Wind farms: designing with maintenance in mind

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When it comes to producing electricity, wind energy is one of the most stable renewable energies available today. And much of that stability depends on whether the plant is kept in optimal condition. This is where a wind farm maintenance plan comes in, ensuring that the system runs smoothly from the operational phase and beyond.

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Leadership in teams. What qualities a good manager should have?

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Effective leadership is crucial in any job, as employees often leave large companies due to bad managers. According to a GoodHire study, 82% of professionals surveyed would potentially quit their job ...

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Revamping and repowering renewable energy assets

Revamping and repowering renewable energy assets

Revamping and repowering are two terms that inevitably come up when it comes time to retrofit a renewable energy power plant. Both concepts have made their way into the spotlight in recent years, and the European Union has even included them in several of its renovation plans to promote the upgrading of renewable energy installations in member states.

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Vector Renewables designs 'Operational Procedures' to coordinate a common evacuation facility

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The growth of renewables in Spain in recent years has positioned the country at the forefront of decarbonisation in Europe, but it has also led to some modifications in the electricity system with the...

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Why using small green spaces can help cities to cool down

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Cities are warming 29% faster than rural areas according to the World Economic Forum. A study made by the National Center for Environmental Information of the United States, has determined that 2,000 ...

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Vector Renewables, Owner's Engineer of Sancus Capital's 10 MW solar PV portfolio

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Vector Renewables, a leading independent advisor on renewable projects, has been selected by the investment fund Sancus Capital to carry out the Owner´s Engineering of a 10 MWp solar PV portfolio. The...

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Flexibility at work, a benefit for employees and companies

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Flexibility has become a ‘buzzword’ in the business world, as an increasing number of employees seek a better work-life balance and more control over their schedules. The concept of flexibility in the...

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The Spanish Renewable Market in one shot

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Spain has set ambitious goals for its renewable energy future, with a target of generating 74% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. In addition to this, the country aims to reduce its gr...

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The importance of safety and health activities in renewable projects

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In many countries where renewable energy projects are developed, there is a strong legislative basis on safety and health, which has sometimes been criticized for being designed specifically for the c...

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Forming and dimensioning of PV strings

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Currently, photovoltaic solar energy (PV) is one of the renewable energy sources that is being developed the most, mainly due to the drop in prices in installations of this type. According to IRENA, s...

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Changes and proposals of the European electricity market regulation

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EMD Proposal On March 14, 2022, the European Commission revealed its proposal to improve the European Union's electricity market design. The proposal introduces reforms to optimize the electricity mar...

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Hydrogen and its potential as a fuel for sustainable mobility

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In the midst of a moment of change and great advances to fight against the already known carbon footprint, hydrogen takes positions in the race to establish itself as a primary fuel or value against t...

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What are the countries leading the way in wind energy capacity?

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 We know that wind energy is one of the key technologies for reaching the target of zero net emissions. Both onshore and offshore wind power have been steadily gaining ground at a global level, and in...

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Vicente García, Country Manager Mexico

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Although in the recent years, there has been much uncertainty in the mexican renewable market, the country continues to be an important strategic focus for Vector Renewables. From its hub in the Mexic...

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José Luis García-Pedroche, new Country Manager of Vector Renewables Spain

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Spain's important role in the renewable energy market both at European and global level is already well known, having ended 2022 with an installed capacity of 117 GW and 3.8% more than the previous ye...

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Opportunities and challenges of renewable energies in Italy

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Italy is world famous for its historical heritage and good climate, but also for its huge renewable potential. In this post we will explore some of the opportunities and challenges facing renewable energy in the Mediterranean country.

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Gregory Lofamia, Country Manager Philippines

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Since the liberalization of the renewable energy market and the fight against the country's energy deficit, the Philippines is becoming a strategic market for the development of renewable energy proje...

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Do you know what the 'wake effect' is in a wind farm?

Do you know what the 'wake effect' is in a wind farm?

Just as a ship can be placed upwind of another and leave it without wind, wind turbines located in a certain way can affect others in the production of energy. Today we tell you about the characterist...

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Net Zero: the urgent challenge of net zero emissions

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 The planet is sending out 'code reds' for us to pump the brakes on global warming. The net zero emissions target is the only way to reverse course.

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Did you know that one of the ways to take advantage of sunlight to convert it into energy is through solar thermal power plants?

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The 2030 agenda foresees that this technology will represent 7GW of the 157GW of installed capacity in Spain. Unlike a photovoltaic plant, which uses sunlight to obtain electricity, this one is based ...

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