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Energy crunch leaves Spanish coal plant workers in limbo

Endesa has yet to set a closure date for As Pontes although Spain aims to shut all of its coal-fired plants by 2030.

Reuters10/02/2022 09:34

José Domínguez Abascal (third left) at a recent meeting with Balearic government representatives.

Energy

Renewables are the cheapest source of energy

The secretary of state for energy had praise for the Balearic shift towards photovoltaic projects.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/04/2019 19:01

Plans for photovoltaic plants have run up against opposition from environmentalists.

Energy

Madrid funds for Balearic renewable energy projects

The Balearics will be a beneficiary of at least 60 million euros of funding for renewable energy projects.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/11/2017 00:00

Es Murterar supplies 50% of Majorca households with electricity.

Energy

Madrid rejects closure of Alcudia power station

Balearics energy minister: "It is against commitments that Prime Minister Rajoy is said to have for tackling climate change."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/11/2017 00:00

More charging points for electric vehicles will be needed.

Environment

Balearic climate change legislation will be "pioneering"

Marc Pons, energy minister: "The fight against climate change is at the centre of the political agenda." 

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/08/2017 00:00

Energy

Energy

Half of Alcudia power station will shut down by 2020

By 2020, the regional government intends to shut down half of the Es Murterar power station in Alcudia. Over subsequent years, the rest of it will be closed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/06/2017 00:00

The Son Salomo solar plant in Minorca.

Energy

Balearic renewable energy supply one of the lowest in Spain

The target of meeting the European Union's aim of at least 20% renewable energy by 2020 is still a very long way off.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/10/2016 00:00

Renewable energy

300,000 euros for electric vehicle charging points in the Balearics

Announcement of subventions comprising 50% European regional development funds and 50% from the government itself.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter10/08/2015 00:00