Collective Self-consumption Guide
Sustainable Development: The Guide to Collective Self-consumption Boosts Renewable Energies On the road to energy sustainability, collective self-consumption has emerged as a fundamental pillar in the promotion of renewable energies. The recently launched Collective Self-Consumption Guide is an essential tool that provides crucial information for those seeking to enter the world of distributed power generation. This guide, conceived as an integral part of the Self-consumption…
ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
Focus on Renewables in Spain The progress of renewables in Spain has been impressive, marking significant milestones in installation and generation, although not without challenges. Despite the fact that more renewable capacities have been installed than ever before, generation in 2022 decreased, mainly due to unfavourable weather conditions. The Deloitte report highlights that, despite this decline in generation, the share of…
ESG BONDS
Environmental, Social, and Governance ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Bonds have emerged as a financial tool with a purpose beyond return on investment. These bonds represent a commitment to sustainable and ethical practices, attracting conscious investors seeking to make a positive impact on the world. Where does their focus lie? The distinctive characteristics of ESG bonds lie in their focus…
Energy communities
Energy communities: The sustainable future In a changing world, Energy Communities emerge as a beacon of hope in the transition to a more sustainable future. what exactly are these energy communities? Imagine your community of neighbours, your neighbourhood or even an industrial estate, all united with a common goal: to collectively benefit from energy generation facilities or energy efficiency measures…
Challenges of the Electricity Infrastructure in Spain
Red Eléctrica de España (REE), as the electricity system operator, has the crucial responsibility to ensure safety at all nodes of the electricity grid. To fulfil this duty, REE sometimes takes the decision to stop wind farms or photovoltaic plants from producing energy, even if the technical conditions are adequate. This process is technically known as curtailment. Despite not being…
The Sustainable Investment Pillar
Education and Awareness Raising The move towards sustainable investment has marked a major shift in the financial world away from a purely economic approach to a more inclusive philosophy that embraces social and environmental aspects. This paradigm shift is not simply a business trend, but a holistic approach that seeks to balance economic, social and environmental dimensions. The fundamental pillar…
ESG Criteria
The Compass for Corporate Investors in a Changing World ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria have emerged as guiding lights in the turbulent sea of investment. These criteria go beyond financial numbers and focus on assessing the environmental impact, social responsibility and corporate integrity of companies. In this article, we will explore what exactly ESG criteria are and why they…
The digitisation of the Circular Economy
Digitalisation and the Circular Economy are intertwined, leading the way towards a smarter and more sustainable economic model. Businesses and governments recognise the importance of using digital technology to accelerate this transformation towards the circular economy. Imagine a world where sharing, renting, reusing, repairing, renewing and recycling are the norm. This is what the Circular Economy represents, where the life cycle of products is extended…
Agri-photovoltaics
A Brilliant Alliance Between Agriculture and Solar Energy Agri-photovoltaics unites agriculture and solar energy in two fundamental pillars in the quest for a sustainable future. What happens when we combine the two in an innovative approach? Welcome to the age of agri-photovoltaics! In this article, we discuss how the integration of solar panels on agricultural fields is not only boosting clean energy production, but…
Technology and the Circular Economy
Towards a Sustainable Future In a world increasingly aware of the need to address environmental challenges, the circular economy has become an essential approach to driving sustainability. The circular economy is based on the premise of reducing, reusing, recycling, recovering and regenerating resources rather than depleting them. In this context, technology plays a key role by offering innovative solutions that optimise…
What is Agri-Photovoltaics?
A Brilliant Alliance Between Agriculture and Solar Energy Agriculture and solar energy are two fundamental pillars in the quest for a sustainable future. But what happens when we combine agriculture and solar energy in an innovative approach? Welcome to the age of agri-photovoltaics! In this article, we will briefly explain how the integration of solar panels in agricultural fields is…
Eight Tips to Make the Most of Your Solar Energy
Integrating Storage into Photovoltaic Systems. In the constant search for sustainable and economically viable energy solutions, the integration of storage systems into photovoltaic systems (energy with solar panels) has emerged as a powerful combination. This synergy allows PV system owners to maximise the efficiency of their investment by storing excess energy generated during the day for use at night or on cloudy days. If you…