In the fourth week of January, prices of almost all European electricity markets analysed at AleaSoft Energy Forecasting increased compared to the previous week. The general decrease in wind energy production, the increase in demand in most markets and the increase in CO2 prices contributed to this behaviour. On the other hand, on Thursday, January … Continue reading Wind energy, demand and CO2 contribute to the rise in European electricity markets
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Enel Green Power España has built 20 wind power and solar plants this year in Spain
Endesa’s renewable subsidiary, Enel Green Power España, connected 919 MW to the grid last year, mainly from 16 new solar plants and 4 wind power plants, built applying sustainability projects associated with each installation and developed from the design phase. by the local community. The new infrastructures launched by Endesa in 2022 have involved an … Continue reading Enel Green Power España has built 20 wind power and solar plants this year in Spain
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EDP and Cepsa sign an alliance to promote the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley
Cepsa and EDP have signed an agreement to work together in the production of green hydrogen on a large scale in the Algeciras Bay, in the Spanish region of Andalusia. Through this alliance, EDP – leader in renewable energies through its subsidiary EDP Renewables, the world’s fourth largest producer in this area – joins as … Continue reading EDP and Cepsa sign an alliance to promote the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley
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Naturgy obtains environmental green light for more than 1,300 MW
Among the projects that have received a favorable DIA, eight wind farms in Galicia stand out, as well as the largest installation that the company will build in Spain, located in Extremadura.The company continues with its strategy of developing a portfolio of renewable generation projects, which will add to the more than 5.4 GW of … Continue reading Naturgy obtains environmental green light for more than 1,300 MW
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Enel Green Power breaks new records in 2022 in solar and wind power around the world
In 2022, Enel Green Power built 5,223 MW of renewable capacity worldwide (including 387 MW of battery storage), an increase compared to 2021, thus reaching a total managed capacity of approximately 59 GW by the end of 2022.In 2022, Enel Green Power set three more global records in terms of projects under construction (around 7,200 … Continue reading Enel Green Power breaks new records in 2022 in solar and wind power around the world
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Wind power, nothing will ever be the same as before, or maybe it will
When the global wind energy capacity approaches 1,000 GW worldwide and with an expected growth rate of 3% per year, we are faced with the following dilemma: If the market grows continuously, how is it possible that all the manufacturers lose money that only for the first three would be around €4,000 million in 2021, … Continue reading Wind power, nothing will ever be the same as before, or maybe it will
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In Portugal, 58% of the electricity consumed came from renewables, mainly wind power and hydro
The production and consumption of electricity from renewable energy sources in the European Union (EU) increased between 2020 and 2021, years marked by the pandemic. And, among the Member States, Portugal occupies the fourth position among the countries whose electricity consumption comes mainly from renewable sources. According to data released by Eurostat, in addition to … Continue reading In Portugal, 58% of the electricity consumed came from renewables, mainly wind power and hydro
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Capital Energy will install a wind farm and a photovoltaic plant in Almería
The agreements are subject to the development of the Peregiles wind farm and the La Rambla photovoltaic plant, which will be located in the aforementioned municipalitiesThis initiative combines the company’s contribution to the decarbonisation of the economy and the transformation of the energy model, through the start-up of renewable energy facilities, with its desire to … Continue reading Capital Energy will install a wind farm and a photovoltaic plant in Almería
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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in January
Winter temperatures finally arrive and prices rise in Europe. In the third week of January, prices of most European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week due to the increase in demand associated with the drop in temperatures. However, in the Spanish, Portuguese and Italian markets, where the wind energy production increased, price declines … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in January
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Acciona Energía’s largest pv complex in Spain Extremadura i, ii, and iii begins operations
ACCIONA Energía has started operations at the photovoltaic complex Extremadura I, II, and III (125MWp) in Almendralejo (Badajoz), the largest solar complex of the company in Spain. Formed by more than 230,000 photovoltaic modules, Extremadura I, II, and III will generate 257GWh of clean electricity per year, equivalent to the consumption of around 65,000 homes, … Continue reading Acciona Energía’s largest pv complex in Spain Extremadura i, ii, and iii begins operations
