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Renewable Energy's Share in Spanish Industry Reaches 29%
In 2023, 29% of the energy consumed by Spanish industry was from renewable sources, a 4% increase from 2022. Despite a 1.5% decrease in total energy consumption, reaching a historic low of 18.5 Mtep, renewable energy played a significant role in heat and electricity generation. The decline in natural gas and petroleum consumption also contributed to this increase. Industry experts highlight the need for further electrification and adoption of renewable gases to replace fossil fuels and nuclear energy.
ARTECOIN Implements Advanced Solar Thermal Air Conditioning System in La Zarza: Innovation in Renewable Energy Generation
ARTECOIN pioneers solar thermal air conditioning with high-temperature parabolic collectors and absorption machines in La Zarza, optimizing renewable energy for heating, cooling, and hot water, promoting energy efficiency and self-sufficiency in rural communities.
EIB and Iberdrola Sign Green Loan for New Sicilian Solar Plant
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola, with SACE's Archimede guarantee, have signed a €100 million green loan to build a new photovoltaic plant in Sicily. This investment aims to boost renewable energy production in Italy and meet the EU's climate goals. The plant, located in Enna and Catania, will have a capacity of 242.78 MWp, enough to power 154,000 Italian homes annually. The EIB's financing is 70% covered by SACE's Archimede guarantee. This project marks the beginning of a collaboration between EIB, SACE, and Iberdrola to replicate such transactions in the future.
Nascar Project Advances Towards 'Ready to Build' and Leads Green Methanol Transition
The Nascar project by Innde Cetaer aims to be Spain's first e-methanol producer from green hydrogen by Q4 2027. It will produce 38,000 tons of green methanol annually, creating jobs and promoting sustainable development in Almería.
New Capacity Market: Key to Battery Deployment in Spain
Spain's new capacity market aims to secure electricity supply and promote battery technology. It offers stable revenue for energy storage projects, crucial for transitioning to a more renewable system. The market is essential for attracting investment and integrating batteries into the electrical system.
CYD Foundation Analyzes Funding of Spanish Universities and Characteristics of Their Academic and Research Staff
The CYD 2024 Report analyzes the funding of Spanish universities, comparing Spain's education spending with other OECD countries and examining the evolution of income and expenses of public universities. It also highlights the characteristics of academic and research staff, including gender, age, job stability, and recent trends. The report notes that Spain's investment in higher education is below the international average, with significant differences in funding and staff conditions between public and private universities.
TransenerCyL CIUDEN Celebrates One Year as a Community Transformation Office
The TransenerCyL CIUDEN Community Transformation Office, inaugurated a year ago, has successfully established four renewable energy communities in León and supported six in Ourense. With local action groups, they've hosted informative sessions and worked with various groups to create more energy communities. The anniversary event highlighted the benefits and future potential of these initiatives.
Photovoltaic Window to Generate Energy and Control Temperature
A window called ZIEZO, developed and tested by Dutch scientists from the TNO institute, is the first to feature double-sided solar cells and Venetian blinds. The Dutch team investigated which configuration of cells and blinds maximizes energy generation.
Wealthy Czech Billionaire Takes Control of Slovakia's Largest Energy Producer
Daniel Křetínský, the second wealthiest Czech, has acquired a majority stake in Slovenské Elektrárne, Slovakia's largest energy producer. Křetínský, who recently finalized the purchase of the British postal service, also owns football clubs and the newspaper Le Monde.
Deputy Climate Minister: Even Ambitious Energy Plan Won't Meet EU Emission Targets
The Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment, Urszula Zielińska, admitted on Thursday in the Sejm that even the ambitious update to the National Energy and Climate Plan (KPEiK) will not allow Poland to meet the EU's emission reduction target of at least 55% by 2030.
Russia's LPG Embargo: Impact on Drivers
From January to October, Polish consumers paid around 2 billion PLN for Russian LPG, reports PAP Polish LPG Association. Starting Friday, an embargo on importing this fuel from Russia takes effect. Until mid-year, over half of LPG in the country came from the east.