by Energía Estratégica | Jan 3, 2025
The capacity of connections from small- and medium-scale renewable energy producers and self-consumption systems in Endesa’s grid subsidiary, e-distribución, has increased by 53% since 2020. The capacity of self-consumption installations has reached 3.9 GW, while that of producer installations exceeds 26.8 GW.
by Milena Giorgi | Jan 2, 2025
The Spanish electricity sector faces challenges in financing the necessary grids for the energy transition, according to AELEC’s president. The lack of clear definitions in fiscal policy for 2024 and a model that hinders quick decision-making by electricity companies threaten Spain’s competitiveness.
by Milena Giorgi | Jan 2, 2025
The Vice President of AEPIBAL, Eugenio Domínguez, emphasises the importance of securing contracts of at least 10 years and defining clear criteria regarding emissions for the capacity market. The initiative aims to strengthen the competitiveness and viability of energy storage in comparison to conventional technologies.
by Milena Giorgi | Jan 2, 2025
The capacity market will allow contracts of up to 15 years, linked to the useful life of assets. With flexibility to transfer rights and a design based on firmness coefficients and stress hours, batteries face new competitive challenges.
by Guido Gubinelli | Dec 31, 2024
The Spanish government launches tenders for the allocation of renewable capacity in the Narcea, La Pereda, and Meirama hubs. With a focus on just transition, these initiatives aim to revitalize areas affected by the closure of thermal power plants, generating over 1,500 MW of renewable power and promoting environmental and social sustainability.
by Lucia Colaluce | Dec 31, 2024
The development of local, national, and cross-border electrical grids is essential to meet Europe’s decarbonization goals. However, delays in projects and the lack of integrated planning jeopardize progress toward a competitive and sustainable energy system, warns ACER.