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Spain trumps other European countries to become the first to get 50% of its energy from renewables

SPAIN is set to become the first major European country to get over 50% of its energy from renewable sources this year. It will beat out competition from countries of comparable size

8 Jun, 2023 @ 13:30

Environment·Lead

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‘Unthinkable’: Ronda residents protest CEPSA plan for giant solar farm in Serrania de Ronda

Dozens of concerned Ronda residents made the journey to central Malaga to protest CEPSA’s plans for a massive solar farm in the Serrania de Ronda. The green campaigners united outside Hotel NH

27 Jan, 2023 @ 15:45

Environment·Lead·National News·Premium

TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING: The controversy in a small Valencian village over plans for a massive solar power array

IT was described as ‘the first and only solar extracting and pumping station in Europe’ and, from the moment it was operational, it was a game-changer. The village of Godelleta was rightfully

27 Jan, 2023 @ 11:50

Columnists·Jack Gaioni: Jack's Corner·Lead·Opinion·Premium

Sunny delight: As temperatures soar in Spain so does demand for solar power

THE solar energy revolution has firmly taken hold across Spain, with demand for solar panel installations soaring as homeowners and businesses alike realise the huge benefits that generating their own electricity can

13 Aug, 2022 @ 10:00

Environment·Sponsored

Bold solar panel energy prediction for Spain's Costa Blanca if majority of home owners install units

Dramatic solar energy prediction for Spain’s Costa Blanca if majority of homes install panels

ALMOST 99% of the Valencian Community’s electricity could end up being generated by domestic solar panels according to a survey conducted by renewable energy firm, EDP. The company says the region has

16 Aug, 2021 @ 16:15

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Property

Valencia becomes the first port in Spain to install solar panel floor that can be walked on and driven over

VALENCIA port has taken a firm step in the green direction with the installation of solar panels in the ground that can be walked on and driven over. The pioneering system is

17 Jun, 2021 @ 15:30

Environment·Valencia·Valencian Community

Protests mount against mega solar farm plans for Spain’s Costa del Sol

PROTESTS against proposed giant solar panel farms are gaining strength across the Costa del Sol with the latest demonstrations held in Coin, Castellar and Salinas, writes Elena Gocmen Rueda. On Saturday residents

8 Jun, 2021 @ 13:47

Environment·Lead

VINAROS GOES SOLAR: Castellon town council launches solar power project for residents and businesses

In addition to the environmental benefits, going solar is also geared towards helping families save money on their electric bill.

25 Mar, 2021 @ 14:15

Environment·Technology·Valencian Community

SHINE ON ME: Tax cuts announced for fitting solar panels on houses in Valencia city

In addition, property owners who fit the panels will also be able to apply for grants covering 95% of the so-called ‘Icio’ tax, payable upon installing solar power systems.

21 Jan, 2021 @ 12:45

Business & Finance·Environment·Technology·Valencia·Valencian Community

Spain’s region of Murcia to get 11 new solar power plants generating 361 megawatts of clean energy

ELEVEN solar power plants generating 361 megawatts of clean energy are planned for Murcia in the coming years. They will cost between €250 million and €300 million and prevent 28,000 tons of

27 May, 2020 @ 14:28

Environment·Lead

Solar power installations to increase 1,600% this year thanks to repeal of ‘sun tax’, leading industry union predicts

NEWLY installed solar power will see a massive 1,600% increase in Spain this year, according to a leading renewable energy union. The Spanish Voltaic Union (UNEF) predicts the installation of 4,400 MW

28 Jun, 2019 @ 12:40

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s airports to produce own power under massive solar panel project

SPAIN’S airport operator has announced ambitious plans to produce most of its own electricity using solar power. Aena, which manages 46 airports and two heliports across Spain, will invest €250 million in

7 Mar, 2019 @ 15:46

Environment·Lead

Opinion: Green groups slam government’s new solar power law

The law makes a mockery of Spain’s apparent drive to cut carbon emissions in the next decade

19 Apr, 2016 @ 11:14

Opinion

Abengoa gets cash injection as it attempts to avert Spain’s largest bankruptcy

Borrowed time

7 Jan, 2016 @ 10:46

Business & Finance·Other News

Solarpack restructures €94 million debt on five of its solar parks in Spain

The five parks include two in Sevilla, two in Badajoz and one in Caceres

30 Dec, 2015 @ 10:12

Environment·Lead

Expat writer Chris Stewart slams Spain’s solar power regulation plans

If new government regulations are passed, tariffs will be 27% higher for those generating energy at home

2 Jun, 2015 @ 09:00

Environment·Nature

Spanish firm installs world’s biggest solar plant

Arizona power plant installed by Spanish firm

16 Oct, 2013 @ 18:00

Environment

When green doesn’t mean go in Spain

New eco friendly speed cameras hit the streets

15 Apr, 2011 @ 13:00

Environment·Lead

Subsidies slashed for Spanish solar panel schemes

Government is being accused of lies following its decision to slash subsidies for solar power projects

8 Apr, 2011 @ 09:30

Environment

Sun, at a price

Cheaper power for consumers upsets supplies

10 Nov, 2010 @ 09:00

Environment