Gas Natural Fenosa gets environmental approval for 49 MW PV project in central Spain
The Spanish gas and power provider, which has invested heavily in wind power over the past years, is increasing investments in solar energy projects.
Spain’s grid-connected PV capacity reaches 4.72 GW
According to the Spanish grid operator REE, grid-connected installed PV capacity had reached 4,674 MW at the end of last year. Furthermore, the country has another 55 MW of installed PV power coming in the form of standalone PV systems.
Spain’s 3 GW auction shifted to July 26
The Spanish Minister of Energy Álvaro Nadal said that this auction will have a more balanced approach towards the competings technologies, which are exclusively solar and wind.
Spain’s Canary Islands approves 15 solar projects
Projects include a solar park and several installations of hundreds of kilowatts, all of which located in the island of Gran Canaria.
Spanish government approves Ellomay’s 300 MW solar project in southern Spain
The project is planned to be developed in the municipality of Talaván, in the southern region of Extremadura.
Spain’s Balearic Islands to replace thermal power generation with solar parks
The government of the archipelago is planning to decommission parts of thermal power plant Es Murterar and to increase the share of renewables through the deployment of large-scale PV capacity.
Andbank España launches new solar fund
Through the new fund, the Spanish financial services provider hopes to initially raise up to €20 million.
Spain’s Canary Islands to launch its own solar and wind auction, seek exemption from solar tax
The government of the Spanish archipelago is planning to define the bidding rules for its own renewable energy auction by the end of July.
Spanish government confirms bidding rules for upcoming 3 GW auction
The decree implementing the auction was published in the country’s official journal on Saturday. Solar seems to have more options compared to the previous 3 GW auction, in which only 1.5 MW of PV was contracted.
Spain’s upcoming 3 GW renewable energy auction expected to be held on July 18
Only solar and wind power projects will compete in the auction. Wind, however, will probably have the largest share as the bidding rules remain unchanged.
