The most industrial regions lag behind in renewable energy generation
The renewables map could transform the industrial landscape in the coming decades Access to renewable energy sources may reshape the industrial landscape in Spain. Currently, according to recent data [...]
There will be no green Europe without a decarbonized and competitive industry
The new European cycle is taking its first steps with the revalidation that the proposed Commissioners to form the European Commission must pass in the European Parliament. Everything suggests that in [...]
Renewables as an Industrial Attraction: Blackstone to Invest €7.5 Billion in a Data Center in Zaragoza
The announcement that Blackstone will invest €7.5 billion to develop the first phase of a data center campus in Calatorao (Zaragoza) has once again highlighted how the availability of renewable energy [...]
The industry and energy generators agree on the key role of networks in achieving electrification and industrial competitiveness
The need for proper network management as a means to achieve the electrification of the economy is a demand increasingly arising from more sectors. Last week, we highlighted the agreement between PSC, [...]
Small Country, Big Industry
Albert Concepción. Director of Foro Industria y Energía Visc en un poble petit, en un país petit i, tanmateix, vull que quedi ben clar que aixó que escric ho escric per a tothom” Read the full [...]
PSC, Junts, Comuns, and PP agree to promote an investment plan in electrical networks in Catalonia
The PSC, Junts, Comuns, and PP voted yesterday in favor of a resolution proposal presented in the Parliament of Catalonia during the General Policy Debate, which includes the promotion of “an investme [...]
Industrial energy communities: an opportunity for the decarbonization of small and medium-sized enterprises
Decarbonization poses a significant challenge for the adaptation of industrial estates and the small and medium-sized enterprises that make up their ecosystem. They are viewing industrial energy commu [...]
Authorized construction of 12,299 MW of renewables in the third quarter
A total of 263 renewable energy projects, with an aggregated capacity of 12,299.5 MW, have received construction authorization during the third quarter of the year. This is highlighted in a report by [...]
Why isn’t the industrial demand for biogas and biomethane taking off?
The sector believes that the great possibilities and benefits for industrial decarbonization offered by biogas are not being fully utilized. It's necessary to streamline administrative processes, ince [...]
The dimension of the grid will condition compliance with the PNIEC in the industrial sector
Following Teresa Ribera's appointment as Executive Vice President of Clean, Just, and Competitive Transition and Competition Commissioner, Spain presented this week in Brussels the new National Energy [...]
The dilemma of the “Ribera legacy”: managing energy from the supply side or from the demand side?
On the 25th, some Spanish media outlets, including El Mundo and El Economista, reported that Teresa Ribera's Ministry was working on a regulation aimed at “preventing speculative hoarding” through the [...]
The team of Von der Leyen is committed to competitive sustainability with the development of the Clean Industrial Deal
Ursula Von der Leyen presented this week to the College of Commissioners, who will form the community executive for the next 5 years. In this executive, which will have 6 vice-presidents and 26 commis [...]
The “Draghi Report” opens the door to a reconciliation of energy and industrial policies.
Foro Industria y Energía has analyzed the report The Future of European Competitiveness, in which former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi outlines the necessary transformations for the EU to be com [...]
The Cost of ‘No’ Ecological Transition for the Industry
Consensus is growing daily on the need to take adaptation and mitigation measures against climate change. There are many reasons for this, although environmental reasons continue to prevail over other [...]
The decarbonization of the agri-food sector receives a boost through the PERTE
Foro Industria y Energía emphasizes that the processes of industrial decarbonization are not necessarily homogeneous. Each industrial subsector has its own needs and strengths, so it is important to p [...]
July Drives Industrial Electricity Demand Up 3.4% Year-on-Year
The electricity demand of the Spanish industry continues to recover. In July, it recorded a year-on-year growth of 3.4%, continuing the positive trend of previous months. This is highlighted by the an [...]
Renewable gases to drive the decarbonization of hard-to-electrify industries
Renewable gases have been gaining prominence in recent months in Spain, which is increasingly aware of the country's enormous productive potential and its fundamental role in driving and accelerating [...]
New record for renewable electricity generation in the second quarter: a step further towards leading green generation
Renewable energies set a new milestone in the second quarter of the year by generating 61.5% of the electricity produced in Spain. This is the highest percentage in the historical series, as highlight [...]