Solar Steel signs an agreement for the supply of 82 MW of solar trackers in Spain
The project will include the supply of over 1,400 1P solar trackers from Gonvarri Solar Steel, which will support 140,000 state-of-the-art solar modules.
The project will include the supply of over 1,400 1P solar trackers from Gonvarri Solar Steel, which will support 140,000 state-of-the-art solar modules.
The average time to connect a photovoltaic project to the grid in the European Union remains at four years, with delays extending up to eight years in some cases. This situation slows the deployment of renewable energy and generates additional costs for developers, compromising the region’s decarbonization goals.
The government is allocating 154 million euros to two new innovation and technology centers, located in Chemnitz and northern Germany, which will focus on improving hydrogen competitiveness and promoting its integration into the industry, addressing key challenges such as costs and infrastructure.
The ministerial meeting was marked by discussions on affordable energy prices, energy security in the European Union, and the situation in Ukraine. Spain also endorsed a 90% emissions reduction target by 2040 and obtained approval for a €700 million aid scheme for energy storage.
Poland’s microinstallation sector reached a historic milestone in 2024, with more than 1.5 million units and a total installed capacity of 12.7 GW. Solar energy dominates the landscape, accounting for 99% of all installations. However, the sector’s rapid growth poses challenges for grid stability and the energy market.
The energy sector celebrates the five pilot projects approved by MITECO, highlighting their potential to drive innovative business models. “It was a necessary step,” says Abelardo Reinoso, emphasizing the importance of experimenting without regulatory restrictions to transform the electricity grid.