Solar self-consumption at its greatest in Mallorca's interior
Muro, while coastal, has a sizeable interior and leads the way for self-consumption installations.
Demand for solar self-consumption shooting up
Environment and heritage organisations are urging caution.
No requests for wind farm projects in the Balearics
At present, there is only one wind farm in the Balearics.
Fears of electricity blackout cause panic buying in Palma
Camping gas stoves, butane bottles, battery operated lighting and torches are flying off the shelves in Palma.
Balearic minister critical of lack of G20 climate change action
In the Balearics, energy transition will mean 25% renewable energy production within four years.
Rising energy bills in Mallorca
Greater risk of energy poverty,
Red Cross has paid energy bills for almost 400 households
Climate change and the pandemic have increased vulnerability to energy poverty.
New rules to curb energy consumption
"Those who consume more energy have to make more effort to improve efficiency, reduce their consumption and incorporate renewables.."
Solar panels to be mandatory on big buildings in Mallorca
The new Government decree will affect public and private buildings in the Balearic Islands.
Millions to be spent on promoting renewable energy
“To combat climate change and reach the best possible scenario, we need everyone's involvement.."
Solar panel boom predicted
“There will be a dramatic increase in requests for solar installations, even more so when the depreciation will be reduced as the cost of lighting continues to rise..”
Tighter rules to soften the impact of solar parks
Measures to do with the amount of land and the visual impact.
Mallorca airport solar park to be operational by 2026
"The Solar park will generate around 40% of the renewable energy currently consumed by Son Sant Joan and Son Bonet airports.."
Solar energy promotion planned next year in Mallorca
Changes by the Ministry of Energy Transition will also make it possible for energy generated for schools to be reassigned for use by local residents during non-school hours.
Electricity discounts available in Mallorca
Endesa customers can complete an application online or at the company's office in Avinguda Alemanya in Palma.
A very cold winter for some in Mallorca
The study points out that only around 0.8 percent of buildings have been renovated in Spain in the last decade, compared to more than 15 percent in other countries.
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