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Spanish grid operator claims power outage originated from solar plant
pv-magazine
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June 18, 2025
Beatriz Corredor, president of Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica de España (REE), said a fault at a PV plant in Badajoz, Spain, triggered a forced frequency oscillation that led to a recent blackout. She said the plant has been “perfectly...
Spain’s Impossible Dream of ‘Green’ Electricity
NewGeography
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Updated Man of La Mancha lyrics could read: “To dream the impossible dream of clean, green, net-zero electricity, to fight the unbeatable foe of manmade climate cataclysms, we must run where the brave dare not go.” Don Quixote saw windmills as...
PM Oli urges Spanish businesspersons to invest in Nepal
The Rising Nepal
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By Prakash Silwal, Madrid, July 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called on Spanish businesspersons to invest in Nepal. Addressing a discussion programme among the businesspersons from Nepal and Spain here as a keynote speaker on Wednesday, PM...
El Salvador Attracts $322 Million in Foreign Investment in Q1 2025, Led by Panama, Spain, and the U.S.
El Salvador in English
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July 3, 2025
El Salvador continues to position itself as a rising destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Latin America, registering an inflow of $322.2 million in the first quarter of 2025 alone—a 64% increase compared to the same period in 2024,...
Spain’s children are being damaged by ‘parents using screens as digital babysitters’ claims expert
Olive Press
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June 27, 2025
A LEADING Spanish sleep expert has warned that parents are increasingly using screens as ‘digital babysitters’ and ‘electronic dummies’ for children as young as babies. Dr Javier Albares, a specialist in clinical neurophysiology and member of both...
Real Madrid edge Juventus, set up quarterfinal tie with Dortmund
Sabah
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July 2, 2025
Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid edged Juventus 1-0 on Tuesday to book a Club World Cup quarterfinal clash with Borussia Dortmund, who squeezed past Monterrey in a nail-biting round-of-16 encounter. Serhou Guirassy struck twice for the German side...
Foreign investors rush to take advantage of Egypt’s renewables boom
fDi Intelligence
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The FDI angle – Egypt’s renewable energy sector attracts significant foreign investment, with major projects underway. – Development finance institutions have paved the way for commercial financing in Egypt’s energy market. Why it matters: Egypt’s...
Batteries with 200 Wh/kW solar ratio could ease curtailment in Spain
pv-magazine
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July 2, 2025
Researchers say curtailment of solar energy in Spain over the past two years has significant energy and economic impacts, but battery storage can help mitigate the problem. They calculated its effect on levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and net...
Tunisia urges reform of global financing conditions at Seville conference
Zawya
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Seville – “We call for a revision of global financing conditions that ensures alignment with national priorities and enables access to stable, long-term funding to support key sectors such as sustainable and resilient agriculture, water security,...
ib vogt sell 110 MWp Pato solar farm in Spain to NextPower V ESG
Energy Global
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July 2, 2025
International solar development platform, ib vogt, has completed the sale of the 110 MWp Pato solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Segovia, Spain, to NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG), a private solar infrastructure strategy managed by NextEnergy Capital....
Spain’s big blackout: A cautionary tale for US grid managers
E&E News
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June 27, 2025
The U.S. power grid doesn’t face the exact risks that led to the collapse of Spain’s and Portugal’s electricity system in April, but its changing resource mix and rising demand create urgent challenges here as well, a U.S. grid security executive...
Yamal's number change delays delivery of new Barcelona kits
BGNES
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July 2, 2025
Barcelona have unveiled their 2025/26 home kit, which has once again been created in collaboration with Nike. This year's jersey features stripes in the club's blue and red colours. The Catalans announced that this year they have an innovative...
Master the basics of Spanish cooking with these delicious tips
RTE Ireland
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July 2, 2025
Spanish chef José Pizarro talks key ingredients and cooking techniques with Lauren Taylor. Anyone can master the basics of Spanish cuisine at home, says famed chef José Pizarro – with some key ingredients, done right. "We know Spanish food is very...
Spanish scientists develop color-changing food label
Fresh Plaza
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June 27, 2025
In Elche, Alicante, a suspect steak sparked an idea that led to the development of a smart food label by three Spanish scientists: Pablo Sosa Domínguez, Pilar Granado, and Luis Chimeno. The invention, originating from their company Oscillum, is a...
Contour3D’s hybrid duplex cuts build time and boosts energy efficiency
3D Printing Industry
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July 2, 2025
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! Australian concrete 3D printing firm Contour3D has built a duplex in Sydney that combines large-scale...
NYSEG, RG&E seek permission to charge more for electric and gas delivery, Hochul challenges proposal
WGRZ - New York
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July 2, 2025
This latest request comes three years after the Public Service Commission, or PSC, approved a three-year rate hike for both companies. BUFFALO, N.Y. — NYSEG and RG&E are once again seeking permission from the Department of Public Service to...
After Spain Imports Record Amount Of Diesel From Morocco, Experts Point To Russian Sources
Zero Hedge
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Via Remix News, A record-breaking increase of diesel imports from Morocco to Spain has raised suspicions within the energy industry that some of the fuel may be of Russian origin. In just two months, from March to April 2025, Spain imported...
Prime Minister Fico urges EU gas guarantees in call with Spanish prime minister
Radio Slovakia International
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Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) spoke with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday about Eurozone leadership and the proposed EU ban on Russian gas imports from 2028. Fico said he supported Spain’s candidate for leading the Eurozone,...
The Spanish summer habits all foreigners should adopt
The Local - Spain
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July 2, 2025
Summer is most definitely upon us here in Spain. In order to survive the season, do as the locals do and adopt these habits. Leave the city for the beach or mountains Most people in big Spanish cities during summer are in fact tourists, all the...
UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Power Rankings: England, Spain the favorites; Norway, Netherlands ones to watch
CBS Sports - Florida
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July 2, 2025
The 2025 UEFA Women's Euro kicks off in Switzerland with 16 of the continent's best teams. Reigning Euro champions England will have a target on their back, and Spain enter the competition as a co-favorite to compete for the title. Other European...