Green generation & storage

Landscapes with wind turbines on the horizon have become a common sight, but do you know when the world's first wind farm was built?|Landscapes with wind turbines on the horizon have become a common sight, but do you know when the world's first wind farm was built?|Landscapes with wind turbines on the horizon have become a common sight, but do you know when the world's first wind farm was built?|Landscapes with wind turbines on the horizon have become a common sight, but do you know when the world's first wind farm was built?

What is the European Green Deal?

At the end of last year, the European Commission adopted the European Green Deal to boost the continent’s transition towards climate neutrality

Quantum dot solar cells, the latest revolution in solar energy

This "quantum dot" nanoparticle technology, applied innovatively to solar cells, has set a new world record in recoverting solar energy into electricity|This "quantum dot" nanoparticle technology, applied innovatively to solar cells, has set a new world record in recoverting solar energy into electricity|This "quantum dot" nanoparticle technology, applied innovatively to solar cells, has set a new world record in recoverting solar energy into electricity|This "quantum dot" nanoparticle technology, applied innovatively to solar cells, has set a new world record in recoverting solar energy into electricity

The wind is blowing in favour of wind power: 550 billion investment up to 2028

Installing wind power will represent investment of arround €550 billion over the next eight years|Installing wind power will represent investment of arround €550 billion over the next eight years|Installing wind power will represent investment of arround €550 billion over the next eight years|Installing wind power will represent investment of arround €550 billion over the next eight years

Decarbonisation of the economy: a green hope for the planet

Restoring the world´s ecosystems has become a major challenge that requires the decarbonisation of the economy and move towars an electrified society|Restoring the world´s ecosystems has become a major challenge that requires the decarbonisation of the economy and move towars an electrified society|Restoring the world´s ecosystems has become a major challenge that requires the decarbonisation of the economy and move towars an electrified society|Restoring the world´s ecosystems has become a major challenge that requires the decarbonisation of the economy and move towars an electrified society

The Basque Country and the state of Virginia will collaborate on the development and implementation of renewables

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 United States installed more wind power than any other energy source in 2020

With a total of 16.8 GW, wind power installation in the United States exceeded solar and natural gas during 2020

Capital Energy requests permission to install four wind farms in Aragon with a combined total capacity of 504 megawatts

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

Brazilian photovoltaic installed capacity reaches 10GW

This milestone comes after a 2021 in which 2 GW of photovoltaic energy have been added to Brazil’s installed capacity

Wind power finishes 2021 as the main source of electricity generation in Spain

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 at 68.1%.|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 at 68.1%.|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 at 68.1%.|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 at 68.1%.

Transition to renewables would boost Africa’s economic growth by 6.4%

Africa is starting to transition to renewables with the addition of 26 GW of generating capacity over the last decade.

2021 becomes the second-best year in the history of the wind energy sector

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|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|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

Brazil becomes the sixth largest wind power in the world

The South American country has jumped from 16th to 6th place among wind energy producers to become a wind power in just a decade|The South American country has jumped from 16th to 6th place among wind energy producers to become a wind power in just a decade|The South American country has jumped from 16th to 6th place among wind energy producers to become a wind power in just a decade

What is agrovoltaic energy and why can it help curb rural depopulation?

Agrovoltaic energy can be a great ally in the fight against climate change, as well as an opportunity for development in rural areas|Agrovoltaic energy can be a great ally in the fight against climate change, as well as an opportunity for development in rural areas|Agrovoltaic energy can be a great ally in the fight against climate change, as well as an opportunity for development in rural areas

What is green energy and what generation sources does it include?

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

What is green hydrogen?

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?

What is hydropower and how does it work?

Perhaps one of the most visible renewables, the workings of hydropower and its role in energy storage are as interesting as they are unknown

January becomes the most renewable month in Spain's history

The 2023 start-up set a record for the share of renewable energy in electricity generation, making January the most renewable month so far

Spanish wind power capacity nears 30 GW of installed capacity

Spain's wind power industry has muscle thanks to a 2022 that saw 1,345 wind farms and 22,042 wind turbines in operation

Renewable energy employment to reach more than 38 million by 2030

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.|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.|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.

Doncaster Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project – We support renewable power generation expansion.

27 Jun 2023

This is a 10MWh BESS project in Doncaster, Yorkshire. The site will provide a range of balancing services to the electricity grid to ensure power security, system flexibility, and support […]

We install our solutions in Shanghai Electric's 300MW Sujiaokong offshore wind power Project

14 Jun 2023

Rudong H5# offshore wind power project is located in the Rudong sea area of Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, the offshore distance of the site center is 48km, the planned sea […]

We install our solutions in the Three Gorges New Energy 400MW offshore wind power project

14 Jun 2023

The Three Gorges Yangjiang Shapa Offshore Wind Farm Project is located in the southern sea area of Shapa Town, Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province, with a planned total installed capacity of […]

Renewable generation: global capacity increased by 9.6% in 2022

24 Mar 2023

Global renewable energy generation is strengthening its decisive role in the midst of the energy crisis and now accounts for 83% of new projects.

