Flexibility at work, a benefit for employees and companies
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...
The Spanish Renewable Market in one shot
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...
The importance of safety and health activities in renewable projects
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...
Forming and dimensioning of PV strings
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...
Changes and proposals of the European electricity market regulation
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...
Hydrogen and its potential as a fuel for sustainable mobility
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...
Vicente García, Country Manager Mexico
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...
Gregory Lofamia, Country Manager Philippines
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...
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...
Did you know that one of the ways to take advantage of sunlight to convert it into energy is through solar thermal power plants?
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 ...
The Japanese Renewable Market in one shot
By 2030, Japan is expected to increase its renewable energy generation from 22%-24% to 36%-38%. In Japan’s Green Growth Strategy report the country is aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and t...
Jorge Zazo, Country Manager Japan
Vector Renewables' Japan office was opened in 2013 and currently has a multi-disciplinary team of more than 35 people. It is certainly our most international office, with colleagues from 10 different ...
Patricia Darez, Country Manager Chile
Patricia Darez joined Vector Renewables in mid-2022, to lead all VR activities in Chile and nearby countries. In addition to her position as Country Manager in Vector, Patricia is Director of 350renew...
Solar PV power plant lifespan
Assessing and monitoring the expected lifespan of a solar power plant is a complex task that involves an in-depth analysis of the many different factors that can impact the facility. In terms of a sta...
The next renewable energy auction in Spain
Under the current Renewable Energy Economic Regime (REER), the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has announced the third and fourth renewable energy auc...
The italian renewable market in one shot
Italy is Europe's third largest producer of renewable energy. The National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) has set very ambitious targets for renewable energy by 2030, aiming to reach 55% of electrici...
Offshore wind and its potential in the UK
The offshore wind energy sector had its best year ever in 2021, with 21.1 GW of new capacity connected to the grid, according to the latest Global Offshore Wind Energy Report published by the Global W...
What is the water footprint and how do renewables impact it?
Maybe you've heard of the water footprint, which is the water used to grow your food and produce your clothes and the things you buy. This term is directly related to sustainability and is growing inc...
RePowerEU Plan and some Actions of the European Commission to reduce energy dependence
In reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Union has created a package of actions aimed to shut off Russia's energy dependence on fossil fuels. This package of actions focuses on the on...
Energy communities: what they are and how they work
They have ceased to be an isolated initiative to become an inspiring movement that gains followers. Energy communities represent a new model for producing and distributing energy. What are energy comm...