Blog How does an electrical transformer work and what is its purpose? 28 Apr 2025 The electrical transformer is one of the main actors in the power grid, ensuring its supply and efficiency Read more
Blog How to stabilize the low voltage grid? 27 Jan 2025 The increase in connection points causing imbalances makes it crucial to stabilize the low voltage grid for its proper functioning Read more
Blog Evolution of the low voltage grid: from observability to remote operation 20 Jan 2025 The transition of the low voltage grid towards its digitalization and remote operation offers great advantages for both operators and consumers The application of new technologies to promote the evolution […] Read more
Blog Low Voltage: why digitalization is key to its proper functioning? 14 Jan 2025 The continuous evolution of the low voltage grid, driven by the emergence of new actors, has made its digitalization a key issue Read more
Blog What is Sustainable Development Goal 13? 09 Dec 2024 Climate action is the main commitment of this Sustainable Development Goal 13 that we will learn more about today Read more
Blog What is Sustainable Development Goal 12? 04 Dec 2024 Responsible production and consumption are the premises of this Sustainable Development Goal 12 that we will explain in depth today Read more
Blog What is a Digital Transforming Station and why does it improve the medium voltage grid? 31 Oct 2024 The Digital Transforming Station arises from the need to evolve and digitize the grid to integrate new infrastructures and technologies for everyday use Read more
Blog What is a medium voltage switchgear and what is it used for? 23 Oct 2024 The medium voltage switchgear is one of the most recognizable elements of the electrical grid, and its role is crucial for the proper operation of the grid Read more
Blog Open Innovation: What is it and how does it contribute to a long-term business strategy? 01 Oct 2024 Open Innovation has emerged as a key strategic approach for integrating external knowledge into an organization, but why? Read more
Blog What is a Venture Client and how does it benefit a company? 01 Oct 2024 The Venture Client has emerged in recent years as one of the most competitive Open Innovation solutions, but how does it help a company? Read more
Blog Sustainable solutions to connect your PV site to the grid 18 Jun 2024 By Nestor Ajuria, Global Renewable Energy Manager & Key Account Manager at Ormazabal Let me start from the main message this time. Ormazabal is exhibiting in Intersolar Munich 2024 and […] Read more
Blog Types of electrical distribution and their differences 03 Jun 2024 Electrical distribution is one of the main phases in the journey of energy from generation to consumption Read more
Blog What is an operation and switching substation and how does it work? 29 May 2024 A key component of the medium voltage grid, the operation and switching substation is an integral part of our daily lives Read more
Blog Sustainable Electrical Solutions for Data Centers 16 May 2024 Sustainable electrical solutions are emerging to ensure stable, efficient, and lower carbon footprint energy supply for data centers Read more
Blog High-performance electrical distribution transformers: current limitations and future needs 15 May 2024 The new European regulation, focused on sustainability, and a range of new functional needs point towards a scenario of adaptation and evolution of electrical distribution transformers Read more
Blog What is the low voltage grid and how does it work? 07 May 2024 The low voltage grid is part of one of the three ranges of electrical voltage and has its own technical characteristics Read more
Blog Industrial natural air as an alternative insulation to SF6 in the electrical industry 07 May 2024 New technologies are emerging in the market to address a future free of SF6 and other fluorinated gases, as part of the commitment towards a sustainable energy transition Read more
Blog What is medium voltage and how does it work? 30 Apr 2024 The medium voltage grid is part of one of the three ranges of electrical voltage and has its own technical characteristics Read more
Blog What is the secondary distribution grid and what elements comprise it? 23 Apr 2024 Perhaps you've heard of the secondary distribution in the power grid, but do you know what it is and what elements are part of it? Read more
Blog What is the primary distribution grid and what elements are part of it? 17 Apr 2024 Primary distribution is one of the two phases of energy distribution, but do you know what it is and how it works? Read more
Blog Sustainable transport, examples, and main trends in transport decarbonization 16 Apr 2024 With a focus on emissions reduction, sustainable transport becomes the main asset for the electrification of mobility Read more
Blog Sustainability as a Driver for Innovation in the Wind Energy Sector 19 Mar 2024 An article by Nestor Ajuria Isasi, Global Renewable Energy Manager & Key Account Manager at Ormazabal A look at recent history, a brief analysis of the various aspects of today’s […] Read more
Blog Data centers, how is their electrical supply ensured? 18 Jan 2024 A stable energy supply becomes vital for the operation of data centers, which are essential for any online service Read more
Blog Low Voltage Switchboard: What is it and what is its purpose? 09 Jan 2024 The low voltage switchboard plays a crucial role in electrical supply, but do you know what it does and why it's so important? Read more
