The growth of solar photovoltaic energy in recent years has caused significant changes in the hourly profile of electricity market prices. The lowest prices, which historically occurred at dawn, are now registered during the hours of solar energy production. An example of how demand adapts to these changes is the evolution of the consumption profile … Continue reading The demand is smart and adapts to changes in the price profile
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Declining electricity consumption in advanced economies is weighing on global demand growth this year
Overall growth in electricity demand worldwide is expected to ease in 2023 as advanced economies grapple with the ongoing effects of the global energy crisis and an economic slowdown, according to the IEA’s latest Electricity Market Report. The report’s July update, published today, finds that electricity demand in the United States is expected to decline … Continue reading Declining electricity consumption in advanced economies is weighing on global demand growth this year
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Concern from the Spanish wind sector for the successive blockades of the processing of wind projects in Galicia
The Spanish wind sector observes with great concern the situation that is unfolding in Galicia with the succession of stoppages of wind projects, and urges the institutions to find an urgent solution to the current structural blockade.With the utmost respect for the decisions of the courts of justice, the sector recognizes that legal uncertainty is … Continue reading Concern from the Spanish wind sector for the successive blockades of the processing of wind projects in Galicia
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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic wind energy production in European electricity markets
The fall in gas prices drags European electricity markets while the photovoltaic energy production record is broken in Spain. In the second week of July, gas prices fell and, as a consequence, European electricity markets prices fell. This trend was also favoured by lower electricity demand in most markets, higher wind energy production in some … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic wind energy production in European electricity markets
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EOI and AEE sign agreement to launch Offshore Wind Energy Program
The School of Industrial Organization and the Wind Energy Business Association sign an agreement for the launch of the I Executive Program in Offshore Wind Energy.Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts from the main companies in the sector and acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to join the offshore wind sector.The program … Continue reading EOI and AEE sign agreement to launch Offshore Wind Energy Program
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Iberdrola reaches 41,246 MW of solar and wind power
Iberdrola has reinforced its commitment to the energy transition, with data published today by the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). showing the company has increased its renewables installed capacity by 6.5% worldwide in the last 12 months, reaching a total of 41,246 MW. Thanks to the investments new renewables capacity and new installed capacity, in … Continue reading Iberdrola reaches 41,246 MW of solar and wind power
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EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling
ENERGYLOOP, a company owned by FCC Ámbito and Iberdrola for the recycling of wind farm components, has signed a collaboration agreement with SURUS, a leading Spanish company in adding value through the execution of projects related to sustainability and the circular economy, with the aim of providing a joint solution for the recycling of wind … Continue reading EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling
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Verbund Green Power Iberia and Capital Energy commission the 39 MW Loma de los Pinos wind farm in Seville
It is the first of three wind farms, along with El Barroso (Jerez) and Ayamonte (Huelva), which are scheduled to come into operation this year in AndalusiaThis renewable energy facility will supply some 100,000 MWh of clean energy per year, equivalent to the consumption of more than 36,000 Andalusian homes, and will prevent the emission … Continue reading Verbund Green Power Iberia and Capital Energy commission the 39 MW Loma de los Pinos wind farm in Seville
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Photovoltaic and wind energy began July setting records in Portugal and Germany
In the first week of July, photovoltaic energy registered daily production records in Portugal and Germany. Also, Germany registered the highest daily wind energy production for a month of July. However, although solar energy production increased in all markets, wind energy production registered decreases in the majority, which led to a price increase in the … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy began July setting records in Portugal and Germany
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Nordex secures an additional 363 MW of wind power in the Mediterranean (Spain, Serbia, France, Italy and Portugal)
At the end of the second quarter, Nordex received further orders for various wind farms in the Mediterranean region. In Spain, Nordex will supply wind turbines with a total capacity of 149 MW for two different wind farms, whose installation is scheduled for spring and summer of next year. Following its entry into the Serbian … Continue reading Nordex secures an additional 363 MW of wind power in the Mediterranean (Spain, Serbia, France, Italy and Portugal)
