by Milena Giorgi | Oct 30, 2024
The tax on energy companies, which raised **€1.164 billion**, creates uncertainty in investments. Although companies like Endesa and Iberdrola are growing in value, broker Jon Belda warns that the measure would affect smaller firms and polarize the market.
by Milena Giorgi | Oct 29, 2024
The decline in pointing indices for photovoltaic energy and the income challenges for projects without coverage are leading banks to reduce financing for merchant projects. Projections point to a structural shift in energy investment.
by Milena Giorgi | Oct 29, 2024
The President of AEPIBAL emphasizes the importance of a strong battery sector in Europe, noting that batteries are strategic technology for the continent. The organization has presented 10 key proposals to improve the regulation of distributed storage and ensure that Spain strengthens its battery industry.
by Milena Giorgi | Oct 29, 2024
The Portuguese Renewable Energy Association highlights the importance of the Portuguese government supporting contracts to contribute to the bankability of projects. Additionally, they emphasize the need to speed up licensing processes and modernize the electrical grid to achieve the 20.8 GW of solar and 10.4 GW of onshore wind proposed in the PNEC 2030.
by Milena Giorgi | Oct 28, 2024
The General Director of APPA Renovables, José María González Moya, analyzes the progress of renewables and the remaining challenges to consolidate energy independence in Spain, in a year where the sector achieved net savings of €9.5 billion in the electrical system and avoided fossil fuel imports worth €15.622 billion.