Magallanes Renovables https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/ Tidal Energy Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:45:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/favicon-1-150x150.png Magallanes Renovables https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/ 32 32 We attended the BAF´s event to talk about blue energy https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/we-attended-the-baf-event-to-talk-about-blue-energy/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:50:43 +0000 https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/?p=4450 Our CEO attended the event organized by BAF to talk about blue energy. The Blue Atlantic Forum brought together industry experts to talk about the best projects dedicated to ocean energy. This Wednesday, BAF organized an event in Baiona (Spain) to provide an overview of the situation of marine energy in Spain and the opportunities […]

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]]> Ocean confirmed to mitigate the effects of climate change https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/ocean-confirmed-to-mitigate-the-effects-of-climate-change/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:15:22 +0000 https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/?p=4443 The oceans can capture about 25% of the CO2 released into the atmosphere as well as absorb 90% of the heat produced from certain emissions. This is key in the fight against climate change, since one of the consequences is the increase in CO2 levels. The marine ecosystem is particularly vulnerable to these temperature variations, […]

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]]> UK launches new tidal power contract auction https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/uk-launches-new-tidal-power-contract-auction/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:32:55 +0000 https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/?p=4428 The UK Government has announced, this Tuesday, a new round of CfD (AR6) contract allocations. This initiative involves an injection of £10 million for tidal power projects only. CfDs (Contracts for Difference) are the government’s main tool for financing renewable energy projects by guaranteeing a fixed price. In previous calls, four companies in the tidal […]

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]]> 5 myths about renewable energies https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/5-myths-about-renewable-energies/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:48:29 +0000 https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/?p=4412 With the boom in renewable energies, many individuals have bet on them. However, a WWF study shows that there are many myths surrounding renewables that put off many investors. Myth #1: Renewable energies are more expensive This is possibly the most widespread myth about renewables. However, it is not only a lie, but the opposite […]

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]]> Clean energies produce 60% of electricity in Spain https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/clean-energies-produce-60-of-electricity-in-spain/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:21:53 +0000 https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/?p=4400 It is clear that clean energies are becoming increasingly important in the Spanish energy sector. Proof of this is that, during the month of February, production reached 13,152 GWh, which represents 59.55% of total energy sources. These figures corroborate the unstoppable rise of renewable energies. Already in November last year, the market share of clean […]

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]]> The UK’s big bet on wave energy https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/the-uks-big-bet-on-wave-energy/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:54:33 +0000 https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/?p=4376 A report by the University of Finland highlights the role of marine energy in creating a cost-effective energy system. According to the findings, the UK should aim to harness 27 GW of wave energy to achieve the Net Zero target. The study analysed different options that would facilitate the transition to a 100% renewable energy […]

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]]> Our podcast is now available on Spotify https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/our-podcast-is-now-available-on-spotify/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:46:11 +0000 https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/?p=4358 Our podcast Seas of Energy is now available on Spotify and all major platforms. In it, we explore the enormous potential of tidal energy and discuss the challenges we will face in the coming years. If you want to keep up to date with the latest news from the renewable energy sector, this is the […]

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]]> Climate change hampers renewable energy production https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/climate-change-hampers-renewable-energy-production/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:53:11 +0000 https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/?p=4348 The increase in global temperature represents a challenge for the production of renewable energy. One of the consequences of climate change is the increase in global temperatures. To counteract this, governments have been committed to the development of renewable energy projects for decades. However, rising temperatures are becoming an obstacle to the production of clean […]

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]]> The Spanish Government iniciates the regulation of marine energy https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/the-spanish-government-initiates-the-regulation-of-marine-energy/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:00:15 +0000 https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/?p=4335 The Ministry of Ecological Transition has begun the process that will regulate marine energy production in Spain. The regulatory proposal proposes the simultaneous allocation of the economic regime for renewable energies. In addition to the reservation of grid access capacity and the concession for the use of the maritime-terrestrial public domain. The National Energy and […]

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]]> Economic benefits of energy transition https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/economic-benefits-of-energy-transition/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:20:34 +0000 https://www.magallanesrenovables.com/?p=4291 There have been many voices defending the urgent need to initiate the energy transition towards a more sustainable energy model. This means replacing fossil fuels, especially coal, with renewable energy sources. In addition to the environmental impact, what are the economic consequences? Is it profitable? As the climate crisis worsens, governments have been forced to […]

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