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2025-06-24
Spain strengthens inspections and mechanisms for voltage control
The Spanish government approved today an "urgent measures package" related to the control of voltage overloads in the electrical system, which several reports released last week identified as the cause of the blackout in April on the Iberian Peninsula.
2025-06-24
European Economic and Social Committee calls for a European strategy for liquid fuels.
The CESE calls for the strategy to address sustainability, price accessibility, and reliability in all modes of transport.
2025-06-24
Spain will need to incorporate between 3,900 and 5,700 new professionals in the medium term to carry out the energy transition.
Report 'Europe: Predictions for a Conflict Scenario' from the Institute of Labor Sciences and Labor Relations.
2025-06-23
More effective production of 'green' hydrogen with a new combined material
The chemical reaction to produce hydrogen from water is several times more efficient when using a combination of new three-layer materials, according to researchers at Linköping University in Sweden.
2025-06-23
President of the Republic enacts renewable targets for industry and transport
A diploma was approved that puts into practice one of the lines of the PRR reform and sets as targets for 2030 a minimum quota of 16% renewable energy in industry and 29% in the transport sector.
2025-06-23
It was an excess of tension that caused the blackout, but electric companies blame the Spanish grid.
The association that brings together the major power companies shifts the blame for the blackout to the Spanish network operator. "One cannot confuse cause with consequence." What failed was the control of voltage in the network.
2025-06-21
“How long will the reduced VAT measure for renewable energies be in effect?”
DECO expresses strong concern about the end of the reduced VAT rate (6%) applied to the purchase, delivery, and installation of renewable energy equipment, a measure that is valid only until June 30, 2025.
2025-06-20
Portugal is the second country in the EU with the highest share of renewable electricity at the beginning of 2025.
Portugal recorded the second highest percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources in the European Union in the first quarter of 2025, at 86.6%, according to data released by Eurostat.
2025-06-20
Five ideas to keep in mind about the unprecedented blackout of April 28
The Spanish Government's report on the Iberian blackout, published this week, provides a detailed account of what happened, draws several conclusions, and leaves recommendations.
2025-06-18
Spanish Red Electric blames electricity producers for the blackout
The operator of the electricity system in Spain rejects the accusations of "poor planning" directed by the government led by Sánchez. The electricity companies also deny any breach of obligations.