Blog Alternative energies, what are they and what types exist? 20 Dec 2023 Alternative energies stand as the great hope for decarbonizing our economy and supporting the ecological transition Read more
Blog Liquid immersed transformers, how do they work? 12 Dec 2023 Oil transformers, or oil-insulated transformers, are established as the most economical, safe, and sustainable technology for the electrical network. Read more
Blog Switchgear, what is it and what elements compose it? 01 Dec 2023 Electrical switchgear, or switchgear, encompasses a wide range of essential devices to ensure the efficient operation of the grid Read more
Blog Tidal energy, what is and how does it work? 30 Oct 2023 One of the lesser-known yet highly promising forms of renewable energy is tidal energy. Today, we will explore tidal energy Read more
Blog Port electrification: what is and how does it work? 25 Oct 2023 Maritime transport is heading towards zero emissions, and port electrification plays a crucial role Read more
Blog The U.S. will triple its energy storage capacity in three years 05 Oct 2023 The United States is laying the foundations for a future in which its power grid will be increasingly connected to energy storage sources Read more
Blog How does a fast electric vehicle charging station work? 05 Oct 2023 Charge points are becoming increasingly commonplace on our roads. But do you know how a fast electric vehicle charging station works? Read more
Blog The electric vehicle, a journey through almost 200 years of history 04 Oct 2023 Did you know that the first electric car came before the first vehicle powered by a four-stroke engine? If there is one thing, we can all agree on, it is […] Read more
Blog What path does electricity take from generation to consumption? 04 Oct 2023 Have you ever wondered what happens from the moment electricity is generated until it reaches your home? Today we will explain the process It’s ten o’clock in the evening, it’s […] Read more
Blog What was the world’s first wind farm? 04 Oct 2023 andscapes with wind turbines on the horizon have become a common sight, but do you know when the world’s first wind farm was built? It was 1981 when collaboration between […] Read more
Blog What is the European Green Deal? 04 Oct 2023 At the end of last year, the European Commission adopted the European Green Deal to boost the continent’s transition towards climate neutrality Read more
Blog Quantum dot solar cells, the latest revolution in solar energy 04 Oct 2023 This “quantum dot” nanoparticle technology, applied innovatively to solar cells, has set a new world record in recoverting solar energy into electricity While solar technology will once again be a […] Read more
Blog The wind is blowing in favour of wind power: 550 billion investment up to 2028 04 Oct 2023 Installing wind power will represent investment of arround €550 billion over the next eight years Wood Mackenzie, the energy, chemicals, renewable energy, metals and mining global research and consultancy group, […] Read more
Blog What are the Sustainable Development Goals? 04 Oct 2023 Also known as SDG´s, the sustainable development goals have become part of current social discourse. But do we know what they are? In recent years we’ve all heard about the […] Read more
Blog What is the day-to-day life of a female production line operator like? 04 Oct 2023 Karla Zavala works on a production line at Ormazabal and tells us all about the day-to-day life of a female operator and the challenges she faces 8th March is marked […] Read more
Blog What is Sustainable Development Goal 5? 04 Oct 2023 Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment is the commitment under Sustainable Development Goal 5, which we will look at in depth today If every cause has an effect, every problem has […] Read more
Blog What does Sustainable Development Goal 7 consist of? 04 Oct 2023 Sustainable Development Goal 7, Affordable and Clean Energy, is put forward as a “key” challenge for the future of our societies; let’s see why Can you imagine your life without […] Read more
Blog What is Sustainable Development Goal 8? 04 Oct 2023 Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. These are the challenges that make up Sustainable Development Goal 8; let’s see how […] Read more
Blog Decarbonisation of the economy: a green hope for the planet 04 Oct 2023 Restoring the world´s ecosystems has become a major challenge that requires the decarbonisation of the economy and move towars an electrified society The 5th of June is a date highlighted […] Read more
Blog What does Sustainable Development Goal 9 consist of? 04 Oct 2023 Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. This is Sustainable Development Goal 9; how will it be achieved? The development of today’s societies depends largely on such decisive […] Read more
Blog The Basque Country and the state of Virginia will collaborate on the development and implementation of renewables 03 Oct 2023 The signed agreement focuses on the technologies applied both in the renewable energy sector and in energy efficiency and storage, fields with strong foundations in the Basque Country Read more
Blog The United States installed more wind power than any other energy source in 2020 03 Oct 2023 With a total of 16.8 GW, wind power installation in the United States exceeded solar and natural gas during 2020 Read more
