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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The 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
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
Continue readingThe Xunta is launching the repowering of the 25 oldest wind farms in Galicia, which will allow the removal of 800 wind turbines
The regional minister for Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, today visited one of the five wind farms currently in Galicia that have already been repowered in Zas. Of those 25 wind farms that are more than 25 years old, five are already being voluntarily repowered, and the remaining 20 have a period of 18 … Continue reading The Xunta is launching the repowering of the 25 oldest wind farms in Galicia, which will allow the removal of 800 wind turbines
Continue readingLaw in approval endangers the future development of wind power and hydroelectric in Galicia
The associations signing this statement express our disagreement with the measures proposed by the Xunta de Galicia, as they immediately affect the regional renewable sector and in the medium term the entire electricity sector. Measures such as those proposed will inevitably result in an increase in uncertainty and litigation in the sector and, ultimately, a … Continue reading Law in approval endangers the future development of wind power and hydroelectric in Galicia
Continue readingWind sector expresses rejection of Xunta’s proposal to force Galician companies to sell 50% of their electricity with wind power through PPAs
The wind sector expresses its strongest rejection of the Xunta de Galicia’s proposal to force Galician wind farms to be sold 50 percent of their electricity generated by wind power facilities to exclusively Galician companies through PPAs ?? The new proposal of the Xunta de Galicia consists of forcing Galician wind farms to sell 50% … Continue reading Wind sector expresses rejection of Xunta’s proposal to force Galician companies to sell 50% of their electricity with wind power through PPAs
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GOinterHUB brings together leaders in offshore wind energy in Ferrol
The seventh edition of the Galician Offshore International Hub (GOinterHUB) began yesterday with various thematic sessions in Ferrol, where more than 400 representatives and organisations from the offshore wind energy sector met. From left to right, Francisco Barea (Ferrol-San Cibrao), Martín Fernández (A Coruña), Ramón Muñoz-Calero (Avilés) and Laureano Louridp (Gijón). The congress, organised by … Continue reading GOinterHUB brings together leaders in offshore wind energy in Ferrol
Continue readingConcern and uncertainty in the wind energy sector over the new draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta
The draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta has begun its parliamentary process. The wind sector believes that the text proposes a paradigm shift in relation to the repowering of wind farms, which clashes head-on with the fundamental principles of the existing legal system. The wind sector, understanding that the spirit of … Continue reading Concern and uncertainty in the wind energy sector over the new draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta
Continue readingThe Xunta asks for European support to unblock the deployment of wind energy in Galicia
The Galician Government invoked this Wednesday the complicity and support of the European institutions to “unblock” the deployment of wind energy in Galicia and thus be able to comply with the decarbonisation objectives that emanate from the European Green Pact. Accompanied by several collaborators, the Minister of the Environment of the Xunta, Ángeles Vázquez, held … Continue reading The Xunta asks for European support to unblock the deployment of wind energy in Galicia
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The Xunta grants authorization to three wind power plants in Galicia
The project includes five wind turbines with a hub height of between 120 and 164 metres and a rotor diameter of 155 metres. The Xunta authorises the construction of the Carboeiro wind farm, which will be located on land belonging to the municipalities of Arteixo, Culleredo and A Laracha. The Ministry of the Environment and … Continue reading The Xunta grants authorization to three wind power plants in Galicia
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Naturgy will install a photovoltaic self-consumption plant in A Coruña
The installation will allow Cuatro Caminos to make more efficient use of its energy consumption and self-generate more than 18% of its own energy, thus avoiding the emission of 45 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, which is equivalent to planting 28 hectares of forest. Naturgy promotes energy self-consumption as part of its commitment to … Continue reading Naturgy will install a photovoltaic self-consumption plant in A Coruña
Continue readingAEE warns about the repeated situation of legal uncertainty that affects the development of wind power in Galicia
Galicia lives immersed in a situation of uncertainty and defenselessness, regarding wind development, as a consequence of the massive judicialization of projects that have the mandatory environmental impact declaration (DIA) and the corresponding construction permit. The Superior Court of Xustiza of Galicia has just announced the suspension of 13 new projects based on “prevalence, prevention … Continue reading AEE warns about the repeated situation of legal uncertainty that affects the development of wind power in Galicia
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Iberdrola optimizes hydroelectric pumping in Galicia, and hybridizes a battery with pumping at the Santiago Sil – Xares plant
Iberdrola already has all the permits and previous authorizations for the improvement and optimization of the Santiago Sil – Xares pumped storage power plant. The project consists of the installation of a static starter and a 5 MWh battery that will make the coupling to the grid of the existing reversible pumping groups more flexible. … Continue reading Iberdrola optimizes hydroelectric pumping in Galicia, and hybridizes a battery with pumping at the Santiago Sil – Xares plant
Continue readingAt stake is the development of new wind power facilities in Galicia
From the wind sector we see with great concern the situation that is being triggered in Galicia with the succession of judicial stoppages of wind projects. From the utmost respect for the decisions of the courts of justice, we believe that the situation that is being generated produces insecurity to undertake investments in new wind … Continue reading At stake is the development of new wind power facilities in Galicia
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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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Naturgy obtains environmental green light for the Piago wind farm
Obtaining a favorable Environmental Impact Declaration (DIA) is the step prior to administrative and construction authorization, which will allow, along with municipal building permits, to begin construction work on this facility.The company will invest close to 28 million euros in the start-up of this wind project in Cervo, which will produce wind energy equivalent to … Continue reading Naturgy obtains environmental green light for the Piago wind farm
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Vestas receives order for 62 MW of wind power in Spain
Renewable energy developer Norvento Enerxia has placed an order for 62 MW for several wind farms to be located in Galicia, Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of thirteen V150-4.5 MW wind turbines and one V136-3.45 MW wind turbine. Vestas will also provide service for the projects through a full scope long-term service … Continue reading Vestas receives order for 62 MW of wind power in Spain
Continue readingEndesa and Alcoa agree PPA for wind energy in Galicia
Both companies have signed a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) that also incorporates energy management agreements that Alcoa may have with other companies.Endesa will provide 1,151 GWh per year at a stable price that will come from part of the energy generated by 816 MW of wind farms in process in the north of Galicia. The … Continue reading Endesa and Alcoa agree PPA for wind energy in Galicia
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Capital Energy signs a wind power project in Galicia with the Lousame City Council
Both parties will promote beneficial actions for the residents of the Coruña town during the construction and operation of nine wind farms.This 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 promote the growth of … Continue reading Capital Energy signs a wind power project in Galicia with the Lousame City Council
Continue readingGreenalia: Lamas de Feás Wind Farm
The Lamas de Feás Wind Farm is part of the Galician Wind Sector Plan, in the municipalities of Baltar, Calvos de Randín and Os BlancosThe project foresees an investment of 27 million euros and a mobilization of more than 300 jobsThe annual production of the Wind Farm is estimated at more than 103,000 MWh, and … Continue reading Greenalia: Lamas de Feás Wind Farm
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