After the true relationship between renewable energy sources and power outages became known, Spain throw one challenge that everyone wants to sign up for. The world is going through a pivotal moment in energy due to the energy transition. The large ecological footprint of fossil fuels forces people to look for new energy sources that are more environmentally friendly. Renewable energy is seen as the only viable option to achieve this goal.
It is unthinkable to talk about renewable energies without taking into account one of the oldest: wind energy. Energy obtained from a wind generator. It is characterized by being an inexhaustible, non-polluting form of energy that contributes to reducing the use of fossil fuels that cause greenhouse gases (GHG). To understand the scope of wind energy, it is essential to start with the role of the sun. Solar radiation warms the air, land and sea. This simultaneously generates wind.
That wind is essential for the generation of wind energy. Wind turbines, located on land or at sea, therefore capture the kinetic energy of the wind. They then convert this energy into electricity and thus contribute to sustainable production.
Spain is launching a challenge related to wind energy: everyone wants to participate
The Spanish company Iberdrola will boost its wind farms with new systems to measure the wind in its turbines. Through his program startups, Perseushas announced a challenge for creating new wind measurement formulas, with which it wants to boost its wind farms, it said in a statement. This solution can come from traditional and latest generation sensors and should include measuring wind speed and direction.
At the same time, an essential requirement is the effective deployment of multiple positions of the park and the ability to carry out a complete measurement campaign on multiple turbines. In addition, the reliability and precision of the measurement, as well as the ease of operation, are positively appreciated. The Spanish energy company has pointed out that monitoring the status and performance of wind farms is essential to understand how variable wind conditions affect the turbines’ electricity generation. I think this is the main reason why Iberdrola exposed this challenge.
The chosen solution will be rewarded with the creation of a project to implement the system in one of Iberdrola’s operating parks. In addition, the chosen option can also develop further through commercial agreements and receiving investments from the electricity company. It should be noted that The entry period for entry into the competition/challenge closes on December 1st.
This company is launching a challenge that everyone wants to be part of
The plan of Iberdrola is to allocate approximately €15,500 million to the development of renewable projects between now and the year 2026, taking into account the €5,000 million provided by partners. In concrete terms, half of this amount will be allocated to offshore wind energy United States, Great Britain, France and Germany.
In addition, the company installed approximately 800 megawatts (MW) of this technology between January and September, mainly in the wind farms of Saint Brieuc (France) and Baltic Eagle (Germany)until almost 2,400 MW was reached. On the other hand, the brand has emphasized that the program Perseus has invested more than 200 million euros in it startups since its founding in 2008.
These companies develop innovative technologies and business models, with an emphasis on technologies that promote better sustainability in the energy sector. The main axes are greater electrification and decarbonization of the economy. Under these conditions, the program has focused its actions on the analysis of business opportunities and strategic cooperation with startups and emerging companies in the world.
With this program Iberdrola along the way everyone wants to strive for the “challenge‘, which bears the seal of Spain. As this initiative closes and the selected individuals are chosen, the Iberdrola Revilla Vallejera photovoltaic power plant receives an award.