The solar eclipse of August 12 and its impact on solar energy production
The solar eclipse on August 12 will reduce photovoltaic production by 5 GW, but the electrical grid is prepared. Learn about the measures taken by Red Eléctrica and the EU.
Solar photovoltaic energy is advancing in Spain with new projects and by debunking myths.
Solar photovoltaic energy is advancing in Spain with new self-consumption projects, debunking myths about its environmental impact. Learn about the latest installations and the scientific evidence.
Agrivoltaics and Animal Welfare: The Balance between Livestock Farming and Solar Energy
Discover how agrivoltaics improves animal welfare, reduces heat stress, and generates extra income for farmers. Enter now!
Solar energy is gaining ground in Spain: subsidies, smart bins and a fuel-free ship
Solar energy is gaining ground in Spain: 70% subsidies in the Balearic Islands, solar-powered waste bins in Jerez, and a boat that travels the coast without refueling. Learn about these initiatives.
Complete Guide to Energy Self-Consumption: How to Generate Your Own Electricity
Discover how energy self-consumption works, the steps to install solar panels, and how to drastically reduce your electricity bill today.
Solar photovoltaic energy expands in Spain amid new projects and controversies
Solar photovoltaic energy is advancing in Spain with installations in Catalonia and Andalusia, but the CoÃn project is sparking controversy. Learn the details of the solar expansion and its challenges.
Vidrala launches the largest industrial self-consumption plant in the Basque Country in Llodio
Vidrala has launched a 7 MW photovoltaic plant in Llodio, the largest industrial self-consumption plant in the Basque Country. The project represents an investment of €3,2 million and will reduce CO2 emissions by 1.909 tons per year.
Solar photovoltaic energy boosts self-consumption in Spain with European aid
NextGeneration funds are boosting solar self-consumption in Spain with projects in Llanes, Seville, and L'Hospitalet. Savings on energy bills and reduced emissions.
Spain's largest photovoltaic self-consumption plant is now operating in Asturias
Spain's largest self-consumption photovoltaic plant, with 28,72 MW and 41.000 panels, is now operational in Asturias. It generates 32.600 MWh per year and reduces CO2 emissions by 6.000 tons.
Spain's first offshore solar platform is now in the Port of Valencia
The Port of Valencia welcomes Spain's first offshore solar platform, 'Paiporta', developed by BlueNewables in partnership with Naturgy. This pioneering technology will generate clean energy in the open sea.
Solar photovoltaic energy breaks records and advances in circularity and industrialization
Photovoltaics reaches a milestone in Germany with 43,2 TWh, while in Spain self-consumption and panel recycling are growing. Discover how solar energy is driving the energy transition.
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The deployment of photovoltaic self-consumption in Spain: a boost marked by tax advantages and regional success
Did you know that 66% of Spanish municipalities offer subsidies for solar panels? We analyze the success of self-consumption and its tax incentives here.
The port of PeñÃscola is promoting solar energy to reduce costs and emissions
The new solar power plant at the port of PeñÃscola is now operational. It saves fishermen 80% on electricity and prevents tons of CO2 emissions. Find out more here!
Bembibre leads the way in photovoltaic waste management with its new recycling plant
The new solar panel recycling plant in Bembibre is now a reality. Learn how it will create jobs and recover 95% of the components.
The Port of Motril boosts its energy independence with a smart solar plant
The Port of Motril approves an innovative solar power plant with energy storage. Discover how this facility will change the port's energy future.
Greening consolidates its expansion with the approval of the purchase of Energy Solar Tech
Greening gives the green light to the €85 million takeover bid for Energy Solar Tech. Discover the details of the transaction and the strategic plan until 2030.
The consolidation of solar photovoltaic energy: a paradigm shift driven by storage
Discover how solar photovoltaic energy and batteries are transforming energy savings in Spain. World records, technical advice, and benefits.
The cutting edge of solar panel recycling arrives in Spain with a new state-of-the-art plant
Spain opens a leading solar panel recycling plant in Murcia. It recovers 90% of materials such as glass and silicon. The future is circular!