Blog Capital Energy requests permission to install four wind farms in Aragon with a combined total capacity of 504 megawatts 03 Oct 2023 The Ministry for Ecological Transition has made public the applications for authorisation to execute these wind farms in Aragon, capable of producing more than 1.5 million megawatt hours of clean energy per year Read more
Blog Brazilian photovoltaic installed capacity reaches 10GW 03 Oct 2023 This milestone comes after a 2021 in which 2 GW of photovoltaic energy have been added to Brazil’s installed capacity Read more
Blog What does Sustainable Development Goal 11 involve? 03 Oct 2023 Making cities more inclusive, safer, more resilient and more sustainable is part of the major challenge behind Sustainable Development Goal 11 Read more
Blog Wind power finishes 2021 as the main source of electricity generation in Spain 03 Oct 2023 Red Eléctrica de España’s annual end-of-year report puts the wind power share in the Spanish energy mix at 23.3%, the primarily renewable contribution at 46.6% and the CO2 emission-free contribution […] Read more
Blog Transition to renewables would boost Africa’s economic growth by 6.4% 03 Oct 2023 Africa is starting to transition to renewables with the addition of 26 GW of generating capacity over the last decade. Read more
Blog Europe needs to invest 280 billion euros in electric vehicle charging infrastructure 03 Oct 2023 The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published a report urging the European Union to encourage investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure Read more
Blog 2021 becomes the second-best year in the history of the wind energy sector 03 Oct 2023 The Global Wind Report 2022 of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) highlights an important year for the sector but calls for a political boost to reach a zero-emission horizon […] Read more
Blog Brazil becomes the sixth largest wind power in the world 03 Oct 2023 The South American country has jumped from 16th to 6th place among wind energy producers to become a wind power in just a decade A recent report published by the […] Read more
Blog How does a transformer substation work? 03 Oct 2023 The transformer substation is an element that, despite our lack of knowledge, is essential for the electricity grid to work like a Swiss watch Many of us have walked past […] Read more
Blog What is agrovoltaic energy and why can it help curb rural depopulation? 03 Oct 2023 Agrovoltaic energy can be a great ally in the fight against climate change, as well as an opportunity for development in rural areas Talking about new opportunities in the development […] Read more
Blog What is green energy and what generation sources does it include? 03 Oct 2023 Did you know that green energy is renewable but not all renewables are considered green energy? This explanation of 100% renewable energy will surprise you Read more
Blog How does energy storage work? 03 Oct 2023 If generating renewable energy is important, it is even more important to have it available to users thanks to energy storage, but do we know how it works? Read more
Blog What types of recharging are available for our electric vehicle? 03 Oct 2023 Have you ever wondered how many types of recharging exist to charge your electric vehicle? Today we explain which are the most common and their differences. Every day, millions of […] Read more
Blog What is a solar charging station? 03 Oct 2023 If you are still getting used to the word "charging station", make room in your brain for "solar charging station"; a new word that we are going to explain to you today Read more
Blog How does solar photovoltaics work? 03 Oct 2023 The irruption of renewable energies has gone hand in hand with the utilisation of the sun, but do you know how solar photovoltaics works and how it reaches your home? Read more
Blog Do you know how an onshore wind farm works? 03 Oct 2023 Wind energy is based on harnessing the power of the wind to generate electricity, but do you know what’s behind the process and how an onshore wind farm works? Many […] Read more
Blog What is green hydrogen? 03 Oct 2023 Green hydrogen is making headlines as the latest big trend in the energy revolution, but do we know what it is, what it is used for and how it is produced? Read more
Blog What are hydrogen filling stations and how do they work? 03 Oct 2023 The success of sustainable mobility is underpinned by energy recharging solutions. Today we will focus on what hydrogen filling stations are and how they work. Our dictionary evolves at the […] Read more
Blog What is hydropower and how does it work? 03 Oct 2023 Perhaps one of the most visible renewables, the workings of hydropower and its role in energy storage are as interesting as they are unknown Read more
Blog What is energy efficiency and how does it work? 03 Oct 2023 Energy efficiency is much more than a fad and can help us to protect the environment by generating significant savings Albert Einstein said that in the universe “everything is energy […] Read more
Blog January becomes the most renewable month in Spain's history 03 Oct 2023 The 2023 start-up set a record for the share of renewable energy in electricity generation, making January the most renewable month so far Read more
Blog Spanish wind power capacity nears 30 GW of installed capacity 03 Oct 2023 Spain's wind power industry has muscle thanks to a 2022 that saw 1,345 wind farms and 22,042 wind turbines in operation Read more
