The offshore wind auction in Spain has been delayed until 2025, raising concerns within the sector. Experts warn of the urgent need to train specialized professionals to meet the anticipated growth and technological demands of this key industry.



The offshore wind auction in Spain has been delayed until 2025, raising concerns within the sector. Experts warn of the urgent need to train specialized professionals to meet the anticipated growth and technological demands of this key industry.
With 483.2 MW signed in September 2024, primarily driven by corporates and a growing interest from the pharmaceutical industry, a 16% decrease in solar PPA prices and stability in wind contracts stand out.
Following the inclusion of the project in the MAPs in April, Red Eléctrica initiated its processing and has since undertaken significant efforts, now enabling the imminent commencement of construction.
Kornel Koronowski, Head of Origination Poland at Statkraft, highlights how the demand for sustainable energy solutions is driving significant PPAs. Additionally, according to the Pexapark report, PPA prices in Poland dropped by 0.2%, reflecting growing competition in the sector.
The North Sea stands as a strategic pillar for energy collaboration between the UK and the EU, driving the expansion of offshore wind energy. However, the success of this partnership will depend on the ability to overcome technical and financial challenges, ensuring a sustainable energy future for Europe.
Next week, this regulation will be approved, benefiting local sectors such as wood and ceramics, while judicial challenges regarding wind power development continue.
According to an analysis conducted by Energía Estratégica España, between September and the first weeks of October, 2,837.7 MW advanced in environmental processing from 34 projects. Of the total, 1,078.4 MW correspond to agrovoltaic energy and 1,005 MW to offshore wind energy, while the remainder is divided between onshore wind and photovoltaic energy.
Iberdrola, Enel Green Power, and X-ELIO lead the largest renewable energy projects in Spain. Among the most notable are the Francisco Pizarro and Lorca Solar photovoltaic parks, and the Santuario wind farm, which will drive the new installed capacity over the next three years.
On October 2, 2024, Ursula von der Leyen and Keir Starmer reaffirmed their commitment to offshore wind energy. With 13.9 GW installed and 77 GW of projects in the UK’s pipeline, the alliance with the EU is key to strengthening energy security and accelerating the transition to clean energy in Europe, harnessing the potential of the North Sea.
With a current capacity of 5.3 GW, Greece is heading towards significant growth in the wind sector, as there are 970 MW of new projects under construction and contracted, expected to be connected in the next 18 months, according to the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (HWEA). Furthermore, they highlight optimistic expectations for achieving the 2030 goals of 8.9 GW of offshore wind and 1.9 GW of marine wind.
The most sought-after profiles in the renewable energy sector vary by region, mainly between engineers and sales professionals. Technical and commercial positions offer the most competitive salaries, ranging from €45,000 to €50,000 annually, with engineers earning over €50,000.
Floating offshore wind faces challenges despite the recent drop in prices below €100/MWh in auctions. The key to its competitiveness lies in industrialization, standardization of floaters, and reliability, while Western OEMs deal with technological slowdowns.
Michal Smyk, Country Manager of Statkraft in Poland, highlights the company’s commitment in a country where 73% of energy comes from fossil fuels. Despite regulatory challenges, Statkraft’s strategy is to become a key player in the energy landscape.
From infrastructure modernization to the adoption of renewable energy, Central Europe has the opportunity to redefine its energy future. However, this path entails geopolitical and economic challenges that will require strategic vision and international collaboration to ensure an effective transition.
“These investments directly impact our expansion plan in the South Dock, as without the support that these funds would provide, the short-term development of this area for offshore wind would not be possible,” says Adolfo Noguero, Head of Expansion at the Castellón Port Authority, in an interview with Energía Estratégica Spain.
The Ministry of Industry published the provisional resolution for grants to companies such as Repsol Petróleo, Smurfit Kappa Navarra, and Votorantim Cementos, compensating their high energy consumption and promoting the use of renewable energy in 2024.
This figure places the country among the most relevant players in the global context, not only in terms of installed capacity but also in its commitment to floating technology, which is gaining prominence in deep waters, accounting for 9% of the global portfolio. Spain has projects from Capital Energy, Grupo Cobra, Abei Energy, among others.
In a context where the energy transition is presented as a global challenge, Ursula Von der Leyen sets out an ambitious plan to accelerate the use of renewable energy. Meanwhile, OPEC opposes this vision, emphasizing the continued presence of oil in the global energy mix.
In the last 15 days, MITECO approved 736 MW of renewable projects, including 668.7 MW of photovoltaic, 40 MW of wind, and 27.46 MW of battery storage. However, it rejected 523 MW of wind projects, mainly affecting projects by Capital Energy and Forestalia.
With the commissioning of Numancia, Plenitude reaches 440 MW of installed capacity in Spain with plants located in Castilla y León, Galicia, La Rioja, Catalonia, Castilla-La Mancha, and Murcia.