Advances and Realities of Research and Development in Solar Energy
Discover how R&D is revolutionizing solar energy. Real data, generation records, and the future of photovoltaics are all here.
Complete Guide to Floating Solar Energy Standards and Operation
Discover DNV standards, technical advantages, and how floating solar energy works. Optimize energy production on the water!
Solar energy makes history and manages to surpass coal in the United States
Solar power beats coal for the first time in the US. Discover how AI and profitability are driving this historic shift in the power grid.
The unstoppable rise of photovoltaic self-consumption in Spain and the keys to its profitability
Save €189 per kWh with solar panels. Learn about the new €8 million in subsidies, the 5 km law, and the battery boom in Spain. Click here!
The rise of solar power generation in Peru is redefining the regional energy map
Solar energy in Peru is growing by 151%, paving the way for large-scale green hydrogen projects. Discover the key aspects of this energy revolution.
The deployment of batteries for self-consumption in Spain reaches historic figures
Energy storage for self-consumption in Spain grows by 65%. Find out why 61% of households are already installing batteries and how to save on your bill.
Strategic alliance between Repsol and Masdar to boost renewable energy in Spain
Repsol sells 49% of its green energy portfolio to Masdar for €849 million. A key step for renewables in Spain and for reducing the energy company's debt.
Acciona EnergÃa revolutionizes renewable storage with a mega-battery in Atacama
Acciona EnergÃa will install a new 1 GWh energy storage system in Atacama. A key step forward for renewable energy stability. Discover the details!
The floating photovoltaic energy revolution is making its way into the Spanish marine sector
Floating solar panels are 12% more efficient than land-based ones. Discover how Spain is leading the way in this marine technology that saves water and energy.
The deployment of energy self-consumption in Spain: an unstoppable advance in municipalities and companies
Municipalities and companies in Spain are leading the surge in solar self-consumption with savings of up to 50%. We analyze the challenges and successes of this transition.
Bruc boosts solar energy in Spain with a powerful investment in storage
Discover how Bruc will transform the energy sector with €370 million for solar plants and storage in Spain. Is this the future of renewable energy?
The Supreme Court overturns the regulation that opened the door to floating photovoltaic plants in reservoirs
The Supreme Court overturns the decree regulating floating photovoltaic plants on reservoirs due to a lack of public consultation. Legal key points and impact in Aragon.
Catalonia exceeds 138.000 photovoltaic self-consumption installations
Catalonia surpasses 138.000 photovoltaic self-consumption installations and 1.634 MW. Discover its growth, territorial distribution and objectives for 2050.
El Quemado, Argentina's largest solar park and a new renewable milestone
El Quemado, Argentina's largest solar park, brings Mendoza's solar capacity to over 700 MW and launches the RIGI program. Key data, investment, and energy impact.
Arauco I Solar Park: La Rioja's new renewable energy boost
Arauco I Solar Park adds 64 MWp to the hybrid complex in La Rioja, strengthens energy sovereignty and consolidates the province's renewable leadership.
The Japanese system that aims to revolutionize the efficiency of solar energy
An experimental system breaks solar efficiency limits using singlet and molybdenum fission. This could change the future of photovoltaic panels.
Axpo launches the 200 MWp solar complex in Vilecha, León
Axpo inaugurates the 200 MWp Vilecha solar complex in León, with PPAs for large companies and a significant local and environmental impact. Learn all the details.
Solar Garden Park in Cesar, a key boost to the energy transition
All about the JardÃn Solar Park in Cesar: power, environmental impact, jobs, local training and role in Colombia's energy transition.
New Manuel Serna Serna solar farm in Albatera
New Manuel Serna Serna solar farm in Albatera: historic investment, collective self-consumption and savings on the bill for hundreds of members.
Photovoltaic canopies in four parking lots in Zaragoza: this is what the large urban solar community will look like
Zaragoza installs photovoltaic canopies in four parking lots to create solar communities, save energy and strengthen electric mobility.
The ambitious ring of solar panels around the Moon that aims to transform Earth's energy.
Japan is promoting the Luna Ring, a ring of solar panels around the Moon to send continuous energy to Earth and bolster the energy transition.
