The NIMBY (Not in My Backyard) phenomenon and renewable energies

Nimby, Not In My Backyard

The energy transition is impossible without renewable energy and, despite public agreement, not everyone wants a solar plant or a wind farm as a new neighbor.  NIMBY (Not in My Backyard), or community...

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Joao Martinho, new country manager for Vector Renewables Portugal

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The contribution of renewables in Portugal is expected to reach 47% of gross final energy consumption by 2030. In addition, the Portuguese draft of the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNE...

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The Japanese Renewable Market in one shot

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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...

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Jorge Zazo, Country Manager Japan

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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 ...

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Vector Renewables, legal advisor in the merger and corresponding change of ownership of a significant portfolio of the Sonnedix Group.

Vector Renewables, legal advisor in the merger and corresponding change of ownership of a significant portfolio of the Sonnedix Group.

Vector Renewables' Legal department has successfully concluded the corporate restructuring of one of the main portfolios of photovoltaic assets in the Sonnedix Group's portfolio. The successful comple...

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Patricia Darez, Country Manager Chile

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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...

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Solar PV power plant lifespan

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...

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The next renewable energy auction in Spain

Upcoming renewable energy auctions 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...

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Vector Renewables, legal advisor for a solar PV portfolio in Murcia owned by Sancus Capital

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Vector Renewables, the leading independent advisor in the renewable sector, has participated through its Legal Advisory business line, in the drafting and negotiation of EPC and O&M contracts for ...

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The italian renewable market in one shot

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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...

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Offshore wind and its potential in the UK

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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...

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These are the events Vector Renewables has lined up through the end of 2022

Events Vector Renewables 2022

There’s no better evidence of how thrilled we are to get back to normal in terms of in-person events than our calendar for the coming months. If the first half of the year was packed with participatio...

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What is the water footprint and how do renewables impact it?

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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...

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RePowerEU Plan and some Actions of the European Commission to reduce energy dependence

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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...

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Energy communities: what they are and how they work

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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...

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Some practices implemented in our team to improve well-being and productivity

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Undoubtedly, the arrival of the pandemic in early 2020 completely revolutionized our day-to-day working lives. Morning jams to get to the office, coffee with department colleagues, and face-to-face me...

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LCOH, how is the price of Green Hydrogen calculated?

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Green Hydrogen is the energy vector already emerging as one of the key tools to achieve global decarbonisation. Driven by climate urgency and countries' commitments to net zero emissions production, I...

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The potential of renewables in developing countries

The potential of renewables in developing countries

  Real access to energy impacts many areas of a country's life. For example, investing in renewable energy to develop emerging economies promotes energy independence and facilitates their access to el...

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Types of renewable power plants and their characteristics for energy production

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Knowing where the electricity we consume in our homes comes from is becoming increasingly important. Moreover, the events of recent years have led to an even more significant intensification of effort...

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Suspension and updates of Australian Market

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On Wednesday 15th June 2022 at 2:01pm AEMO (the Market Operator in Australia) intervened on the entire wholesale market in a first ever seen before event, suspending all trades. Just two days prior, o...

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