New opportunity for the industry to advance in its transition with a second call for the PERTE Decarbonization Initiative
The Spanish manufacturing industry will have a new opportunity to progress in its green transition with the announcement of a second call for the first line of action of the Strategic Project for Econ [...]
Ecological transition or economic and social transformation?
Albert Concepción Director of Foro Industria y Energía Most advances in humanity can be seen from the perspective of evolution or revolution. While the genetic modification of plants can be conceived [...]
Energy management, cornerstone of the European Commission for a strong industry in sustainable Europe
The European Commission defines five basic components of energy management to strengthen the industry: effective regulation, affordable energy, infrastructure, financing facilities, and single market. [...]
2023, a wasted year for the decarbonization of the Spanish industry?
Last year, only 45% of the total of the 7.063 billion euros planned in the General State Budget for energy and industry policies identified by Foro Industria y Energía (FIE) was executed. The PERTE fo [...]
1st Report from the Renewable Energy Observatory of Foro Sella: Renewable generation covered 54.9% of the national electricity demand in 2023
Data from the Spanish territorial analysis specified with each of the autonomous communities. Renewable energies marked a new historic year in 2023, both in installed capacity and in generation within [...]
Electricity Demand from Medium and Large Industries has Declined Since 2018
The decline has been particularly significant since 2022, among other reasons due to more efficient energy management and the implementation of various self-consumption formulas According to data from [...]
The European Nature Restoration Law paves the way to boost renewables
The European Parliament has given the green light this week to the EU Nature Restoration Law, which could mean a boost for the development of renewable projects in Europe by facilitating their process [...]
Can European elections influence the energy transition process in the industry?
Albert Concepción, director of Foro Industria y Energía Since the European Commission raised the need to implement a European industrial policy in October 2020, the world's political situation has exp [...]
Reindustrializing the EU, Reducing CO2, and Gaining Competitiveness
The European plan for reindustrialization is a project rooted in decarbonization, driven not only by climate concerns but also by competitiveness. This is the card that the Commission plays to reposit [...]
European Reindustrialization Strategy: Challenges for Spain
The European reindustrialization plan offers significant opportunities for Spain, provided there is a commitment within the framework of a well-designed national strategic plan supported by all involv [...]
The European Economic and Social Committee calls for a review of the electricity market to ensure competitive prices and supply security
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has released the Exploratory Opinion on "Competitiveness and Industry," in which it analyzes the competitiveness of the industry in the face of the ec [...]
The challenges of renewables: strengthening networks, promoting storage, and administrative support
The increase in renewable energy to meet decarbonization plans by 2030 poses "more demands on the system," both "on transport and distribution networks" that require "stability and intelligence in the [...]
FIE supports Vice President Ribera’s announcement to open a dialogue with all stakeholders to reconcile objectives in renewables
Vice President Teresa Ribera announced this week in the Congress of Deputies that the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO) will activate 'a consultation process with a [...]
What awaits the Spanish industry in 2024?
What awaits the Spanish industry in 2024? What market and production forecasts are being considered by national industrial companies? What are the main issues foreseen for the next twelve months? indu [...]
The recovery of the tax on energy production should not slow down the competitiveness of the industry
The validation of Royal Decree-Law 8/2023 on urgent measures in the energy sector has brought, among other measures, the recovery of the Tax on the Value of Energy Production, which was suspended duri [...]
Promotion of efficiency and a greater role for ICT, leading to the energy transition in the industry
The transformation of the energy model will bring about an increasingly strong focus on efficiency in a sustainable model that imposes a reduction in overall demand. Access to renewable energy will al [...]
The media echoes the contributions of experts and politicians at Foro Sella
On November 24th, the 1st edition of Foro Sella took place at Hábitat Sella in Villanueva de Gállego (Zaragoza, Spain). Under the name '1st International Conference on Innovation in Energy Management [...]
COP28: a Ship without a Compass
Albert Concepción, director of Foro Industria y Energía COP28 has concluded. As in many other aspects, the perception of the conclusions depends on the perspective of those who transmit them and those [...]