Tag Archives: Spain

trinamiX Unveils Innovative Sensing Solutions for Consumer Electronics and Automotive at MWC 2024

(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH is showcasing its Face Authentication with liveness detection technology for smartphones and vehicles, offering a secure and convenient method to protect devices and data. The solution even detects realistic three-dimensional masks, ensuring user privacy without compromising … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Acquires 200 Charging Sites to Spearhead Electric Mobility in Spain in Partnership with Wenea

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Wenea have joined forces to establish a prominent presence in the Spanish electric mobility sector by creating a network of high-power charging hubs. TotalEnergies has acquired Nordian CPO, a subsidiary of Wenea, which owns 200 charging … Read the full press release

Spanish Companies Collaborate on World’s First Hydrogen-Powered High-Speed Train Project

(IN BRIEF) Ten Spanish companies are joining forces for the groundbreaking Hympulso project, aiming to develop a renewable hydrogen fuel cell-based propulsion system for a high-speed train. Led by Talgo, the initiative includes partners like Golendus, Ingeteam, Repsol, Sener, and … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Renfe’s Rail Modernization with €225 Million Financing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to provide €225 million in financing to Renfe for the modernization of its high-speed and freight trains. The funding includes a €125 million loan to renew the high-speed fleet, involving the … Read the full press release

Plenitude Enhances Spanish Offshore Wind Portfolio with BlueFloat and Sener Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, an Italian energy company specializing in renewable energy, has joined forces with BlueFloat Energy and Sener Renewable Investments to advance offshore wind projects in Spain. This partnership strengthens their existing consortium and creates a dominant player in … Read the full press release

Record-Breaking Year for European Offshore Wind in 2023, With Positive Outlook and Investments

(IN BRIEF) Europe experienced a remarkable year in offshore wind energy in 2023, witnessing a record 4.2 GW of new offshore wind farms coming online, marking a 40% increase from the previous year. Investments of €30 billion were confirmed for … Read the full press release

Alstom Foundation Promotes Environmental Education Initiative in Spain to Combat Plastic Pollution

(IN BRIEF) The Alstom Foundation is collaborating with Fundación Vivo Sano in Spain to launch the “Seres Plásticos” environmental education program, aimed at raising awareness about the issues stemming from plastic waste accumulation. This initiative, primarily conducted in schools, will … Read the full press release

Leadec Expands Operations to Spain and Portugal, Offering Integrated Facility Management Services

(IN BRIEF) Leadec, a global service specialist for factories throughout their life cycle, is extending its presence to Spain and Portugal, increasing its reach to 16 countries. The expansion allows industrial companies in the Iberian Peninsula to access Leadec’s technical … Read the full press release

Groupe BPCE and EIB Join Forces to Provide €300 Million for Green Transition of SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have collaborated to offer a €300 million package aimed at facilitating the green transition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies. This partnership enables Groupe BPCE to provide … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Receives Environmental Approval for Spain’s First Hybrid Photovoltaic and Hydroelectric Plant

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has achieved a significant environmental milestone with the approval of Spain’s inaugural hybrid photovoltaic and hydroelectric plant, known as HIDRO Cedillo. The project, located in Extremadura’s municipality of Cedillo, is set to boast an impressive capacity of … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Santander Collaborate on Securitisation Deal to Boost Green Mortgages and Energy Efficiency Investments in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and European Investment Fund, has partnered with Santander in a synthetic securitisation transaction aimed at supporting energy efficiency investments in Spain. The initiative focuses on financing the … Read the full press release

EIB and Vitalia Sign €90 Million Agreement to Enhance Elderly Care Facilities Across Seven Spanish Regions

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Vitalia have inked a €90 million loan deal to fund the development of new healthcare facilities, including residential and outpatient care centers, primarily catering to the elderly population in seven regions of … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €29 Million Loan to Arteche for Advancing Energy Sector Solutions and Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €29 million loan agreement with Arteche, a Spanish company specializing in electrical equipment and solutions for the energy sector. This InvestEU-backed loan will support Arteche’s research, development, and innovation efforts, … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Partner with Santander to Advance Energy Efficiency Investments in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF) have collaborated with Santander in a synthetic securitisation transaction aimed at supporting energy efficiency investments in Spain. The initiative focuses on financing nearly-zero-emission building construction and the renovation … Read the full press release

Orange Spain and Ericsson Collaborate to Introduce Groundbreaking Private 5G Networks for B2B Sector in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Orange Spain and Ericsson are embarking on a historic partnership to introduce private 5G networks for the B2B sector in Spain. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to empower businesses to deploy their own private 5G networks, offering real-time automation, … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €46 Million Loan to Ingeteam for Renewable Energy Integration Research

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ingeteam, a Spanish company specializing in electrical engineering and equipment development, have signed a €46 million loan agreement for a two-year investment plan. The plan focuses on research, development, and innovation (RDI) … Read the full press release

Repsol Receives First Shipment of Used Cooking Oil for Spain’s First Renewable Fuels Plant

(IN BRIEF) Repsol’s industrial complex in Cartagena has welcomed the arrival of the first ship carrying 7,500 tons of used cooking oil, which will serve as a raw material for Spain’s inaugural renewable fuels plant. As part of its transformation … Read the full press release

Repsol Launches Circular Economy Initiative with 176 Collection Points for Used Cooking Oil in Galicia

(IN BRIEF) Repsol has launched a sustainable initiative in collaboration with the Galician regional government, introducing 176 collection points for used cooking oil at its service stations across Galicia, Spain. The collected oil will be converted into 100% renewable fuels … Read the full press release

Green Energy Initiative: Iberdrola and bp pulse’s €1 Billion Plan for High-Speed EV Charging Across Iberia

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and bp pulse have officially launched their joint venture, aiming to create an extensive high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Iberia. The venture plans to invest €1 billion and deploy 5,000 charging points in Spain and … Read the full press release

Irizar e-mobility Utilizes Recycled Aluminium Produced with Green Hydrogen in Electric Buses

(IN BRIEF) Irizar e-mobility, a Spanish electric vehicle manufacturer, has become the first company to incorporate recycled aluminium produced using green hydrogen into their products. Hydro Extrusions, their supplier, produced the recycled aluminium in Navarra, Spain, using green hydrogen, which … Read the full press release