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Iberdrola and AEDIVE promote the electrification of heavy goods transport
Iberdrola and the Business Association for the Development and Promotion of Electric Mobility (AEDIVE) have signed an agreement to create an alliance for the electrification of heavy road transport in Spain. The initiative aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy road transport and combat climate change. At the same time, it aims to improve fuel … Continue reading Iberdrola and AEDIVE promote the electrification of heavy goods transport
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Spain’s Transition to Renewable Energy
Spain’s transition to renewable energy is a topic of global interest, marking a significant shift in the country’s energy landscape. The country has been making substantial strides in the adoption of renewable energy sources, driven by the dual goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving energy independence. However, the journey is not without its … Continue reading Spain’s Transition to Renewable Energy
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Fall in European electricity markets prices in the last week of June
In the last week of June, prices of European electricity markets fell after three consecutive weeks of increases. This behaviour was favoured by the increase in wind energy production in all markets. In addition, although prices of gas and CO2 registered an upward trend in the last days of the week, on average they were … Continue reading Fall in European electricity markets prices in the last week of June
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Luis Crespo, honorary president of the Spanish Concentrated Solar Power employers’ association Protermosolar
Protermosolar is the association that represents the Spanish sector of the Concentrated Solar Power industry, in which Spain is the international leader both in terms of installed power and the participation of its companies in international projects. The Spanish Association for the Promotion of the Thermosolar Industry (Protermosolar) has approved at its general meeting the … Continue reading Luis Crespo, honorary president of the Spanish Concentrated Solar Power employers’ association Protermosolar
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Vestas wins an order for 100 MW of wind power in Spain
Vestas has won a 100 MW order for several wind farms in Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of 20 V150-4.2 MW and four V150-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 4.0 operating mode, as well as a 25-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. “We are happy to see how our … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 100 MW of wind power in Spain
Continue readingSpain raises its wind power and solar energy goal by 23% for 2030 to 160 GW
The Spanish government has revised its energy and climate plan (PNIEC) to increase its installed renewable capacity target to 160 GW by 2030, 23% more than the 123 GW previously forecast, while also contemplating tripling the hydrogen target .This figure would represent 75% of the country’s total capacity of 214 GW expected by the end … Continue reading Spain raises its wind power and solar energy goal by 23% for 2030 to 160 GW
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Naturgy commissions two new wind farms in the Canary Islands
Agüimes and Camino de la Madera will produce wind energy equivalent to the annual consumption of more than 17,000 homes, and will contribute to reducing annual CO2 emissions equivalent to removing nearly 14,200 vehicles from circulation. The Agüimes wind farm makes this municipality in the Canary Islands one of those with the largest number of … Continue reading Naturgy commissions two new wind farms in the Canary Islands
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in the penultimate week of June
European electricity markets: bullish prices due to increases in gas and CO2, but they stabilise with decreases at the end of the week. In the penultimate week of June, the increases in gas and CO2 prices at the beginning of the week and the increase in demand caused rising prices in the European electricity markets. … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in the penultimate week of June
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EDP Renewables receives authorization to commission Spain’s first wind-solar hybrid project
EDP Renewables has been granted permission to operationalize Spain’s inaugural hybrid project that combines wind and solar power generation at a single location. This installation is situated adjacent to the Cruz de Hierro wind farm in Santa María del Cubillo, Ávila. Through its subsidiary, Parque Eólico Altos del Voltoya, in which the Institute for Energy … Continue reading EDP Renewables receives authorization to commission Spain’s first wind-solar hybrid project
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Repsol, Ørsted and Puerto de A Coruña support floating offshore wind power
The objective is to facilitate the development, construction, operation and maintenance of future floating offshore wind projects.Repsol, Ørsted and the A Coruña Port Authority have signed an agreement to support floating offshore wind power. The objective is to facilitate the development, construction, operation and maintenance of future offshore-floating wind projects. With this agreement, an important … Continue reading Repsol, Ørsted and Puerto de A Coruña support floating offshore wind power
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