Wind power will blow again in Bilbao with WindEurope 2024

11 Jan 2023

The Basque city will host, for the third time, the WindEurope fair, showcasing the potential of the region's energy industry.

Port Augusta, a hybrid wind – solar proyect implemented in Australia

25 Nov 2022

Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park (PAREP) is Iberdrola’s first renewable energy park in Australia.It comprises of 50 wind turbines and 250,000 solar modules together with associated infrastructure, to produce a […]

Lower Road Project, a battery energy storage solution

24 Nov 2022

Lower Road is a 10MW energy storage site in the South of England. The project was originally developed by Origami Energy and later acquired by Gore Street Energy Storage Fund. […]

Metering solution for wind turbine applications

24 Nov 2022

Due to the new billing requirements that are requested in some specific markets for Wind Turbine applications, a MV metering solution is needed as an “add-on” to be incorporated to […]

Maximize integration of renewables and optimize technical losses by means of an improved control implemented on a smart transformer

24 Nov 2022

The tests were carried out at the SYSLAB laboratory of the Technical University of Denmark within the research project ERIGrid, which provides access to the leading European laboratories. It was […]

2022 raises Spanish solar power to third place in installed capacity

24 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 global solar industry reaches the milestone of 1,000 GW of installed capacity.

01 Jun 2022

The installed capacity of the solar industry has reached 1 TW worldwide and is expected to more than double by 2025.

2021, a historic year for Spanish renewable energy generation

02 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.

Spain approves the first climate change law

24 Jun 2021

This May, the Congress of Deputies approved a law aimed at curbing climate change, but what does it entail?

Spain's largest offshore wind farm will have 1 GW of total installed capacity.

06 May 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.

Why is electrical energy storage essential?

15 Apr 2021

Achieving a relevant role for electrical energy storage is key to the transformation of the electrical production system.

An international consortium of public universities will promote marine renewable energy in the Bay of Biscay.

25 Mar 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 renewables.

US wind power breaks all records in 2020

10 Mar 2021

Last year was the best year in history for US wind power, adding almost 17 GW of generating capacity to the country's total of 122 GW.

2021: A year of solid growth for European solar and wind energy

03 Feb 2021

The "Energy Outlook 2021" report, published by ING, forecasts a course in which European solar and wind energy will grow by 8% and 13% respectively with the installation of another 35GW of green energy.

Spain will host Europe's second-largest photovoltaic plant.

22 Jan 2021

Otero, in the province of Segovia, will supply 505 megawatts to the electricity grid, making this facility the second largest photovoltaic plant in terms of installed capacity on the continent.

Western Sahara will host one of the largest wind farms on the planet

13 Jan 2021

Soluna, a US company, has announced that it will build a 900MW wind farm in Dakhla, Western Sahara, which will also house a data center dedicated to blockchain technology.

Spain's first floating photovoltaic plant starts up

16 Dec 2020

The Sierra Brava reservoir in Cáceres has begun generating electricity thanks to the innovative technique of floating photovoltaics.

Green investment in Spain will account for 37% of the Economic Recovery Plan.

06 Nov 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.

The decarbonization of Spanish electricity accelerates after another record low for coal in May.

21 Sep 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.

The European Green Deal as a recovery strategy for the European Union

07 Jul 2020

The so-called Comprehensive Recovery Plan, 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.

The European renewable energy sector reaches the halfway point of the year

16 Jun 2020

While Germany covers 56% of its electricity demand with renewables, France surpasses 10 GW of photovoltaic capacity, and Norway announces the construction of a lithium battery factory. The European renewable energy sector continues to grow.

Climate Change and Energy Transition Law: Towards Climate Neutrality

08 Jun 2020

The Spanish Government presents to Parliament the draft Law on Climate Change and Energy Transition, which aims to achieve emissions neutrality by 2050.

Artificial energy islands to supply Denmark

02 Jun 2020

Denmark is considering creating two artificial energy islands that would each house offshore wind farms and supply 4 GW in their initial phase.

Climate action and sustainable recovery to curb the consequences of Covid-19

27 May 2020

150 major corporations from around the world join forces to urge world leaders to find a way out of the economic crisis caused by the consequences of Covid-19, focusing on the 2030 Agenda.