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Endesa receives the environmental impact statement for the construction of the Galatea Wind Farm in Alt Empordá
This would be the first wind farm that Endesa builds in Catalonia and one of the first to receive a favorable environmental impact declaration (DIA) after the approval of Decree-Law 16/2019 on urgent measures for the climate emergency and the promotion of renewable energies in the Generalitat.The Galatea Wind Farm project provides for the installation … Continue reading Endesa receives the environmental impact statement for the construction of the Galatea Wind Farm in Alt Empordá
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A second life for wind turbine blades
The LIFE REFIBRE project transforms disused wind turbine blades into glass fibers that, once added to asphalt, make roads up to 30% more durable. 93.6% of the electricity demand in Castilla y León is covered with energy that comes from the wind. According to the latest data from the Wind Business Association, our community is … Continue reading A second life for wind turbine blades
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Capital Energy and Copsesa sign an agreement to promote wind power in Cantabria
Within the framework of the commitment of the renewable company with the socioeconomic progress of all the territories in which it carries out its activityThis leading Cantabrian construction group will be able to participate in the future start-up of the wind farms that the renewable energy company is promoting in the community, without excluding that … Continue reading Capital Energy and Copsesa sign an agreement to promote wind power in Cantabria
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EnergyLOOP will install its innovative wind turbine blade recycling plant in Spain
EnergyLOOP, a company promoted by Iberdrola, through its PERSEO programme, and FCC Ámbito, a subsidiary of FCC Servicios Medio Ambiente, will build its innovative wind turbine blade recycling plant in Spain in the municipality of Cortes, Navarre. La Ribera Navarra will thus be the place chosen to lead the recycling of wind farm components, one … Continue reading EnergyLOOP will install its innovative wind turbine blade recycling plant in Spain
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Iberdrola joins forces with Norges Bank Investment Management to co-invest in 1,265 MW of new renewable capacity in Spain
Iberdrola has signed an alliance with Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, to invest in 1,265 MW of new renewables capacity in Spain. Of the total capacity, 20% will come from wind and 80% from solar PV. Iberdrola will have a majority stake of 51% in the assets. Both companies are … Continue reading Iberdrola joins forces with Norges Bank Investment Management to co-invest in 1,265 MW of new renewable capacity in Spain
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WindEurope response to Spain’s proposals on Electricity Market Design
The European Commission is planning to table a reform to Electricity Market Design rules in March to help address Europe’s energy crisis. Ahead of the public consultation, Spain has issued a non-paper setting out its own proposals for electricity market rules. Part of its stated rationale is creating a better framework for private investment in … Continue reading WindEurope response to Spain’s proposals on Electricity Market Design
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EDP Renewables commissions its first hybrid solar and wind energy park on the Iberian Peninsula
The solar energy plant set up next to the Mosteiro wind park sees the creation of the first EDP Renewables hybrid solar/wind energy project, maximising clean energy production; The Mina de Orgueirel Solar Plant opened in Sabugal municipality increases the amount of energy capable of being produced by the complex to 8.4 MW, for over … Continue reading EDP Renewables commissions its first hybrid solar and wind energy park on the Iberian Peninsula
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Capital Energy wind power plant in Castilla-La Mancha
The agreement is linked to the development of the La Herrada wind farm, which will have a 51 MW capacity and which the company will build in this town in Albacete Albacete, January 11, 2023.- Capital Energy, a Spanish energy company born two decades ago and whose vocation is to become the first 100% vertically … Continue reading Capital Energy wind power plant in Castilla-La Mancha
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EU wind installations up by a third despite challenging year for supply chain
The EU installed 15 gigawatts (GW) of new wind farms in 2022. That’s one third more than 2021. This increase in new installations is an encouraging result given the overlapping challenges the industry faced in 2022. And the 15 GW installed are an important contribution to strengthening Europe’s energy security ahead of next winter. But … Continue reading EU wind installations up by a third despite challenging year for supply chain
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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in 2022
Record gas and CO2 prices send electricity markets in 2022 at prices never seen before. In 2022, the annual electricity markets prices were the highest in history, exceeding €200/MWh in most cases. Gas and CO2 prices, which also registered records, were the main cause of the high electricity markets prices. During 2022, the installed solar … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in 2022
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