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 network, guaranteeing its supply and efficiency. Read more
Blog How to stabilize the low voltage grid? 27 Jan 2025 The increase in connection points causes imbalances and makes it crucial to stabilize the low-voltage network for its proper functioning. Read more
Blog Evolution of the low voltage grid: from observability to remote operation 20 Jan 2025 The evolution of the low-bandwidth network towards digitalization and remote operation offers significant benefits for operators and consumers. Read more
Blog Low Voltage: why digitalization is key to its proper functioning? 14 Jan 2025 The continuous evolution of the low-voltage network, caused by the emergence of new players, 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, which 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 Transformation Center arises from the need to evolve and digitalize the network towards a scenario of integration of 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 cell, one of the most recognizable elements of the electrical grid, whose function is crucial for the correct operation of the network 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 to integrating external knowledge into an organization. Why? Read more
Blog Types of electrical distribution and their differences 03 Jun 2024 The distribution of electrical energy is one of the main phases of the energy journey from generation to consumption. Read more
Blog Sustainable Electrical Solutions for Data Centers 16 May 2024 Sustainable electrical solutions are emerging to ensure a stable, efficient, and carbon-reduced 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 distribution transformers. Read more
Blog What is the low voltage grid and how does it work? 07 May 2024 The low voltage network 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 entering the market to address a future free of SF6 and other fluorinated gases, a result of the commitment to a sustainable energy transition. Read more
Blog What is medium voltage and how does it work? 30 Apr 2024 The medium voltage network 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 You may have heard about secondary distribution in the electrical 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 the focus on reducing emissions, 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 A look at the recent past, a brief analysis of the different areas of daily life today and a vision of the future regarding the possibilities offered by the planet […] Read more
Blog Data centers, how is their electrical supply ensured? 18 Jan 2024 A stable energy supply becomes vital for the performance of data centers, which are essential for any online service. Read more
Blog amikit, your ally in designing transformation centers 15 Jan 2024 Discover amikit, our program for designing transformation centers with more than 20 years of experience helping professionals and students with their projects. Read more
Blog Low Voltage Switchboard: What is it and what is its purpose? 09 Jan 2024 The low-voltage distribution panel plays a key role in the power supply, but do you know which one and why it's so important? Read more
Blog Alternative energies: what are they and what types are there? 20 Dec 2023 Alternative energies are emerging as the great hope for decarbonizing our economy and supporting the ecological transition. Read more
Blog Liquid dielectric transformers: how do they work? 12 Dec 2023 Oil-filled transformers, or oil-insulated transformers, are considered the most economical, safe and sustainable technology for the electrical grid. Read more
Blog Switchgear, what is it and what elements compose it? 01 Dec 2023 Electrical switchgear, or switchgear, comprises a wide range of devices essential to ensuring the efficient operation of the network. Read more
Blog Tidal energy, what is and how does it work? 30 Oct 2023 One of the least-known renewables, yet one with the greatest potential of all; today we discover tidal energy. Read more
Blog Port electrification: what is and how does it work? 25 Oct 2023 Maritime transport is facing a path towards zero emissions in which the electrification of ports is a fundamental pillar. Read more
Blog The U.S. will triple its energy storage capacity in three years 05 Oct 2023 A new report puts the country´s energy storage capacity at 2.5 GW by 2023 The United States, the world’s largest economy and the second-largest consumer of electricity on the planet, […] Read more
Blog How does a fast electric vehicle charging station work? 05 Oct 2023 Charging Station: How does fast charging for vehicles work? 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 The European Commission approved the European Green Deal last week with a view to promoting the ecological transition on the continent. Read more