New aid for self-consumption in Gran Canaria: requirements, amounts and deadlines
Access the new aid for self-consumption in Gran Canaria: up to €4.000 per home, support for businesses and light electric mobility until 2026.
Energy self-consumption in León reduces the municipal electricity bill
León implements municipal solar self-consumption: 2,5 million investment, 620.000 € annual savings and a strong reduction in CO₂ emissions.
Sustainability and stability in industrial solar energy
Discover how industrial solar energy improves sustainability, stability and competitiveness in companies with photovoltaic and storage solutions.
Planea EnergÃa launches the Velilla photovoltaic complex in Mantinos
Everything about Planea EnergÃa's new Velilla photovoltaic complex in Mantinos: power, investment, local impact and renewable energy generated.
More than 17.000 photovoltaic installations in the Balearic Islands face a mandatory review
More than 17.000 photovoltaic installations in the Balearic Islands must undergo mandatory inspection every three years. Find out what the regulations require and who is responsible for inspecting them.
Solar Harvest in Almendralejo: the energy community that distributes savings and clean energy
Solar Harvest in Almendralejo distributes solar energy among residents and SMEs, without initial investment and with significant annual savings on the electricity bill.
Murcia promotes its first industrial building with self-consumption and high-capacity batteries
Murcia inaugurates a pioneering industrial building with solar self-consumption and batteries that cuts the electricity bill by up to 40% and strengthens competitiveness.
Photovoltaic plant at the municipal swimming pool of XÃ bia: energy savings and transition
The XÃ bia swimming pool will install a 100 kW photovoltaic plant for self-consumption, with 228 panels and significant savings on the municipal electricity bill.
Building permit for a new solar installation: a complete guide
Find out when and how to apply for a building permit for your solar installation, what documents you need, and what grants and discounts you can take advantage of.
Correos promotes its network of self-consumption solar panels in logistics centers
Correos expands Correos Solar with new photovoltaic plants in logistics centers, more renewable self-consumption and energy savings throughout Spain.
How to transform sunlight and COâ‚‚ into renewable synthetic fuels
How Spain and Europe are making progress in converting sunlight and COâ‚‚ into renewable synthetic fuels to decarbonize transport.
The UMA photovoltaic energy ring: this is what the self-sufficient campus will look like
How the UMA photovoltaic energy ring works, what power it will have and how much the campus will save by becoming self-sufficient and decarbonized.
GreenYellow boosts its solar and storage portfolio in Spain with new financing
GreenYellow is financing a solar and battery portfolio in Spain with 32 million euros, boosting industrial self-consumption and energy efficiency.
Solar energy from space: the bet that wants to change the electricity grid
Japan tests solar energy from space with OHISAMA. What is it, how does it work, and what could it mean for the future of electricity in Europe and Spain?
Patent licensing agreement between Maxeon and Aiko in solar technology
Maxeon and Aiko seal a BC solar patent licensing agreement that ends legal disputes and strengthens photovoltaic technology in Europe.
The Canary Islands promotes photovoltaics in human-modified spaces with 95 million in aid
The Canary Islands are allocating €95 million in aid to 277 photovoltaic projects in urbanized areas, adding 48,33 MW of new capacity and using Next Generation funds. Find out more.
Green hydrogen production using solar energy: present and future
How green hydrogen is produced with solar energy, key projects, technologies and challenges to decarbonize the economy.
Self-consumption of photovoltaic energy exceeds 9 GW in Spain
Spain reaches 9,3 GW of photovoltaic self-consumption, but the pace is slowing. Key market factors, 2025 data, and regulatory changes demanded by UNEF.
Self-consumption of electricity at the Valvanera Monastery: a leap to solar energy
The Valvanera Monastery will install a self-consumption solar plant with the support of the Government of La Rioja to ensure a clean and stable supply.
Most Spaniards see solar photovoltaic energy as a viable and sustainable option
84% of Spaniards see solar photovoltaics as a viable and sustainable alternative. Discover key data on social support, rural impact, and energy storage.
