by Energía Estratégica | Oct 2, 2024
In the last 12-month period, nearly 57% of electricity in Spain has been renewable, surpassing 50% in each of the months. The strong performance of hydroelectric (+67%) and photovoltaic (+22%) generation has driven renewable electricity production. Wind generation has consolidated itself as the largest producer of electricity (23.8%), while photovoltaics has surpassed 16%.
by Energía Estratégica | Oct 2, 2024
By the end of 2023, the EU solar sector housed 826,000 jobs, marking a 27% increase from 2022. This reflects the record 50% growth of the EU’s annual solar market, with over 60 GW installed. However, the annual solar employment report from SolarPower Europe warns that solar job growth will stagnate in 2024, with a projected increase of only 0.4% this year.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Oct 1, 2024
Ángel Gómez Vallejo analyzes the sector and states: “For large-scale batteries to be built, a market model with long-term contracts ensuring a minimum income is necessary. I believe we are entering a dynamic where the market’s own competitiveness will likely make CfDs unnecessary for public funding, requiring only state support as a long-term offtaker.”
by Milena Giorgi | Oct 1, 2024
“It’s not enough to set ambitious targets,” says José Luis Bernal Albendín from ITERH, highlighting the need for policies that facilitate renewable energy installation, incentives to promote electric vehicles, and long-term planning to ensure investments arrive on time.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Oct 1, 2024
Actualmente hay 12,5 GW instalados de potencia eólica y buscan alcanzar los 28 GW al 2030, de los cuales 2 GW son de eólica offshore. Desde la Associazione Nazionale Energia del Vento (ANEV) habría que instalar mucha potencia, pero que tienen expectativas favorables al respecto.
by Energía Estratégica | Oct 1, 2024
The project has the support of the local government, pig farmers, and oil mills. It would provide a sustainable solution for managing the olive pomace and manure produced in the Condado region. It would produce more than 84 GWh/year of biomethane.
October 2, 2024Milestone in Spain: 12 consecutive months exceeding 50% renewable electricity
