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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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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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
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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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Endesa completes the purchase from Acciona Energía of a portfolio of 626 MW hydroelectric power plants in Spain
Endesa, through Endesa Generación, has completed the acquisition of the entire share capital of Corporación Acciona Hidráulica S.L. (“CAH”) from Corporación Acciona Energías Renovables, a company of the Acciona Group. The purchase price amounts to around 1,000 million euros, and includes the usual adjustments in this type of transaction. “This acquisition involves investing in high-quality … Continue reading Endesa completes the purchase from Acciona Energía of a portfolio of 626 MW hydroelectric power plants in Spain
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Naturgy launches a new wind farm in Castilla y León
The wind farm has a capacity of 49.5 MW and will produce 126 GWh of renewable energy annually, equivalent to the annual consumption of nearly 40,000 homes.Naturgy already manages thirty wind farms in Castilla y León, a key region for its renewable growth plan. The company has exceeded 1,000 MW of renewable power already in … Continue reading Naturgy launches a new wind farm in Castilla y León
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Statkraft’s second wind farm in Burgos comes into operation
Statkraft has launched the Cernégula wind farm, the second wind farm it is developing in Castilla y León and in the province of Burgos, where the Páramo de Poza wind farm is already in operation. This wind farm, which began construction in December 2023, has 8 wind turbines and an installed capacity of 47 MW, … Continue reading Statkraft’s second wind farm in Burgos comes into operation
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The photovoltaic sector is calling for the acceleration of administrative procedures that hinder storage and green hydrogen, which are essential for the energy transition
Today’s session was opened by Joan Groizard, Secretary of State for Energy, who stressed that “we are a benchmark in Europe and the world in renewables and attracting new demand that seeks clean and attractive technologies. Now we are going further, it is time to decarbonise all sectors.” The regulatory situation around storage and the … Continue reading The photovoltaic sector is calling for the acceleration of administrative procedures that hinder storage and green hydrogen, which are essential for the energy transition
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German consumers benefit from cheaper electricity than Spanish consumers on winter nights thanks to wind power
A recent analysis by the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) on the behaviour of prices in the Spanish and German electricity markets reveals that although electricity prices in the German electricity market have been 7.5% higher on average in the last three months (Nov24-Jan25), during the night hours of highest consumption (especially residential), German consumers … Continue reading German consumers benefit from cheaper electricity than Spanish consumers on winter nights thanks to wind power
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Spain approved 10 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the first week of February
The Official State Gazette contains the announcements corresponding to the first week of February of 10 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects, including a 9 MW self-consumption plant in Córdoba.Report on the determination of environmental impact of the Cabeza Mesá photovoltaic solar park project, of 27.3 MW, and its evacuation infrastructure, for hybridisation with the Cabeza Mesá … Continue reading Spain approved 10 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the first week of February
Continue readingSpain approves 24 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 1.69 GW in January
Environmental impact statement for the Madrid Norte 1 photovoltaic plant project, 69 MW, for its evacuation infrastructure, in the provinces of Guadalajara and Madrid. The plant is promoted by Matrix Renovables. Prior administrative authorisation for modifications and administrative authorisation for construction for the Los Pradillos photovoltaic plant, 361.4 MW, and its evacuation infrastructure, in Carranque, … Continue reading Spain approves 24 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 1.69 GW in January
Continue readingPhotovoltaic solar energy already accounts for 25% of installed capacity in Spain
With 32,043 megawatts (MW), solar photovoltaic energy is the technology with the greatest production capacity in Spain, slightly ahead of wind power (32,007 MW), and already accounts for almost 25% of the total installed capacity. This was reported on Tuesday by Red Eléctrica (BME:REDE), the company responsible for the operation of the electrical system and … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy already accounts for 25% of installed capacity in Spain
Continue readingSpain approved 10 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 539 MW in the last week of January
The Official State Gazette includes announcements in the last week of January corresponding to 10 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects, including a 193.95 MW plant belonging to the Cobra Group. Application for a declaration of public utility, specifically, of the PSFV Tabernas 1 photovoltaic solar park project, of 47.09 MW, located in the municipality of Lucainena … Continue reading Spain approved 10 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 539 MW in the last week of January
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Castilla-La Mancha leads renewables with 13,000 megawatts of wind power and photovoltaic
Castilla-La Mancha is consolidating its position as one of the leading regions in renewable energies in Spain. With more than 15 gigawatts of installed capacity and growing investment, the region is on the podium of this strategic sector. Companies in the sector such as Verbund, ID Energy and Eiffage Energía Sistemas and the regional Administration … Continue reading Castilla-La Mancha leads renewables with 13,000 megawatts of wind power and photovoltaic
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Naturgy integrates the operation of all its solar and wind energy in Spain in a large Renewable Control Centre (CCR)
Naturgy has integrated the management of all its solar and wind energy in Spain in a modern facility that will allow for a more efficient and environmentally friendly operation of renewable facilities. In addition, the new Renewable Control Centre (CCR) will also facilitate the monitoring of the company’s renewable production in other countries in which … Continue reading Naturgy integrates the operation of all its solar and wind energy in Spain in a large Renewable Control Centre (CCR)
Continue readingSpain approved 10 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 1.07 GW in the fourth week of January
The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the fourth week of January of 10 photovoltaic projects, including one for hybridization with a wind project promoted by Iberdrola.Prior administrative authorisation for modifications and administrative authorisation for construction of the 361.4 MW Los Pradillos photovoltaic installation and its evacuation infrastructure, in Carranque, Ugena, Illescas, Yuncos, Numancia … Continue reading Spain approved 10 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 1.07 GW in the fourth week of January
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A Plenitude photovoltaic plant in Murcia receives the UNEF Seal of Excellence
The Cerrillares photovoltaic plant in the province of Murcia, owned by the company Plenitude, has just received the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability from the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), a distinction that highlights the company’s work to build and operate a facility with the highest parameters of social and environmental integration and that develops the … Continue reading A Plenitude photovoltaic plant in Murcia receives the UNEF Seal of Excellence
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