Elon Musk proposes turning rural Spain into a solar engine for Europe
Can rural Spain become Europe's solar power plant? This is Elon Musk's proposal and the response from the government and the rural community.
Wind and solar power are overtaking fossil fuels in the EU
Wind and solar power already generate more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU. Key data, Spain's role, and challenges with gas and batteries explained in detail.
New photovoltaic installation at the hypermarket in Huesca
Alcampo installs a photovoltaic plant at its hypermarket in Huesca that will cover 37% of its electricity consumption and reinforces its decarbonization plan.
A solar plant will cover 80% of the consumption of the Padre Cueto center
New solar plant in the Padre Cueto center will cover 80% of electricity consumption, reduce emissions and support charging points for electric vehicles.
First major hybrid solar-powered storage project in the Valencian Community
First major BESS project hybridized with solar in Burriana: 50 MWh, FEDER funds and Valencian technology to strengthen the grid and the energy transition.
The peninsular blackout triggers interest in solar self-consumption
The great blackout revives interest in self-consumption, batteries and aerothermal energy in Spain and consolidates the search for energy independence.
Atacama Desert Solar Park: This is the new photovoltaic giant with batteries
How the Atacama Desert Solar Park combines 293 MWp and BESS batteries to supply clean and stable energy to hundreds of thousands of homes.
New solar plant in Germany to supply energy to Salzgitter
New solar plant in Germany for Salzgitter: 65 MWp, 15-year PPA, and green steel. Learn about its figures and its impact on European industry.
How solar panels on crops help reduce heat stress in the field
How solar panels on crops reduce heat by up to 10°C, alleviate heat stress and improve the working day for farm workers.
Solar energy in Chile: leadership, key data and future
Discover why Chile is a powerhouse in solar energy, its key figures, renewable goals and the role of photovoltaics in its energy transition.
Solar energy for 250 homes: Sonora's push for renewables
Sonora is developing a solar power plant that will supply 250.000 homes and reduce COâ‚‚ emissions by more than one million tons per year. Learn more about the project.
Solar energy in Guatemala: investment, savings and sustainability
Discover if solar energy in Guatemala is worth it for you: costs, savings, return on investment and environmental benefits explained clearly.
Photovoltaic market in Argentina: overview and opportunities
Radiation, costs, PPAs, key provinces and players in the photovoltaic market in Argentina explained in a clear and practical way.
Solar market in Brazil: an X-ray of an expanding giant
A snapshot of the solar market in Brazil: growth, PPAs, regulation, grid challenges and opportunities for investors and companies.
PortCastelló completes its new self-consumption photovoltaic plant
PortCastelló launches a self-consumption photovoltaic plant at its headquarters, with real-time monitoring and support from the Recovery Plan.
Solar guides: outdoor lighting and photovoltaic energy explained
Discover solar guides: outdoor solar lights and key information to understand costs and photovoltaic energy equipment in Spain.
The rise of solar power plants in the European and Spanish countryside
How solar plants are transforming the countryside in Spain and Europe, between agrivoltaics, land conflicts and new local energy models.
Acciona EnergÃa secures 151 MW of solar power in Italy's latest FERX auction
Acciona EnergÃa wins 151 MW photovoltaic contract in Sicily at Italy's FERX auction, strengthening Spain's presence in the Italian solar market.
Repsol sells 44% of the Outpost solar project to Stonepeak for 220 million
Repsol sells 44% of the Outpost solar project in Texas to Stonepeak for 220 million and reinforces its renewable strategy in the US and Europe.
GES signs four new solar contracts worth 200 million
GES is developing four new solar plants in Spain for almost 200 million euros, adding 343 MW and reinforcing its commitment to photovoltaics over wind power.
Renewable energy wasted by the electricity grid
Spain and Europe are losing renewable energy due to a lack of grid infrastructure. Find out how much energy will be wasted by 2030 and what investments are needed to prevent it.
Gecelca Solar: the renewable transformation of Colombia's largest coal-fired power plant
Gecelca Solar adds 650 MW of photovoltaic capacity to lower rates, reduce energy poverty and replace coal on the Colombian Caribbean coast.
