Pedro Sanchez embraces new wave of data centre construction but insists on tough regulations
THE PM said new centres planned for Spain have energy needs that ‘outstrip expectations,’ stressing they should remain ‘economically sustainable.'
Four in five people in Spain ‘breathe polluted air’ with road traffic blamed as ‘biggest culprit’
GREENPEACE identified other sources of pollution in Spain including 'ports and certain types of industry, as well as airports'.
Marbella switches on new €9.3 million San Pedro substation after string of power cuts constrain ‘numerous Costa del Sol projects’
AYUNTAMIENTO de Marbella has turned on its new electricity service station in San Pedro, designed to maintain the city’s power and protect grids from surges.
Energy bills shock for households in Spain as electricity and gas VAT jumps back to 21% TODAY
HOUSEHOLDS across Spain are set to face a 15% hike in their energy bills as a government relief package expires on June 1. Electricity and
European report blames ‘lack of voltage control’ for causing Spain’s electricity blackout last April
A LACK of voltage control was a key factor in Spain’s electricity blackout last April 28, according to a European report published on Friday. The
Spain and Portugal’s April power blackout caused by excessive voltage
SPAIN and Portugal’s April 28 electricity blackout was caused by excessive voltage according a report published by the European network of electricity transmission system operators(ENTSO-E).
Greenhouse gases generated by Spain’s power sector fell by 16.8% in 2024
GREENHOUSE gas emissions from Spain’s power sector fell by 16.8% in 2024, compared to the previous year- a reduction of 1.5 million tonnes. The Ministry
Shocking new findings reveal Spanish government was aware of a potential blackout
THE Spanish government was warned months before the blackout that the country’s electrical grid was at risk of large-scale failure. Officials were made aware of
Calls to emergency services rose 500% in Andalucia during Spain’s blackout – despite authorities pleading with the public to avoid unnecessary calls
DURING the nationwide blackout on Monday, the Emergency Coordination Center (112) received nearly 6,000 calls in Andalucia alone, a figure that is five times greater
ZERO DAY: How an Olive Press reporter watched Spain’s world turn upside down on historic day
EXTRAORDINARY TIMES: How Zero Day unravelled on the Costa del Sol as cash is king and the supermarkets all shut their doors. By Jon Clarke
More than a third of stolen electricity in Malaga is used by drug cartels, figures reveal
CASES of electricity theft to power indoor marijuana plantations are surging in Malaga, with drug cartels consuming more than 36% of the stolen energy, according
Horror as pet dog is electrocuted to death ‘after stepping into a charged puddle’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol
A PET dog died on a walk after allegedly being electrocuted to death in the resort town of Fuengirola. Police were alerted after reports of
Spain’s Canary Islands aim for full economy decarbonising by 2040 helped by new hydro project
THE CANARY ISLANDS want to fully decarbonise their economy by 2040- ten years before the rest of the European Union. A big step towards that
Blaze that incinerated electricity cables in central Madrid likely caused by surge in demand
A FIRE that broke out in central Madrid in the early hours of December 26 was likely caused by a surge in power consumption, sources
Keep warm and save money in Spain this winter
TO the surprise of newcomers to “sunny” Spain, most houses aren’t designed for winter. Old properties lack insulation and have stone floors, single-glazed windows, and
Utility giant Iberdrola reports profit fall of 14% in Spain
SPANISH energy provider Iberdola has reported a 29% rise in profits over the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period last year.
Spain’s inflation rate shows surprise small fall in August
INFLATION in Spain stood at 10.4% in August- a 0.4% drop on July’s rate according to figures released on Tuesday by the National Institute of
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
Inflation rate in Spain hits 10.8%- highest figure since December 1984
INFLATION in Spain rose to 10.8% in July, which is the highest rate since December 1984. Figures released by the National Statistics Institute on Friday
Spain suffers ice shortage
THE soaring cost of electricity is being blamed for an ice shortage across Spain as it suffers in the grip of the third heatwave of
Spain’s annual food shopping bill predicted to rise by average of €200 this year
ANNUAL food shopping basket costs are expected to rise by €200 in Spain this year according to the latest Allianz European Food Inflation report. The
Spain telesales fraud switches electricity customers to new suppliers without them knowing
THE Policia Nacional have arrested 44 people across Spain over a telesales fraud which used stolen personal contact details from electricity company databases. Customer information
Wind of change: Two sides of the ecologist movement clash as Spain debates renewable energy
OUCH! Another electric bill arrived today as more evidence of the skyrocketing price of energy. Electricity costs have quadrupled – yes quadrupled! – from February
What you should know before buying an electric car in Spain
Drivers everywhere are considering whether their next purchase should be an electric car. Environmentally friendly minded folk understand the need to reduce emissions and slow
Spain and Portugal team up to propose cap on electricity costs
SPAIN and Portugal are to submit a proposal to the EU to cap wholesale electricity prices The plan was confirmed by Minister for Ecological Transition,
Spain’s annual inflation rate falls for first time since February 2021
INFLATION in Spain fell in January according to figures produced on Monday by the National Statistics Institute(INE). The INE says that January’s rate was 6%