Blog Quantum dot solar cells, the latest revolution in solar energy 04 Oct 2023 This nanoparticle technology, applied in a novel way to solar cells, has allowed to establish a new world record in the conversion of solar energy into electricity. 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 The Basque […] 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 Through its 2021 Land-Based Wind Market Report, the US Office […] 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 […] 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 The Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR) has announced […] 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 The world is changing fast and we, as citizens, […] 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. The great African continent, set to improve all its development […] 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 You’ve probably heard, either on […] 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? Our society […] 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 […] Read more
Blog How does solar photovoltaics work? 03 Oct 2023 The emergence of renewable energy has gone hand in hand with harnessing the sun, but how does photovoltaic energy work and how does it reach 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 […] 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 Contemporary to the great Greek philosophers […] 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 January 2023 will go down in history, […] 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 The year 2022 closed as a new successful year […] 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 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 Electricity: How is it produced in Spain? 24 Apr 2023 We take a look at the “2022 Electricity System Report” presented by Red Eléctrica to find out how electricity is generated in Spain Over the last few months, there has […] Read more
Blog Renewable generation: global capacity increased by 9.6% in 2022 24 Mar 2023 Global renewable generation reinforces its decisive role in the midst of the energy crisis and already accounts for 83% of new electricity generation projects The year 2022, marked by the […] Read more
Blog Wind power will blow again in Bilbao with WindEurope 2024 15 Dec 2022 The Basque city will host, for the third time, the WindEurope fair, showcasing the potential of the region’s energy industry The European Wind Energy Association – WindEurope – has announced […] Read more
Blog 2022 raises Spanish solar power to third place in installed capacity 07 Oct 2022 Spanish solar has accelerated in the last five years, climbing four positions in the national ranking of installed capacity by adding more than 12,400 MW of new renewable energy The […] Read more
Blog Spain is among the world's top 10 electric car manufacturers. 14 Sep 2022 A report by the consulting firm EY places Spain as ninth in the world’s top 10 countries most prepared for electric cars, occupying fifth position in terms of the most […] Read more
Blog The United Kingdom puts the world's largest wind farm into operation 01 Sep 2022 Hornsea 2, located 89 km off the Yorkshire coast, becomes the largest active wind farm with 1.3 GW of capacity Renewable energy, and wind power in particular, continues to set […] Read more
Blog Goodbye to combustion vehicles by 2035 09 Jun 2022 The European Union approves the ban on the sale of combustion and/or hybrid vehicles from 2035, boosting the electric vehicle industry It’s over. No combustion vehicle – whether gasoline, diesel, […] Read more
Blog The global solar industry reaches the milestone of 1,000 GW of installed capacity. 17 May 2022 Last April, the installed capacity of the solar industry reached 1 TW worldwide and is expected to more than double by 2025 The global solar industry is in luck. And […] Read more
Blog The Spanish Government approves the Electricity Transmission Network Planning 2021-2026 13 Apr 2022 The Electricity Transmission Network Planning has an investment of 6,964 million euros destined to develop the necessary infrastructure to adapt the electricity networks to a green future On March 22, […] Read more
Blog Cyberespionage targets renewable energy 25 Jan 2022 Various organizations in the renewable energy industry have suffered a cyberespionage attack campaign in the last three years Large-scale cyberespionage, used on numerous occasions to violate the cybersecurity of organizations […] Read more
Blog The Basque Country launches a new program to promote energy efficiency. 10 Jan 2022 The Basque government will allocate 90 million euros to promote energy efficiency projects in its municipal network The year is starting and Euskadi does so with a program to promote […] Read more
Blog 2021, a historic year for Spanish renewable energy generation 01 Jul 2021 After a record-breaking 2020, in which Spain achieved a 44% green energy share, Spanish renewable generation continues to break records so far this year. If 2020 ended with a record […] Read more
Blog What is the status of automotive battery factory projects in Spain? 24 May 2021 The importance of developing an industry around electric mobility has put the spotlight on the various car battery factory projects in Spain; what are the main ones and what is […] Read more
Blog Spain approves the first climate change law 17 May 2021 This May, the Congress of Deputies approved a law aimed at curbing climate change, but what does it consist of? Spain’s first climate change law officially came into force last […] Read more
