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Key Issues For Future Of Wind Energy In Spain

September 10, 2009

The journal Energy Policy has recently reported two studies that highlight some key issues for the future of wind energy in Spain. A team of engineers from the University of Zaragoza believes it is “technically viable and economically reasonable” for wind energy to account for 30% of Spain’s overall energy production. A report by two researchers from the University of Alcalá (UAH) and the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), meanwhile, says the number of jobs generated by this sector in the European Union has increased by 226% since 2003.

“Nowadays, wind farms supply around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain, but by 2030 this could rise to 30%”, says José Luis Bernal, of the Department of Electric Engineering of the University of Zaragoza and co-author of a study published recently in the journal Energy Policy.

His team has developed its own calculation method based on the amounts of energy contributed by various sources. The results show that an energy mix, with wind energy providing 30%, solar energy 20% and gas turbines a further 20% (10%-15% biogas and 5%-10% natural gas), is technically and economically viable in Spain.

The remainder would be made up of hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass energy (20% between the three) and energy from carbon power plants (10%), which should apply CO2 capture techniques in order to reduce their impact on global warming.

The proposal factors in the issue of wind turbines potentially standing still when there is wind, looks to a contribution by fossil fuels of less than 20% and does not consider the use of nuclear energy. “According to our calculations, the cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) could be maintained at between 5.5 and 6.1 Euro cents”, says Bernal.

The study shows that wind parks were already providing around 10% of Spain’s electricity in 2007 (260 TWh), when their energy generation capacity increased by 33.2%, going from 11.63 GW in January to 15.5 GW by December that year. This growth trend has held steady until the present day, both in terms of the megawatts produced and in generation of employment.

Favourable winds for employment

In 2008, wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the European Union, according to a report, also published in Energy Policy, by Maria Isabel Blanco, from the University of Alcalá (UAH) in Madrid, and Glória Rodrigues, from the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). “This is an increase of 226% in comparison to 2003″, the authors say.

The study shows that generation of this energy provides direct employment for 38,000 people in Germany, 20,500 in Spain and 17,000 in Denmark, the three major producing countries in the EU. Manufacturers of turbines and their components account for the largest number of jobs created, which are taken mostly by men (who account for 78%), as is generally the case in industrial production chains.

The report, based on a survey carried out among the leading companies in the sector, shows that a new market linked to wind energy is arising in Europe, with France, Italy, Ireland and Portugal also playing an active role. However, despite these dynamic developments, there is “a lack of specialists, project managers, engineers and operation and maintenance experts” for the wind farms. In order to resolve this situation, the study calls for measures to be put in place to educate workers and boost their mobility.

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59 Responses to “Key Issues For Future Of Wind Energy In Spain”

  1. Amanda Clark 4th on September 11th, 2009 2:38 pm

    In this story it was pretty much saying that by 2030 we will have a lot more substitutes to use like solar energy, wind power, power plants, and electric energy. Study showed that in 2007 wind parks were able to power 10% of Spain’s electricity. According to report wind power was able to provide about 104,000 jobs for people in the European Union. So the article is saying that with all this energy many were able to be provided jobs.

  2. Cassidy McCarter-4th on September 13th, 2009 1:00 pm

    Right now wind farms in Spain supply about 12% of electric energy produced in Spain, but scientists believe that by 2030 they will suppy about 30%. Scientists developed this calculation method based on the amounts of energy contributed by various sources. The results showed that an energy mix, with wind energy providing 30%, solar energy 20% and gas turbines a further 20% is technically and economically viable in Spain. Meaning…. wind mills are becoming more popular which is a good thing!

  3. Scott Urban 5th period on September 13th, 2009 2:22 pm

    1. 30% of Spains energy is wind energy.

    2. 2008 wind energy provided about 104,000 jobs in the EU.

    3. energy employment has more than 20,500 in Spain working.

    4. This growth has held steady until today.

    5. The issue of wind turbines lately standing still when there is wind.

  4. Celia Farrell-1st period on September 14th, 2009 1:13 pm

    1.The journal energy policy was recently reported 2 studies that highlight some key issues for the future of wind energy in Spain.

    2.Wind farms supply around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain.

    3. They have developed their own calculation method based on the amounts of energy contributed by various sources.

    4.The remainder would be made up of hydrolectric, geothermal and biomass enerrgy.

