November 5, 20241,612 MW more in October, bringing wind energy closer in the Spanish energy mix

Spain
1,612 MW more in October, bringing wind energy closer in the Spanish energy mix

With significant growth in renewable technologies, Spain has reached 31,580 MW in wind energy, 29,646 MW in solar, and 17,102 MW in hydropower. The autonomous communities contribute in diverse ways: Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha lead with more than 6,500 MW each in solar, while Castilla y León and Aragón stand out in wind, with 6,952 MW and 5,487 MW respectively.

November 1, 2024Sustainability consultants and electricians, the most sought-after profiles on LinkedIn

United Kingdom
Sustainability consultants and electricians, the most sought-after profiles on LinkedIn

According to a compilation by Energía Estratégica España of the latest 50 renewable energy jobs in the United Kingdom, 60% of the offers are for sustainability consultants. Companies such as Buro Happold and Equans UK & Ireland stand out in the job market, with a predominance of hybrid work opportunities. A complete list can be found at the end of the article.

October 30, 2024Energy grid crisis in the Netherlands and Poland reveals urgent need for modernisation

Netherlands
Energy grid crisis in the Netherlands and Poland reveals urgent need for modernisation

With a centralised energy infrastructure and outdated regulations, the Netherlands and Poland face a grid crisis that limits small producers, creating bottlenecks and additional costs for inhabitants and businesses. “With the EU’s Green Deal goals on the horizon, both Poland and the Netherlands must pivot towards a resilient, citizen-powered grid,” states Lukasz Jusinski, renewable energy expert.

October 30, 2024The 400 kV project to integrate renewable energy into the Polish grid

Poland
The 400 kV project to integrate renewable energy into the Polish grid

The 400 kV transmission line between Dunowo, Żydowo Kierzkowo, and Piła Krzewina will optimise the energy evacuation from offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea and enhance energy connectivity between Poland and its neighbouring countries. Maciej Wapiński asserts that this infrastructure marks a critical advancement in PSE’s strategy to strengthen the power system for the renewable energy transition.