Blog What is a UPS and how does it work? 03 Oct 2023 The UPS, or Uninterruptible Power Supply, functions as a critical element to guarantee numerous services in our daily lives We live in a hyper-connected world that demands the immediate and […] Read more
Blog Renewable energy employment to reach more than 38 million by 2030 03 Oct 2023 A study published by IRENA puts the renewable energy employment at more than 12.7 million and estimates strong growth in the sector by the end of the decade Renewable energies […] Read more
Blog Solar energy could provide 40% of the United States power by 2035 23 Sep 2021 The United States Department of Energy has released the Solar Futures Study, detailing the significant role that solar energy will play in decarbonizing the country´s power grid Only 15 years. […] Read more
Blog The French photovoltaic market has added 1,36 GW during the first half of 2021 18 Sep 2021 The French photovoltaic market has overcomed the 431 MW added during the first half of 2020 or 2019 in a 217%, reaching a new record The French Ministry of Ecological […] Read more
Blog The world’s largest floating wind farm has been completed in Scotland 13 Sep 2021 Kincardine floating wind farm, which construction began in 2018, has a total power of 48 MW The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has announced that Kincardine Offshore Wind farm, located […] Read more
Blog "The electrification as a recovery engine in the post-COVID era" by Jorge González, CEO at Ormazabal 08 Jul 2020 "The electrification as a recovery engine in the post-COVID era" by Jorge González, CEO at Ormazabal Read more
Blog Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition says 1,400 GW of offshore wind is possible by 2050 10 Jun 2020 The OREAC, an initiative led by major players in the offshore wind industry, thinks that the offshore wind will be crucial in the economic recovery Read more
Blog Europe reached a record in the offshore wind installations during 2019 24 Feb 2020 The European continent added 3.6 GW of offshore wind to its energy generation capacity, reaching a new record Read more
Blog Gothenburg is facing its transformation into a sustainable public transport city thanks to electric buses 06 Feb 2020 The Swedish city boosts its public transport infrastructure with the introduction of more than 150 electric buses in the region that covers Gothenburg, Mölndal and Partille Read more
Blog EU Commission calls for 1 million charging stations 19 Sep 2019 EU Commission calls for 1 million charging stations Read more
Blog The Spanish thermosolar energy reaches a new record of generation 09 Sep 2019 During the first 8 months of the year the thermosolar energy has produced 4,269 GWh in Spain, a 4.1% increase compared with the last record Read more
Blog The energy future of Saudi Arabia: 60GW of renewable energy by 2030 28 Jan 2019 The arabic country could install a total of 60GW of renewable energy, as has been known in an interview with the UAE state news agency, WAM Dr. Khalid bin Saleh […] Read more
Blog Goodbye to the coal power plants in the Netherlands by 2030 21 Jan 2019 The European country will also reduce its emissions by 49 percent for that year The Dutch Government confirmed during 2018 that the coal power plants in The Netherlands will dissapear […] Read more
Blog Australia will be the home of the biggest lithium battery of the world 26 Jul 2017 The battery, powered by Tesla with the collaboration of the energy renewable company Noen, will be instaled in the south coast of Australia The South Australia Government has announced that […] Read more
Blog Ningxia solar project: 6 million panels to supply the Asian giant 16 Jan 2017 China is building the world´s biggest solar farm. A mammoth project able to generate 2GW of clean energy that will cover 4,607 hectares Read more
Blog 5 main advantages for the development of the Smart Grid 21 Dec 2016 Have you ever think about why everybody says that Smart Grids are so important for the next years? Take a look to know the 5 main reasons Read more
Blog Itaipu Dam, or how a dam can supply the 75% of one American country´s energy 28 Nov 2016 The Itaipu Dam, situated on the border of Brazil and Paraguay, generated 89,5 Twh of energy in 2015, the most of any dam in the world “The sounding stone” is […] Read more
Blog 10 leading countries in solar energy generation 24 Nov 2016 10 leader countries in solar energy generation Read more
Blog What´s a synchrophasor? Discover the technology is bringing the electrical grid into the 21st century 11 Oct 2016 Synchrophasor, a word that may sound like if we were involved in “Back to the Future” movie, is not a science fiction product but a device that is changing the […] Read more
Blog Smart Grid milestones: Proyecto Rómulo, la conexión eléctrica submarina que logró unir la península ibérica con Baleares 05 Oct 2016 420 millones de euros, 237 kilómetros de longitud y una red de alta tensión submarina (de ±250 kV) compuesta por tres cables (uno de retorno) a una profundidad máxima de […] Read more
Blog 5 main characteristics for a real Smart Grid 03 Oct 2016 There are many ideas linked with the Smart Grids, but today we want to share 5 main attributes that any Smart Grid must fulfill to be considered as a real Smart […] Read more
Blog Velatia is leading the Nautilus project 04 Mar 2016 Companies such as Astilleros Murueta, Tamoin, Vicinay Marine and Tecnalia Technology Centre are participating in the Nautilus project, which is included within the “Collaboration Challenges” programme of the Ministry of […] Read more