    5.A new market linked to wind energy is arising in Europe, with France, Italy, Ireland and Portugall.

  5. Joshua Sanchez on September 14th, 2009 2:37 pm

    This article syas that there is going to be wind energy in Spain.

    The EWEA jobs increased by 226% since 2003.

    Spain generates 12% of electric energy now but in 2030 that could increase by 30%.

    José Luis Bernal’s team his team has developed there own method about how much energy iis contributed from different sources.

    The results show with wind energy provids 30%, solar energy 20% and gas is turbines 20%.

  6. Michael worshim-6th on September 14th, 2009 7:09 pm

    Engineers from spain believe that 30% of wind energy should account for spains overall energy use.

    EWEA jobs have increased 226% since 2003.

    In 2009 wind farms produce 12% of spains energy.

    They predict that by 2030 the wind farms should produce 30% of spains energy.

    The team of engineers made its own calculation method based upon the amounts of energy contributed by various sources.

  7. MaRhea Wood - 2nd period on September 14th, 2009 7:49 pm

    1. A team of engineers believe that wind energy accounts for 30 % of overall energy in spain.

    2. The European Union has increased by 226% since 2003, says two researchers from the University of Alcala, and the European wind energy Association.

    3. Wind farms supply 12% of electric energy.

    4. Scientist say by 2030 electric energy will rise 30%

    5. Their are new wind energy farms rising in Europe, with France, Italy, Ireland, ans Portugal.

  8. Andrew Rice on September 20th, 2009 12:53 pm

    Andrew Rice 5th period Sept.20

    1.At this time wind percent is 15%.

    2. In 2030 it will be about 30%.

    3.In Spain 30% of energy is wind energy.

    4.The EP arived to help.

    5.In 2008 wind energy provided about 104,000 jobs to the europien union.

  9. Kathryn Wilson 4th period on September 20th, 2009 6:42 pm

    1. wind energy is now 30% of spains energy.
    2. The number of jobs generated by the sector in the European Union has increased by 226% since 2003.
    3. Wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the European Union in 2008.
    4.Wind farms supply about 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain.
    5.Wind parks were already providing around 10% of Spain’s electricity in 2007.

  10. Steven Owens 5th on September 20th, 2009 8:25 pm

    1. journal Energy Policy reported two studies for the future of wind energy in Spain.

    2.they plan to use it for 30% of Spain.

    3.there has been a huge jobi ncreasment by 226%

    4 in 2007 10% of spains use of energy is by the fans

    5.

  11. austin 6per hoffman on September 20th, 2009 10:10 pm

    30% of spains energy is from wind

    the europien union has incresed by by 226% since 2003 says 2 reserchers from the univarsity of alcala, and the europian wind energy association

    they predicted that by 2030 electricity will rise 3o%

  12. Kaylee Thom 4th on September 21st, 2009 4:23 pm

    wind percent is 15%
    in 2030 it will be 30%
    30% of energy is wind energy in spain
    The EP comes to help
    There will be 1040 jobs because of wind energy

  13. Noah Milchuck - 5th period on September 21st, 2009 4:42 pm

    1. Wind energy is 30% of Spain’s total energy.

    2. Ewea job inscreased 226% since 2003.

    3. By 2030, eletric energy will rise to 30%

    4. In 2008, wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the europaen union.

    5. The results shw with wind energy provide 30% and solar with 20% and gas is 20%.

  14. Xavier Robinson 4th Period on September 21st, 2009 10:19 pm

    1. Wind farms supply 12% of Spain’s electric energy.
    2. In Spain 30 percent of energy is wind.
    3. Scientist say that in 2030 electric energy will rise 30%.
    4. Jobs in the EWEA have increased 226% since 2003.
    5. Energy has helped employ more than 20,500 people in Spain.

  15. latraza horton 6th period on September 22nd, 2009 7:37 am

    by 2030 we will have a lot more substitutes to use like solar energy, wind power, power plants, and electric energy. Study showed that in 2007 wind parks were able to power 10% of Spain’s electricity. According to report wind power was able to provide about 104,000 jobs for people in the European Union. the article is saying that with all this energy many were able to be jobs.

  16. Savannah Watson 2nd on September 22nd, 2009 9:27 am

    1. 30% of all of Spains energey is wind.
    2. Wind farms suppy 12% pecent of that energey.
    3. The generation of this energey will provide direct employment for 38,000
    4. In 2008 wind energey provided 104,000 jobs.
    5. There is an 226% increse since 2003.