Arctech opens its first pioneering photovoltaic test park in Puertollano
Arctech launches its first European photovoltaic test park in Puertollano, key to solar R&D, local employment and the energy transition.
Solar electricity for 230 isolated homes in the Atacama Desert
How solar panels bring stable light to 230 isolated homes in the Atacama Desert, improving their lives and reducing polluting emissions.
Cable theft at the Mota del Marqués photovoltaic plant: this is how Operation Berzari unfolded
Theft of 2.900 meters of cable at the Mota del Marqués photovoltaic plant: three under investigation and all the details of Operation Berzari.
20.000 households benefit from subsidies for solar panels in the Valencian Community
More than 20.000 Valencian households are receiving subsidies for solar panels and self-consumption. Find out about the amounts, benefits, and new subsidies planned for 2026.
Ecopetrol is negotiating the purchase of up to 88,2 MWp of photovoltaic solar power
Ecopetrol finalizes the purchase of seven solar projects totaling 88,2 MWp for self-generation and energy transition in Colombia. Learn the key details.
Statkraft is driving the first major hybrid wind and solar project in Spain.
Statkraft launches its first major hybrid wind and solar project in Spain in Burgos, with 38,1 MW and advanced environmental protection measures.
How to better coordinate aid for photovoltaic self-consumption
The CNMC proposes coordinating aid for photovoltaic self-consumption with a single window and less bureaucracy to promote more installations.
Microsoft reinforces its commitment to Aragon with the purchase of solar energy from Zelestra
Microsoft signs a PPA with Zelestra in Aragon for solar energy and community funds managed by ECODES that will support local projects.
The solar installation at the Albacete Campus reaches 29,6% and saves more than 90.000 euros
The solar plant at the Albacete Campus covers 29,6% of the energy needs and saves more than €90.000 per year. Data, connected buildings, and the UCLM's renewable energy strategy.
Photovoltaic installations in Agaete: solar roof for Fuente Santa
Agaete is tendering a 274,05 kWp photovoltaic rooftop installation in Fuente Santa, generating 446.673 kWh/year and reducing COâ‚‚ emissions by 155 tons. Inquire about payment terms and financing options.
Photovoltaic panels at the Lo Colorao Reservoir: investment, power and objectives
€65.000 for self-consumption in Lo Colorao: 58,64 kW, less noise and less CO₂ in the water cycle.
EDP ​​opens its first solar plant in Germany
EDP ​​activates Ketzin (87 MWp) in Germany with a PPA to a major technology company and a portfolio exceeding 3 GWp. 2026-2028 plan focused on wind and BESS. Learn more.
Australia will offer three hours of free sunlight per day.
Australia will launch a plan offering three hours of free sunlight per day. How will it work, who will benefit, and what options are available in Spain?
Greening launches a takeover bid for EiDF: key points, valuation and plan
Details of Greening's takeover bid for EiDF: 2x7 swap, 22% discount, €30M increase and targets of 250 MW by 2027.
Alantra Solar secures over €400 million to boost N-Sun's 1,8 GW portfolio in Italy
Intesa contributes €355 million and Bankinter €50 million for five plants in Italy. This boosts N-Sun's 1,8 GW portfolio, with operations planned for 2027.
Teide Cable Car: 100% solar-powered operation and a benchmark for sustainability
The Teide cable car operates solely on solar energy, avoids 600 tons of COâ‚‚ and consolidates itself as a clean model in high mountain environments.
EiDF launches its first three grid-connected solar parks
EiDF activates three plants (4,81 MW) and is preparing another 20,3 MW. Distribution by partners, a portfolio of 35 MW, and new services managed by CAE.
10 MW of photovoltaic power for Cajamar in AlmerÃa
Cajamar and ISE EnergÃa activate 10 MW of solar energy in AlmerÃa: 17.000 MWh/year and the Mardesol plan. Key points of the project and what's next.
$8,3 billion for solar panels in Colombia: the plan that changes subsidies
CONPES 4158 releases 8,3 billion euros for solar self-consumption in strata 1-3 (2026-2030). Less tax pressure, more employment, and fairer rates.