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December 31, 2024
Growatt wins the award for best photovoltaic brand in 15 global markets in 2024

The company has received this prestigious recognition in 15 markets, including South Africa, Africa, Nigeria, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Italy, the United Kingdom, India, Pakistan, Poland, the Netherlands, Australia, the United States, and Southeast Asia. This achievement highlights the company’s dedication to providing reliable and innovative energy solutions worldwide.

December 30, 2024
Narcea 400 kV: Spain takes a decisive step with a renewable capacity auction

by Guido Gubinelli Keep reading

The recent ministerial order opens a competitive process to allocate 354 MW of capacity at the Narcea hub, ensuring social, environmental, and technological criteria to revitalize one of the areas most affected by the closure of the thermal power plant.

December 27, 2024
The Challenges Ahead for Electrification and Grids: Key to More Renewables

by Energía Estratégica Keep reading

The Electrification Commission of ENTRA Aggregation and Flexibility has prepared a document that highlights the importance of electrification in sectors such as transportation, industry, and residential.

December 27, 2024
IGNIS optimizes its 50 MW Avejaruco photovoltaic solar plant project.

by Energía Estratégica Keep reading

Its final location is the result of an analysis process of the area to find the optimal site. The project’s launch will create 200 jobs during the construction of the plant and about ten for its maintenance throughout its operational life.

December 25, 2024
Spain strengthens its renewable leadership: solar and wind drive the energy mix in 2024.

by Lucia Colaluce Keep reading

In one year, Spain increased its renewable generation capacity by 19% in solar and 2.7% in wind, reaching a renewable share of 56% in the electricity mix. Regions such as Andalusia and Extremadura stand out in driving solar energy, while Castile and León leads in wind energy.

December 24, 2024
EDP completes the environmental processing of the Soto de Ribera renewable hydrogen project.

by Energía Estratégica Keep reading

It receives the Integrated Environmental Authorization from the Ministry of Ecological Transition, Industry, and Economic Development.

December 23, 2024Spain accelerates its technological leadership in the renewable hydrogen industry

Miguel A. Peña

Secretary

Spanish Hydrogen Association (AeH2)

December 23, 2024
Spain accelerates its technological leadership in the renewable hydrogen industry

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

With integrated projects and economies of scale, Spain consolidates its position in the development of renewable hydrogen. Miguel A. Peña from AeH2 highlights key initiatives and technologies such as alkaline electrolysis, which are essential for the global energy transition.

December 23, 2024
Disclosure and Consensus: The Concerns of a New Generation of Renewable Energy Professionals

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

Hàjar El Mansouri, regulation specialist at RIC Energy and a speaker at El Ateneo de Madrid, promotes the energy transition through education, collaboration, and consensus, highlighting the importance of transparency, tangible benefits, and legal certainty in the renewable energy sector.

December 23, 2024
Greece faces 900 GWh of curtailment in 2024: challenges and solutions

by Emilia Lardizabal Keep reading

In 2024, Greece recorded 900 GWh of renewable energy curtailment, a growing issue in the country’s energy transition, according to Stelios Psomas, an energy and sustainability expert, in an interview with Energía Estratégica España. Solutions such as storage and grid strengthening are key to achieving the targets of the NECP (National Energy and Climate Plan).

December 23, 2024
Greek Wind Energy Faces Limited Growth in 2024 but Holds Expectations for 2025

by Emilia Lardizabal Keep reading

Panagiotis Papastamatiou, CEO of the Hellenic Wind Energy Association, stated that 2024 was not a favorable year for the sector. However, there are positive expectations for the coming year, with 1 GW under construction and a target of reaching 6.5 GW of installed capacity within a year and a half. He also pointed out that the main issue lies in delays in the licensing process and an “over-licensing of photovoltaics.”

December 23, 2024
Peña from AeH2: “The second auction of the European Hydrogen Bank is key to consolidating a robust market.”

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

With three projects awarded in the first auction and strong interest in the second, Spain consolidates its role in renewable hydrogen, driven by exceptional resources and a key strategic position for the European energy transition.

December 20, 2024Pending the capacity market: firmness and flexibility coefficients to boost batteries

Chema Zabala

SEO

Alantra

December 20, 2024
Pending the capacity market: firmness and flexibility coefficients to boost batteries

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

Chema Zabala from Alantra values the 10-year contract extension and warns that there is a need to define firmness coefficients, emission values, and bring forward the main auctions to maximize the design’s potential.

December 20, 2024
RatedPower redefines solar storage planning with improvements in Standalone BESS design.

by Energía Estratégica Keep reading

With these new improvements, the system design is simplified thanks to integration, automation, and increased efficiency for developers and engineers.

December 20, 2024
Gas drives electricity prices to 104 €/MWh, their highest in 22 months.

by Energía Estratégica Keep reading

Electricity demand rises by 4% due to low temperatures. Gas combined cycles increase their activity by 91% to meet demand and compensate for low wind and nuclear production. They lead the mix and influence price-setting throughout the day. Forecast for the end of the month: below 100 €/MWh.

December 20, 2024
Renewable energy generates 56% of Spain’s electricity mix in 2024.

by Energía Estratégica Keep reading

Its production increases by almost 11% in a record year for two reasons: it registers the highest renewable production and its largest share since records began. Solar photovoltaic surpasses combined cycle and moves into third place in the mix for the first time, in a year once again led by wind energy, with 23%. Forecasts indicate that demand in Spain is growing by nearly 1.6%, and the country ends the year with a net exporter balance for the third consecutive year.

December 19, 2024
The New Capacity Market in Spain: What does the design submitted for public consultation propose?

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

The design of the Capacity Market, submitted for public consultation by the Ministry of Ecological Transition, has generated mixed opinions in the electricity sector. While aelēc celebrates it as a step toward supply security, other stakeholders warn of potential inequities and market distortions.

December 19, 2024
More than 60 new job openings in renewables in Italy and Spain

by Emilia Lardizabal Keep reading

In the last 24 hours, 63 new job openings in renewables have been launched in Italy and Spain. While Milan leads the opportunities in the Italian market, Madrid takes the lead in Spain. Technician, engineer, and consultant roles are the most sought after, with a growing focus on on-site positions. The full list is provided at the bottom of the article.

December 19, 2024
The wind sector warns about the insufficient installation pace to meet 2030 targets.

by Energía Estratégica Keep reading

Wind power consolidates as a leader in the energy mix, creating jobs, reducing emissions, and promoting industrial competitiveness. However, it faces key challenges such as accelerating installations, enhancing repowering, and strengthening social acceptance by 2030.

December 19, 2024
BKW and Zelestra sign a PPA to promote renewable energy production.

by Energía Estratégica Keep reading

The ten-year agreement enables the construction of two solar projects, Ginosa and Bellomo, totaling 16 MWdc in Apulia and Sicily, respectively.

December 18, 2024
DH2 Energy bets on green hydrogen with an ambitious roadmap in Spain.

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

The company highlights the need for a consolidated market and robust transport infrastructure to boost this technology in the Iberian Peninsula.

December 18, 2024
Flexibility and Markets: Key to the Viability of Energy Storage

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

Raúl García Posadas, Director of ASEALEN, highlights the profitability opportunities of energy storage plants in Spain. The adaptation of regulations, participation in capacity markets, and fossil-free flexibility mechanisms are key elements to drive their development.