25% of electricity in the United States will be renewable in 3 years

25 May 2020

Electricity generation capacity in the United States will be tied to production and investment in renewable energy. This is according to the "Energy Infrastructure Update" report, issued by the U.S. regulator in this field, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which states that 25% of the country's electricity generation capacity will be renewable in just three years.

Nuñez de Balboa, Europe's largest photovoltaic plant, begins generating electricity.

20 May 2020

Nuñez de Balboa, Europe's largest photovoltaic plant, begins generating electricity.

Spanish photovoltaics "makes a killing" in March with a new generation record.

23 Apr 2020

Spanish photovoltaics "makes a killing" in March with a new generation record.

Mexico's photovoltaic capacity reaches 5.5 GW in March

06 Apr 2020

Mexico's photovoltaic capacity reaches 5.5 GW during the month of March

2020, a sunny year for photovoltaics

06 Apr 2020

IHS Markit, a specialist consultancy, estimates that the world will install 142,000 megawatts of photovoltaic energy this year.

The province of Burgos will install the most powerful wind turbines in Spain.

16 Mar 2020

The most powerful wind turbines in Spain, built by Siemens Gamesa, will be 14 turbines of 4.5 megawatts and will be installed in three wind farms.

Renewable energy will be key for the Spanish electro-intensive industry.

10 Mar 2020

The new Electro-Intensive Consumer Statute, in draft phase, will seek to incentivize the consumption of renewable energy by the electro-intensive industry.

Europe needs 30 GW of wind power per year to meet its climate goals.

04 Mar 2020

WindEurope, the European Wind Energy Association, highlights the need to increase investment in this type of energy to achieve the objectives of the Green Deal.

El Hierro covers more than half of its electricity demand thanks to renewable energy.

20 Feb 2020

The Gorona del Viento hydro-wind power plant supplied 54% of El Hierro's electricity demand during 2019.

Renewable energy now accounts for half of Spain's electricity generation capacity.

24 Jan 2020

Renewable energy now accounts for half of Spain's electricity generation capacity, reaching 49.3%.

The Basque Country will double its photovoltaic generation capacity with the largest solar project in its history.

18 Oct 2019

EKIAN, the largest solar project in the Basque Country, will add 24 MW of renewable energy before the end of 2019 | EKIAN, the largest solar project in the Basque Country, will add 24 MW of renewable energy before the end of 2019

Solar energy installation in the United States achieves another strong year

29 Aug 2019

Solar power installations in the United States achieve another strong year. The installation of 10.6 gigawatts of solar power in the United States in 2018... | Solar power installations in the United States achieve another strong year. The installation of 10.6 gigawatts of solar power in the United States in 2018...

What is the climate impact of energy in the world?

14 Mar 2019

What is the climate impact of energy in the world? Technology allows us to know, live, what the impact of energy is.

A report forecasts energy storage systems for Smart Grid by 2025.

20 Dec 2018

The Smart Grid Energy Storage Systems report by Forte Research & Technology provides an analysis with a forecast up to 2015.

Who leads the world in energy storage?

04 Sep 2018

In 2017, energy storage installations reached 2.3 GWh, but who is the main promoter of this technology?

An ultra-thin organic solar cell: the future of solar energy

02 Jul 2018

The new ultra-thin and efficient organic solar cell can be adhered to fabrics and used to charge portable devices.

Lugo will have two new wind farms promoted by Endesa.

17 May 2018

The Galician province will incorporate, with the help of Endesa, 54 MW of renewable energy into its electricity generation mix thanks to the construction of two new wind farms in the province of Lugo, in northern Spain.

The energy transition to renewables will require significant investment in electricity grids.

10 May 2018

A Deloitte report estimates the investment needed in electricity grids to achieve the environmental objectives set by the European Union in Spain at between 29 and 34 billion euros.

Chile makes the leap to green energy with the Copiapó Solar project

10 Apr 2018

The new facility uses Concentrated Solar Power technology, which enables the management of green energy.

The island of El Hierro 100% renewable for 1,974 uninterrupted hours

13 Mar 2018

The Canary Island achieved electrical self-sufficiency from 25-1 to 12-2 uninterruptedly thanks to the renewable energy produced in Gorona del Viento

What is the situation of renewable energy in Spain?

22 Feb 2018

The study "Analysis of the Renewable Energy Situation in Spain 2016. Perspectives to 2020" serves as a benchmark for understanding the situation in Spain.

Murcia will host the largest photovoltaic installation in Europe

13 Feb 2018

The region of Murcia is close to hosting the largest photovoltaic installation on the old continent with a capacity of 450 MW.

What is the future of the oldest wind farms?

17 Jul 2017

Countries such as Spain, Denmark and Germany, which were once pioneers in wind farms, are now facing the challenge of their useful life.