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How Many People Benefited from the Energy Bonus? Government Releases Preliminary Data
According to Motyka, the final data on the bonus will be published by February 28, 2025. He noted that the utilization rate of this support form is higher than the shielding allowance introduced by the previous government, which was used at 59% of the plan. 'It is already evident that compared to the shielding allowance, the bonus support reached a larger number of people,' the deputy minister emphasized in response to MPs' questions.
Circularity Indicators for Aluminum, PVC, and Wood
The study focuses on circularity indicators for aluminum, PVC, and wood, emphasizing the need for economic activity and resource use to align to prevent resource depletion and price increases. It discusses the Cradle to Cradle concept and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's initiatives, aiming to preserve natural capital and minimize waste.
Boosting Digital Customer Experience: The Energy Sector's Challenge
The energy sector in Spain faces digital challenges, scoring below average in usability. Digitalization is key to competitiveness and improving brand perception. The study by Flat 101 highlights opportunities for transformation and recommends personalized rates, clear information architecture, optimized internal search, rate comparison, and reduced friction in forms to enhance digital experience.
Lightsource bp Achieves UNEF's 'Sustainability Excellence Seal' for Valle 3 and 4 Projects in Valladolid
Lightsource bp's solar projects Valle 3 and 4 in Valladolid have been awarded the 'Sustainability Excellence Seal' by UNEF for their socio-economic, environmental, and circular economy integration criteria. The projects, with a total installed capacity of 330 MWp, are expected to start operating in 2027, supplying renewable energy to over 148,000 households.
Iberdrola Enters Australian Market with First Green Bond Issue by a Spanish Company
Iberdrola has successfully issued 750 million Australian dollars in green bonds, marking the first such issuance by a Spanish non-financial company in the Australian market. The bonds, split into two tranches with maturities of six and ten years, were oversubscribed by 2.8 times, indicating strong investor demand. The operation supports Iberdrola's strategy of diversifying its financing sources and reinforces its commitment to renewable energy projects.
BYD Highlights Strong Partner Collaboration in Energy Storage Market
BYD Co. Ltd. expands its partner program for energy storage solutions, hosting a conference that allowed partners to share experiences and gain insights into upcoming products. BYD emphasizes the importance of partner feedback in developing innovative and safe energy storage solutions. The conference highlighted market challenges and the advantages of BYD's BatteryBox series in addressing these issues.
Solaria Expands to UK and Continues Data Center Business Growth through Joint Ventures
Solaria, a leading renewable energy and infrastructure company, has announced its entry into the UK market with new offices in Birmingham. The company aims to expand its portfolio in Europe, including hybrid solar and wind projects, and data centers. Solaria's growth strategy includes joint ventures with American and European players to develop data centers, leveraging its infrastructure and energy generation capabilities.
ARRAY Technologies Appoints Industry Leaders for EMEA Region
ARRAY Technologies, a global leader in solar tracking solutions, has appointed Leonardo Serpa as General Manager and Héctor Sánchez as Commercial Vice President for the EMEA region. Both bring extensive experience to ARRAY's growing operations. Serpa previously led Essentia Energia, while Sánchez was VP of Sales at Soltec Trackers. Their leadership will drive ARRAY's mission to provide innovative solar solutions in EMEA.
Wind Power Prevents Gas Price Increases from Driving Up European Electricity Market Prices in the Second Week of November
In the second week of November, the average prices of most major European electricity markets exceeded 100 €/MWh, although they were lower than the previous week. This decrease was due to increased wind power production, despite gas prices rising to their highest values in 2024. The Iberian and French markets recorded the highest daily price of the year. Portugal's photovoltaic production set a new November record. Demand increased in most markets, CO2 futures rose, and Brent futures fell.