Initiatives in the processing of renewable energy projects from companies such as Saeta Yield and Solaria have been approved. However, some ventures were rejected. The list.
The offshore wind auction in Spain has been delayed until 2025, raising concerns within the sector. Experts warn of the urgent need to train specialized professionals to meet the anticipated growth and technological demands of this key industry.
With 483.2 MW signed in September 2024, primarily driven by corporates and a growing interest from the pharmaceutical industry, a 16% decrease in solar PPA prices and stability in wind contracts stand out.
Following the inclusion of the project in the MAPs in April, Red Eléctrica initiated its processing and has since undertaken significant efforts, now enabling the imminent commencement of construction.
Kornel Koronowski, Head of Origination Poland at Statkraft, highlights how the demand for sustainable energy solutions is driving significant PPAs. Additionally, according to the Pexapark report, PPA prices in Poland dropped by 0.2%, reflecting growing competition in the sector.
The North Sea stands as a strategic pillar for energy collaboration between the UK and the EU, driving the expansion of offshore wind energy. However, the success of this partnership will depend on the ability to overcome technical and financial challenges, ensuring a sustainable energy future for Europe.
Next week, this regulation will be approved, benefiting local sectors such as wood and ceramics, while judicial challenges regarding wind power development continue.
According to an analysis conducted by Energía Estratégica España, between September and the first weeks of October, 2,837.7 MW advanced in environmental processing from 34 projects. Of the total, 1,078.4 MW correspond to agrovoltaic energy and 1,005 MW to offshore wind energy, while the remainder is divided between onshore wind and photovoltaic energy.
Iberdrola, Enel Green Power, and X-ELIO lead the largest renewable energy projects in Spain. Among the most notable are the Francisco Pizarro and Lorca Solar photovoltaic parks, and the Santuario wind farm, which will drive the new installed capacity over the next three years.
On October 2, 2024, Ursula von der Leyen and Keir Starmer reaffirmed their commitment to offshore wind energy. With 13.9 GW installed and 77 GW of projects in the UK’s pipeline, the alliance with the EU is key to strengthening energy security and accelerating the transition to clean energy in Europe, harnessing the potential of the North Sea.
With a current capacity of 5.3 GW, Greece is heading towards significant growth in the wind sector, as there are 970 MW of new projects under construction and contracted, expected to be connected in the next 18 months, according to the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (HWEA). Furthermore, they highlight optimistic expectations for achieving the 2030 goals of 8.9 GW of offshore wind and 1.9 GW of marine wind.
The most sought-after profiles in the renewable energy sector vary by region, mainly between engineers and sales professionals. Technical and commercial positions offer the most competitive salaries, ranging from €45,000 to €50,000 annually, with engineers earning over €50,000.
Floating offshore wind faces challenges despite the recent drop in prices below €100/MWh in auctions. The key to its competitiveness lies in industrialization, standardization of floaters, and reliability, while Western OEMs deal with technological slowdowns.
Michal Smyk, Country Manager of Statkraft in Poland, highlights the company’s commitment in a country where 73% of energy comes from fossil fuels. Despite regulatory challenges, Statkraft’s strategy is to become a key player in the energy landscape.
From infrastructure modernization to the adoption of renewable energy, Central Europe has the opportunity to redefine its energy future. However, this path entails geopolitical and economic challenges that will require strategic vision and international collaboration to ensure an effective transition.
“These investments directly impact our expansion plan in the South Dock, as without the support that these funds would provide, the short-term development of this area for offshore wind would not be possible,” says Adolfo Noguero, Head of Expansion at the Castellón Port Authority, in an interview with Energía Estratégica Spain.
The Ministry of Industry published the provisional resolution for grants to companies such as Repsol Petróleo, Smurfit Kappa Navarra, and Votorantim Cementos, compensating their high energy consumption and promoting the use of renewable energy in 2024.
This figure places the country among the most relevant players in the global context, not only in terms of installed capacity but also in its commitment to floating technology, which is gaining prominence in deep waters, accounting for 9% of the global portfolio. Spain has projects from Capital Energy, Grupo Cobra, Abei Energy, among others.
In a context where the energy transition is presented as a global challenge, Ursula Von der Leyen sets out an ambitious plan to accelerate the use of renewable energy. Meanwhile, OPEC opposes this vision, emphasizing the continued presence of oil in the global energy mix.
In the last 15 days, MITECO approved 736 MW of renewable projects, including 668.7 MW of photovoltaic, 40 MW of wind, and 27.46 MW of battery storage. However, it rejected 523 MW of wind projects, mainly affecting projects by Capital Energy and Forestalia.
With the commissioning of Numancia, Plenitude reaches 440 MW of installed capacity in Spain with plants located in Castilla y León, Galicia, La Rioja, Catalonia, Castilla-La Mancha, and Murcia.
Initiatives in the processing of renewable energy projects from companies such as Saeta Yield and Solaria have been approved. However, some ventures were rejected. The list.

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