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

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.

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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.

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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.

December 17, 2024
The MIBGAS IBHYX index debuts with a price of €5.85/kg as a key signal for the green hydrogen market.

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

MIBGAS launches the MIBGAS IBHYX index with an initial price of €5.85/kg, reflecting the production cost of renewable hydrogen in the Iberian Peninsula. This indicator aims to bring transparency to the market, although experts like Marcos Rupérez and Eugenio Trillo highlight the challenges for this price to be accepted in the market.

December 17, 2024
More than €91 billion at risk: Xunta and renewable energy sector in conflict over new regulations.

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

APPA Renovables, AEE, and AELEC warn that the measures proposed by the Xunta de Galicia will negatively impact investment and legal certainty in the wind and hydroelectric sectors, and the regional president confirmed his plan following the statement.

December 16, 2024
What models could Spain implement to accelerate battery deployment?

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

Countries like Sweden and Belgium achieve more profitable and dynamic models, with up to 7 markets prepared for each function of a battery.

December 16, 2024
The Spanish electricity market in 2024 closes with prices 30% lower than expected

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

The average price of the Spanish electricity market in 2024 will be 62.5 €/MWh, a figure 30% lower than the initial projections.

December 16, 2024
IberBlue Wind highlights the competitiveness of the Iberian offshore wind auctions

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Julio Vera, Director of Institutional Relations at IberBlue Wind, points out that the auctions in Spain and Portugal offer greater guarantees to promoters compared to the Danish model. He argues that the lack of state support in Denmark creates risks and limits the sector’s competitiveness.

December 16, 2024
JinkoSolar reaches the 300 GW milestone

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This was achieved thanks to the global success of the Tiger Neo N-type module and the international expansion of factories, such as the new plant in Saudi Arabia. JinkoSolar is driving the transition to sustainable solar energy.

December 13, 2024
Spain gives the green light to 450 MW of renewables and dismisses 175 MW of solar

by Lucia Colaluce Keep reading

The BOE of December 11, 2024, includes key resolutions on photovoltaic and storage projects. Notable among them is the approval of the Gecama Hybrid Plant, with 250 MW of solar generation and 100 MW of storage, and the rejection of several projects in León. These decisions reflect the challenges and progress within the framework of the PNIEC and Spain’s MITECO strategy.

December 13, 2024
Data center association ensures that Madrid will have 616 MW of consumption by 2026.

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

With a strategic location, renewable resources, and high connectivity, Spain positions itself as a key player in digitalization. Manuel Giménez, CEO of Spain DC, warns about the risks of speculation in the sector, the lack of energy infrastructure, and the growth projections for 2026.

December 13, 2024
The executive from Enagás will lead the European Hydrogen Network Operators’ Network.

by Energía Estratégica Keep reading

Enagás strengthens its leadership in the European hydrogen sector with this key appointment to the European Network of Network Operators for Hydrogen (ENNOH).

December 13, 2024
Energy storage at the grid scale in the U.S. records the largest installations in the third quarter.

by Energía Estratégica Keep reading

3.8 GW of storage installed across all segments, an 80% increase compared to the third quarter of 2023. Residential installations reach a record high.

December 12, 2024
Italy Bets on Green Hydrogen: Barriers and Opportunities in Its National Strategy

by Emilia Lardizabal Keep reading

Italy unveils an ambitious strategy to integrate green hydrogen into its energy and industrial matrix, highlighting investments of up to €57 billion by 2050. Dr.Prof. Gaetano Santonocito, states that a progressive market development is expected in the coming years, although certain challenges need to be addressed.

December 12, 2024
The government grants €156.478 million in aid for stand-alone and thermal storage.

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

A resolution with no changes, but with evident challenges, confirms the concentration of projects in the Cantabrian coast and the administrative hurdles that could affect meeting deadlines.

December 12, 2024
Virtual grid saturation: the key challenge for BESS deployment in Italy

by Emilia Lardizabal Keep reading

Italy faces a critical obstacle in expanding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): the virtual saturation of the high-voltage grid. This issue threatens to delay key projects, even as the country aims to reach 122 GWh of storage capacity by 2030, according to Simone Prato, Country Lead – Italy at Enertis Applus+.

December 11, 2024
The AGH2 maps 30 green hydrogen initiatives in Galicia with investments of €2.1 billion

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

The Galician Hydrogen Association presented a report by the Galician H2 Alliance, which identifies 30 projects in development and 91 key entities in the green hydrogen value chain. A Coruña leads in the number of projects, while the need for improvements in electrical infrastructure is highlighted.

December 11, 2024
Offshore wind auction: What can Spain learn from the Danish model?

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Spain must avoid the risks of the Danish model in offshore wind auctions, such as the lack of guaranteed tariffs. The “two-way CFD” provides financial certainty, ensuring viability for developers and consolidating a competitive and sustainable renewable market.

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