Spain

Alter Enersun Lights Up 24 MWp in Spain
Alter Enersun has commissioned two solar farms in Extremadura, Spain with a total capacity of 24 MWp and investment of EUR 18.5 million. These two solar farms are expected to generate 47 GWh of electricity yearly, enough for 13,000 households. Plus 3 more solar farms under construction in the region.
Nov 28, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, Alter Enersun
Elecnor-Statkraft Deal: 1.8B EUR for Renewables Unit
Norwegian power company Statkraft AS wins the bid for Spanish infrastructure builder Elecnor SA's renewables unit Enerfin, valued at EUR 1.8 billion. Strengthening its operations in Spain and Brazil, Statkraft secures a share in 1,734 MW of wind and solar projects.
Nov 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, elecnor, Statkraft AS
GE, Alfanar Unite for 334MW of Renewables in Spain
GE Vernova & Alfanar form JV to develop 334MW of wind & solar projects in Spain; targeting ready-to-build status by 2025 & COD by 2027. Plans to explore battery & energy storage solutions.
Nov 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Spain, Europe, Alfanar, GE Vernova
Foresight Solar Sells Half Stake in 99-MW Spanish Portfolio
Foresight Solar Fund Ltd (LON:FSFL) sells 50% stake in 99-MW Lorca solar portfolio, 21% premium to value. Funds will be used to reduce credit facility. 200 MW more divestment underway. Alexander Ohlsson highlights successful acquisition strategy.
Nov 16, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Foresight Solar Fund Ltd
"Crowdfunded" Solar: Soltec Inks 5.6-MW Loan
Soltec Power Holdings SA is setting a new industry standard with its 5.6MW solar photovoltaic plant in Murcia, Spain. Financing is made possible with a EUR 3.6 million loan from Triodos Bank and local community crowdfunding of EUR 550,000. Enjoy the fixed price of EUR 54 per MWh for 12 years, plus a 5% market price variation. Join Soltec in the renewable energy revolution with its ambitious 1,000MW portfolio goal by 2025.
Nov 13, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Soltec, PV Power Plant
200MW Murcia Solar: TotalEnergies & Soltec Forge Ahead
TotalEnergies and Soltec have achieved a major milestone with their solar project in Spain. With 337,174 bifacial photovoltaic modules and 5341 solar trackers, the Luminora Solar Dos project will bring 2200 jobs and energy savings to the local towns. Studies by TotalEnergies, UAM and CTFC to reduce environmental impact are also underway.
Nov 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Soltec, Solar Project, TotalEnergies
1GW Renewables: Japanese Duo Target Spain, Italy
Tokyu Land and Renewable Japan have joined forces to deliver 1GW of renewable energy to power Spain and Italy, with a 39.9MW solar PV park already operational. Invest in a greener future when you join this dynamic duo!
Oct 12, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Japan, Spain, Europe, Asia
Iberdrola Lights Up 200 MW Solar Farm in Spain
Iberdrola just commissioned its 200-MW Tagus I-IV solar power complex, made with 308,000 bifacial solar panels to provide renewable energy to Extremadura, Spain. Building locally, with local jobs and an impressive 4,200 MW total installed capacity.
Oct 10, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Iberdrola, Europe, PV Power Plant
Bruc Gets EUR 600m to Fuel 8.5GW Home Wind, Solar
Bruc secures EUR 600 million to fund 8.5 GW of wind and solar projects across Spain, with financiers including Banco Santander, ING, Instituto de Credito Oficial, BNP Paribas and Intesa Sanpaolo. Financing to cover a substantial part of investments with energy storage projects also being developed.
Sep 26, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Bruc
€280m Refinance: 500MW Mula Solar Farm
Qualitas Energy has completed a €280m refinancing operation on the 500MW Mula photovoltaic solar plant in Spain. BBVA, EDC, DekaBank, Unicaja and Bankinter participate in the "Green Loan Principles" classified loan. Qualitas is a leader in renewable energy investment and management since 2006.
Sep 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, Qualitas Energy
EiDF Purchases 238 MWp of Solar Projects in Spain
EiDF acquires 238 MWp of solar projects in northern Spain, including two large-scale projects with an EIS in place. Commitment to smaller-scale projects remains for commercial and industrial customers.
Sep 1, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Solar Project, EiDF
Asterion Buys German Steag, Bets on Renewables
Spanish investment firm Asterion Industrial Partners has reached a EUR 2.6 billion deal to acquire German energy company Steag GmbH. The proposed transaction includes investment in renewable energy, new green job creation, and is expected to close by 2023.
Aug 28, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Spain, Europe, Asterion
AXA IM Invests in 2GW Iberian Renewables
AXA IM Alts to acquire 25% stake in Finerge, a 2GW renewables platform, to enable decarbonization and electrification investments in Portugal and Spain. Investment to be finalized by end of this year.
Aug 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Portugal, Europe, AXA
Cox Energy Shines in Guatemala Solar Auction
Cox Energy of Spain has won a reverse power auction in Guatemala, securing 38.41 MW of solar generation to invest USD 32 million and supply 106.0 GWh annually for 15 years. PEG plan received bids for 1,500 MW.
Aug 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, cox energy
Stabilizing FAPI: Additivization Strategy
This research breakthrough makes it possible to develop water-stable perovskites for perovskite solar cells. An innovative additivization strategy was used to achieve this, with the lowest formation energy for a 3C phase with exceptional stability against water infiltration, humidity and thermal stresses. A game-changer for solar cells!
Jul 31, 2023 // Technology, Spain, Europe, perovskite solar cell, BCMaterials, University of Barcelona, IKERBASQUE