Raw materials and the energy transition: key issues for the energy transition
The world is facing an energy transition process that revolutionises how energy is generated. The climate threat has made countries react, seeking ways to guarantee energy supply without producing polluting emissions, thus laying the foundations for the deepest and most systematic energy transformation process to date.
Key points | Draft Order on the call for tenders for access capacity at certain nodes of the transmission network in Spain
On June 10th, the MITECO (Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico) published the Draft Order announcing a call for tenders for access capacity at certain nodes of the transmissio...
Advantages of using a drone for the construction of a solar photovoltaic plant
Drones have been one of the great technological revolutions of recent decades. What was unthinkable a few years ago in terms of technology and price, today is practically within everyone's reach. Thes...
Vector Renewables, technical advisor of the largest renewable portfolio transaction in Spain
The independent renewable energy advisor, Vector Renewables, has provided Technical Due Diligence Services for a 4.5 GW multi-technology portfolio acquired by Austrian utility Verbund AG to Q-Energy G...
Vector Renewables to attend the leading renewable energy events
After the pandemic-forced hiatus from in-person gatherings, Vector Renewables is delighted that our calendar for 2022 is packed with strategic international events to drive the growth of renewables. W...
Vector Renewables, Asset Manager and Owner’s Engineer of three solar photovoltaic projects owned by Sancus Capital
Vector Renewables, a leading independent advisor for renewable projects, has been selected by the investment fund Sancus Capital to provide Commercial Asset Management and construction support (Owner’...
Agrivoltaics, the advantages of combining renewables and agriculture
While the concept first appeared in 1981, it has taken several decades to coin the word ‘agrivoltaics’ and fully understand its many benefits. Agrivoltaics is all about combining agriculture and renew...
Storage as a key point in the energy transition
If there is one concept linked to the energy transition, it is energy storage. Although not a generation technology in its own right, storage enables the integration of other generation technologies t...
The Spanish electricity system: characteristics and upcoming challenges
From generation to final consumption, the electricity system encompasses all the phases that electricity goes through. It is a complex process that involves multiple stakeholders, a system that contin...
How do ESG rating works?
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are used to assess a company's risks becoming relevant during the investment decision-making process. To secure our operations, it is necessary to ...
Why is it important to have a technical advisor during the construction of a solar PV plant?
When it comes to tackling the construction phase of a renewable energy project, many problems and unforeseen events can arise. The support of a specialised technical advisor, who performs the Owner’s ...
PPA: what it is, its advantages and where it stands in Japan
The PPA has become a strategic tool in the renewables market. Want to find out what it is and the advantages it provides for different stakeholders? Keep reading this post. What is an energy PPA? PP...
What are the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria?
ESG is the acronym for Environmental, Social, and Governance and the fact that it has been gaining more attention in recent years... It is for a very good reason! ESG factors can provide valuable insi...
Vector Renewables, Owner's Engineer for Matrix Renewables' first plant under construction in Europe
Vector Renewables, a leading independent consultant, has been selected by Matrix Renewables, a global renewable energy platform, as Owner's Engineer for the construction supervision of the 50 MWp sola...
Types of wind turbines: which one generates the most energy?
If there is one key factor when it comes to generating power from wind, it is the type of wind turbine. The choice directly determines how efficient a wind far converts the kinetic energy of wind curr...
Vector Renewables Spain is Top Employers 2022
Vector Renewables Spain has been awarded with the Top Employers 2022 certificate, thanks to the good practices it has implemented within its organization. The company remains committed to put people a...
Vector Renewables, Owner's Engineer of 8 solar PV projects in Spain promoted by BNZ
The green energy professional service provider, Vector Renewables, will advise the independent power producer (IPP) BNZ, during the construction of 8 Solar PV projects in Spain, totalling 473 MWp, one...
Five Facts about the Potential of a Hydroelectric Power Plant
Hydroelectric power plants use hydropower to generate renewable electricity. The process converts the natural flow of water into kinetic energy, which a turbine then converts into mechanical energy an...
Types of Due Diligence in a renewable energy project
As in other sectors, Due Diligence is an essential element for the legal, financial, and technical auditing of renewable energy projects. Regardless of whether it is a solar, wind, hydrogen, or any ot...
Offshore wind farm: advantages and opportunities in the middle of the ocean
Producing energy from an offshore wind farm provides major advantages and opportunities that are extremely attractive for investors and owners. You may have heard that an offshore wind farm has a high...