Blog Spain's largest offshore wind farm will have 1 GW of total installed capacity. 24 Apr 2021 Tramuntana, Spain’s largest offshore wind farm, will be located off the coast of Catalonia and will be equipped with up to 65 15 MW turbines Spain is about to breathe […] Read more
Blog Spain's first ultra-fast renewable charging station launches 20 Apr 2021 Spain’s first ultra-fast charging station powered by photovoltaic solar energy has begun operating in the town of Estepona, Malaga The Malaga town of Estepona has put its name on the […] Read more
Blog Repsol aims to establish a network of 1,000 charging stations in Spain. 19 Apr 2021 The company, which currently has 300 charging points for electric vehicles in the country, wants to take the leap by facilitating the installation of new electric charging stations, reaching a […] Read more
Blog Why is electrical energy storage essential? 25 Mar 2021 Achieving an increasingly relevant role for electrical energy storage is one of the keys to the transformation of the electrical production system, but why? Making electrical energy storage more efficient […] Read more
Blog An international consortium of public universities will promote marine renewable energy in the Bay of Biscay. 10 Feb 2021 The public universities of the Basque Country, Navarre, and Bordeaux are joining forces in a joint project to create a high-level development and training center in the field of marine […] Read more
Blog US wind power breaks all records in 2020 08 Feb 2021 Last year was the best in history for US wind power, which added almost 17 GW more generation capacity, reaching 122 GW in the North American country. US wind power, […] Read more
Blog 2021: A year of solid growth for European solar and wind energy 13 Jan 2021 The “Energy Outlook 2021” report, published by ING, predicts a year in which European solar and wind energy will grow by 8% and 13% respectively with the installation of another […] Read more
Blog Spain will host Europe's second-largest photovoltaic plant. 16 Dec 2020 Otero, in the province of Segovia, will provide 505 megawatts to the electricity grid, making this facility the second largest photovoltaic plant in terms of installed capacity on the continent […] Read more
Blog Western Sahara will host one of the largest wind farms on the planet 10 Dec 2020 Soluna, a US company, has announced that it will build a 900MW wind farm in Dakhla that will house a data center for blockchain technology. Read more
Blog Spain's first floating photovoltaic plant starts up 17 Nov 2020 The Sierra Brava reservoir in Cáceres has begun generating electricity thanks to the innovative technique of floating photovoltaics. Read more
Blog Iberdrola will invest 75 billion euros over the next five years to promote the energy transition. 06 Nov 2020 The bulk of this investment is focused on promoting renewable energy and will mean the creation of 20,000 jobs in the company during the period 2020-2025, which will mark a […] Read more
Blog The Basque Country seeks to triple its rapid charging network for electric cars. 21 Oct 2020 Lehendakari Urkullu announces that the Basque government has set a goal of tripling the current fast-charging network, reaching 100 points, in the next four years. Read more
Blog Green investment in Spain will account for 37% of the Economic Recovery Plan. 08 Oct 2020 The Spanish government announces the mobilization of 140 billion euros, following the European distribution agreement, of which more than a third will be allocated to green investment. Read more
Blog One billion to finance European electricity grid projects 07 Oct 2020 Member states agree to give the green light to the European Commission's request to invest one billion in ten key projects for European electricity grid infrastructure. Read more
Blog What is a sustainable building and how does it differ from a traditional one? 28 Sep 2020 A sustainable building goes far beyond disruptive architecture, moving closer to a practical building that meets a series of environmental certificates. Read more
Blog The ICO and Iberdrola agree on a loan to boost the installation of charging stations. 21 Sep 2020 The ICO and Iberdrola agree on a loan to boost the installation of charging stations. Read more
Blog New energy efficiency plan for homes 07 Jul 2020 The Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda has presented an update to its renovation and energy efficiency agenda that will affect 1,200,000 homes. Read more
Blog The decarbonization of Spanish electricity accelerates after another record low for coal in May. 16 Jun 2020 May was the worst year for coal in terms of its contribution to the Spanish electricity system, after representing only 1.4% of the total mix, accelerating the decarbonization of electricity. Read more
Blog The European Green Deal as a recovery strategy for the European Union 08 Jun 2020 The so-called Next Generation EU, presented by the European Commission, aims to address the economic crisis caused by Covid-19 and will do so with the European Green Deal as one of its pillars. Read more