Southern Europe - Strategic Energy Europe

At the Bioenergy Congress, affected residents expressed their concerns about the risks posed by the mega biogas plants among the 200 projects under processing. Experts propose smaller installations and technological solutions to mitigate negative effects such as bad odors, traffic, and road safety.

October 7, 2024
PortCastelló leads a seminar on the value chain of the offshore wind industry in Spain

The Port Authority, in collaboration with the PortCastelló Foundation, organized the “II Conference on Economy and Sustainability: The Value Chain of the Offshore Wind Industry,” which will take place next Tuesday at the Moll de Costa hall in the Port of Castellón. The event will delve into the development of the offshore wind industry’s value chain and will address the current landscape of the sector in Spain.

October 4, 2024
Batteries with 2 to 4 hours of storage and prices ranging from 30-60k€/MW installed are setting the trend in energy storage.

The high penetration of photovoltaic energy is reducing energy prices, driving storage projects that are key to stabilizing the grid, and increasing the interest of developers in adding these technologies to their portfolios, whether standalone or to hybridize with photovoltaic energy and sustain long-term profitability.

October 4, 2024
They estimate that Spain will reach an energy demand of 280 TWh by 2030

Carlos Martín Graña, COO of ENERJOIN, states that “the goal of the PNIEC is impossible” and increasing 90 TWh “would be a huge success,” which could slow down the deployment of renewables.

October 4, 2024
Dozens of job positions are opening in the renewable sector in Iberia

Companies such as ERTEC and INTELCIA in Portugal, and ACCIONA, Greenenergy, and CEPSA in Spain, stand out for seeking professionals in in-person modalities, focused on the implementation and monitoring of sustainable solutions.

October 4, 2024
They warn about the viability of the projects in Asturias selected in the PERTE

Lluis Millet Biosca and Andrés Pinilla Antón analyze the provisional resolution of the PERTE and point out that it is likely that the projects in Asturias will not be able to be executed within the proposed processing deadlines.

October 4, 2024
Hydrogen: Accelera inaugurates a new electrolyzer plant that will facilitate the energy transition in Europe

“The opening of our new electrolyzer plant in Europe is a significant milestone for Accelera by Cummins and a crucial step in the global progress towards decarbonization,” said Amy Davis, President of Accelera.

October 3, 2024
Offshore wind in Spain: developers assess the new regulation and call for prompt implementation

Ocean Winds, ACCIONA, ABEI Energy, and IberBlue Wind celebrate progress but emphasize the need to expedite the processing of pending regulations, such as the Coastal Law and the Renewable Energy Economic Regime.

October 3, 2024
Planea Energía launches a 141 MW photovoltaic solar project in Cuenca

The project consists of three plants, located in the town of Belinchón, with a combined annual production of 296 GWh, equivalent to the annual energy consumption of approximately 33,000 households.

October 3, 2024
Doubts are raised about the viability of RDG Comercializadora Galega de Enerxía

It would start operating in 2025 and would be the first public-private partnership in Spain. It will offer energy at reduced prices, with a 50% discount for residents near renewable energy projects. Experts question its viability in the competitive liberalized electricity market.

October 3, 2024
The electricity demand in Spain increases by 3.1% in September.

During this month of September, renewables generated 33% more than in the same period of the previous year, accounting for 53% of the monthly mix.

October 3, 2024
Gonvarri Solar Steel and Zelestra close the agreement for the supply of 1P solar trackers.

The Socovos II project will involve the installation of 712 solar trackers in single-row and double-row configurations, which will house over 5,300 high-capacity modules. These modules will be designed to generate approximately 68,386,580 kWh of clean energy each year, making a significant contribution to the region’s energy transition.

October 2, 2024
Iberdrola and Regenera are major winners of the New Business Models aid

The Provisional Resolution allocates 10.9 million euros to innovative projects in energy flexibility, distributed storage, and battery recycling. Notable initiatives include those from large consortia and startups driving decarbonization and the digitalization of the energy system in Spain.

October 2, 2024
AEPIBAL and MITECO outline the challenges of storage under the new subdirectorate.

Luis Marquina, president of the entity, highlights the willingness of the new Deputy Director General for Storage, Fátima García Señán, to coordinate efforts in the development of storage in a dialogue with Energía Estratégica España.

October 2, 2024
Rocha emphasizes the need for public information on prices and nodal congestion

Alberto Rocha points out that having access to updated and dynamic information about grid saturation ensures greater competitiveness for the final price and for investors. He also mentions that this week, the CNMC is expected to publish a document on how to request demand, “obliging distributors to provide information on how much capacity there is at the nodes.”

October 2, 2024
Lhyfe advances with a portfolio of 9.5 GW of green hydrogen projects and bets on technological diversification

The renewable hydrogen production company has a presence in 11 key European markets with a project portfolio of 9.5 GW and aims to achieve the goal of 3 GW of operational capacity by 2030. Additionally, it is committed to diversifying offshore green hydrogen projects.

October 2, 2024
Masnorte Renovables is committed to photovoltaic self-consumption and is moving forward with an industrial project of 660 kW

by Lucia Colaluce Keep reading

With a strong presence in Asturias, Masnorte Renovables is employing various strategies for its clients, from rooftop connections to canopies, where it has begun expanding its reach into electromobility.

October 2, 2024
Milestone in Spain: 12 consecutive months exceeding 50% renewable electricity

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%.

October 1, 2024
They claim that CfD contracts could be key to driving storage forward

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.”

October 1, 2024
Analysis: Can the new PNIEC targets be met?

“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.

October 7, 2024
The strategy of the Xunta de Galicia to tackle the challenges of offshore wind energy.

October 7, 2024
Protesters in Valladolid warn about the impacts of mega biogas plants

October 7, 2024
PortCastelló leads a seminar on the value chain of the offshore wind industry in Spain

October 4, 2024
Batteries with 2 to 4 hours of storage and prices ranging from 30-60k€/MW installed are setting the trend in energy storage.

October 4, 2024
They estimate that Spain will reach an energy demand of 280 TWh by 2030