Climate Change Solutions Update

Tag: Spain

  • Envision, Casa dos Ventos sign 630MW wind deal in Brazil

    Envision Energy has partnered with Casa dos Ventos to supply 630MW of wind turbines in Brazil, their first net-zero energy project in the country. The collaboration aims to accelerate Brazil's shift to renewable energy and enhance its global green energy market position. Envision will provide customised 8.xMW Galileo AI wind turbines tailored to local grid requirements, with potential expansion into digital asset management and green hydrogen solutions. This agreement builds on high-level meetings and aims to systematically introduce Envision's net-zero technologies in Brazil, setting new energy transformation benchmarks in Latin America. Additionally, Envision Energy and GES have formed an alliance to expand battery energy storage system and wind power projects in Spain and Europe, further advancing the clean energy transition in the region.

    https://www.power-technology.com/news/envision-casa-dos-ventos-630mw-wind-deal/

  • ACCIONA Energía starts renewable supply from Logrosan plant in Caceres

    ACCIONA Energía's Logrosan biomass plant in Spain, with a capacity of 50 MW, is now supplying renewable energy and is expected to produce 380 GWh of electricity annually, avoiding over 187,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The plant primarily uses forestry residues for biomass, promoting active forest management to reduce wildfire risk. The project, awarded in a renewable energy auction, created over 400 construction jobs and will maintain 30 permanent roles, benefiting the local economy with revenue flowing back into the region. Additionally, the facility supports around 200 positions dedicated to land management and wildfire prevention, showcasing a comprehensive approach to sustainable energy production.

    https://www.power-technology.com/news/acciona-energia-renewable-supply-logrosan-plant/

  • CATL Battery Factory in Spain, Lithium Mine in Yichun

    CATL, the largest EV battery producer in the world, is partnering with Stellantis to build a new carbon-neutral EV battery factory in Spain with a capacity of up to 50 GWh, creating thousands of jobs and strengthening the European battery value chain. In addition, CATL is expected to restart its lithium mine in China, impacting lithium carbonate prices. The rebound of lithium prices is discussed in the article, potentially leading to lower battery costs in 2026, which is a positive sign for the future of battery prices and the overall transition to sustainable energy solutions.

    https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/24/catl-battery-factory-in-spain-lithium-mine-in-yichun/

  • Spain allocates €2 billion to expand clean energy and industry programs

    Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition has announced a €2 billion funding package to accelerate industrial capacity, expand renewable deployment, and enhance energy resilience. The program, funded through the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Facility, focuses on industrial value chain development, renewable energy integration, electric mobility, and innovative thermal solutions. The package extends implementation deadlines and targets initiatives such as manufacturing renewable energy equipment, supporting renewable hydrogen projects, modernizing port infrastructure for offshore wind, and promoting electric mobility. The aim is to advance Spain's transition to a resilient, sustainable, and technologically advanced energy landscape in line with European energy and industrial objectives.

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/14/spain-allocates-e2-billion-to-expand-clean-energy-and-industry-programs/