further strengthen Europe’s strategic clean tech manufacturing sectors. The European wind energy supply chain is currently investing over €11bn in new factories to meet the Clean Industrial Deal objectives. Today WindEurope launched its … Continue reading “Wind Works for Europe” – how wind energy helps Europe to re-industrialise
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Wind energy in Europe: 2024 statistics and outlook to 2030
Annually, WindEurope, the wind energy industry association in Europe, publishes a report compiling data and statistics from the previous year, along with some forecasts for the future. Personally, I love these reports, as they provide a general overview of wind energy in the old continent, showing which countries are performing better or worse, the challenges … Continue reading Wind energy in Europe: 2024 statistics and outlook to 2030
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In the first week of March, wind energy production increased in the German and Iberian markets compared to the previous week
Price declines and solar energy records mark the first week of March in European electricity markets. In the first week of March, prices declined in European electricity markets. Germany, France and Italy broke all?time records for solar photovoltaic energy production for a day in March, while wind energy production increased in Germany and the Iberian … Continue reading In the first week of March, wind energy production increased in the German and Iberian markets compared to the previous week
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European electricity market prices rose in February driven by gas and falling wind energy production
Prices in the main European electricity markets rose in February 2025, in many cases reaching their highest level since March 2023. This rebound was driven by rising gas prices, which also marked their highest monthly average since that date. In addition, wind energy production fell, in some markets registering its lowest level for February in … Continue reading European electricity market prices rose in February driven by gas and falling wind energy production
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Wind power joins forces to give visibility to women in the wind sector on Women’s Day
Thanks to a campaign launched by the Spanish Wind Association (AEE) on the occasion of the celebration of World Women’s Day (March 8), more than 25 wind power professionals are presented in their work environments representing all women working in the wind sector in Spain. Wind power professionals are present in all links of the … Continue reading Wind power joins forces to give visibility to women in the wind sector on Women’s Day
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Wind power generated 24.7% of electricity in Spain up to February
The demand for electricity in Spain fell by 3.4% in February. This variation takes into account the correction of working hours and temperatures, in a month of February that this year has one less day compared to 2024. Renewables produce 54.1% of the total in Spain in this second month of the year. National electricity … Continue reading Wind power generated 24.7% of electricity in Spain up to February
Continue readingThe wind energy employers’ association EGA regrets the lack of progress in wind power development in Galicia
The sector regrets the lack of progress in wind energy development in Galicia in the last five years and assures that the 2,500 megawatts (MW) in projects halted by the judiciary, in reference to the precautionary suspensions of the High Court of Justice of Galicia, are “rigorously authorized” by the Xunta.“It is urgent to fully … Continue reading The wind energy employers’ association EGA regrets the lack of progress in wind power development in Galicia
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In the last week of February, wind energy production increased in most major European markets compared to the previous week
In the last week of February, weekly prices in most major European electricity markets were above €100/MWh. In almost all of them, the weekly average was higher than the previous week, although the increases did not exceed 12%. Spain, Portugal and France registered the highest photovoltaic energy production for a February day and wind energy … Continue reading In the last week of February, wind energy production increased in most major European markets compared to the previous week
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Acciona posts €422 million and closes the year with a record turnover of €19.19 billion
ACCIONA Energy. Total installed wind and photovoltaic capacity increases to 15.35 GW (+2 GW) and the asset rotation plan is progressing solidly. NORDEX. The wind turbine manufacturer earns €7,299 million (+12.5%), with an EBITDA margin of 4.1% and accumulates a backlog of €12,778 million (+21.3%). ACCIONA closed 2024 with a net profit of €422 million … Continue reading Acciona posts €422 million and closes the year with a record turnover of €19.19 billion
Continue readingThe Xunta warns that the central government is preparing a new binding environmental zoning that will aggravate the paralysis of wind power in Galicia
The regional minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Ángeles Vázquez, warned today that the central government is preparing a new binding environmental zoning that will aggravate the paralysis of the wind energy sector in Galicia. During her speech at the inauguration of the Galician Energy Forum, the regional minister argued that the Community is … Continue reading The Xunta warns that the central government is preparing a new binding environmental zoning that will aggravate the paralysis of wind power in Galicia
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Building more wind is key to deliver the EU Clean Industrial Deal
Europe built 16.4 GW of wind energy, 13 GW in the EU, according to WindEurope’s 2024 Statistics out today. That’s less than half of what the EU needs to deliver on its energy security targets. Poor permitting, slow grid build-out and insufficient electrification are holding back the expansion of wind. Our latest Outlook for 2025-30, … Continue reading Building more wind is key to deliver the EU Clean Industrial Deal
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Record investment of €17 billion boosts Iberdrola’s net profit to €5.612 billion, up 17%
Performance ahead of 2026 Strategic Plan goals, driven by increased demand in all countries Watch the webcast of the Full-Year Results 2024 Presentation here Accelerating growth Record investments of €17 billion, up 50% Increasing robustness Proposed dividend: €0.635 per share, up 15% Strong boost to the social dividend 2025 Outlook: improved forecasts Next Capital Markets … Continue reading Record investment of €17 billion boosts Iberdrola’s net profit to €5.612 billion, up 17%
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Iberdrola begins commissioning of the Valdecañas pumped storage hydroelectric power plant in Spain
Iberdrola Spain has begun commissioning the first group of the Valdecañas pumping station in Cáceres (Extremadura), which has a total capacity of 225 MW and includes a 15 MW hybrid battery and 7.5 MWh of stored energy. The combination of batteries and hydroelectric groups allows for increased storage in the Tajo system to 210 GWh … Continue reading Iberdrola begins commissioning of the Valdecañas pumped storage hydroelectric power plant in Spain
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