  17. Tara Harville on September 22nd, 2009 8:13 pm

    1.In 2008 energy provided 104000 jobs.
    2.In 2003 it increased 226%
    3.The generater for this will employ 38000.
    4.Wind farm supply 12% of energy.
    5.Of all Spain’s energy 30% is wind.

  18. brett stoddard 5TH on September 27th, 2009 1:54 pm

    1).30% of the overall energy in spain is wind energy.
    2).Farms supply around 12% of electric energy produced in spain.
    3).By 2030 this could rise to 30%.
    4).In 2008, wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the European Union.
    5). The generation of this provides direct employment for 38,000 people in Germany.

  19. John Baudendistel 4th period on September 28th, 2009 10:30 am

    This is my article summary for 28/9/09

    30% of energy in spain is wind energy. Nowadays, wind farms supply around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain. By 2030, the world will many alternatives for fuel. Solar and wind energy are becoming more popular and useful for electricity.

  20. Devin Platts 1st period on September 28th, 2009 2:41 pm

    1.30% of all wind in spain is wind energy.
    2.5-10 % is natural gas
    3. Wind parks where providing 10% of spains electricity.
    4.By 2030 the winds energy could rise up to 30%.
    5.Wind farms provide 12% of the energy.

  21. Logan Knox 2nd on September 28th, 2009 3:31 pm

    (1)30% of spains energy is wind.

    (2)Wind farms supply 12%of electrical energy.

    (3)2008 wind energy provided about 104,000 jobs in the EU.

    (4)Scientist say that in 2030 electric energy will rise 30%.

    (5)Wind parks were already providing around 10% of Spain’s electricity in 2007.

  22. amari anderson- ortiz p.1 on September 28th, 2009 5:11 pm

    1. Spain uses 30% of wind energy.
    2. The generation of wond energy provides employment for 38000 people in Germany.
    3. Wind farms produce 12% of that thirty percent of energy.
    4. there are 1040 jobs because of wind energy.
    5. There are new wind farms getting built in Europe.

  23. kathryn walls 6th period science on September 28th, 2009 5:15 pm

    The journal energy policy was recently reported 2 studies that highlight some key issues for the future of wind energy in Spain.
    Wind farms supply around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain.
    They have developed their own calculation method based on the amounts of energy contributed by various sources.The remainder would be made up of hydrolectric, geothermal and biomass enerrgy..The journal energy policy was recently reported 2 studies that highlight some key issues for the future of wind energy in Spain.

  24. Emily Woodard 2nd on September 28th, 2009 5:30 pm

    1 The generation of this provides direct amployment for 38,000 people in Germany.
    2 By 2030 the cloud rose to 30%.
    3 3o% of spains energy is wind energy.
    4 In 2008 wind energy provided around 104,000 people in European Union.
    5 Farms supply a12% of electric energy produce in spain.

  25. alex 4th period on September 28th, 2009 7:41 pm

    Scientists are trying to find more efficiant ways to use wind energy. That isbecause 30 percent of Spain’s energy is wind energy. Because of that, the EWEA jobs have incresed by 226 percent since 2003. Wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the European Union in 2008. Wind parks were already providing around 10 percent of Spain’s energy in 2007 and are now providing about 12 percent.

  26. Celia Farrell-1st period on September 28th, 2009 8:19 pm

    1. Wind energy is 30% of Spain’s total energy.

    2. EWEA job inscreased 226% since 2003.

    3. By 2030, eletric energy will rise to 30%.

    4. In 2008, wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the Europaen Union.

    5. The results show wind energy provided 30% and 20% with solar and 20% is gas.

  27. Chase Lovell 5th on September 29th, 2009 6:41 am

    1.30% of spains energy is wind
    2.Farms supply around 12% of electric energy produced in spain.
    3.In 2008 energy provided 104000 jobs.
    4.By 2030, eletric energy will rise to 30%
    5.The generation of this energey will provide direct employment for 38,000

  28. adayzah watkins 6th period on September 29th, 2009 7:39 am

    1.The journal energy policy was recently reported 2 studies that highlight some key issues for the future of wind energy in Spain.

    2.Wind farms supply around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain.

    3. They have developed their own calculation method based on the amounts of energy contributed by various sources.

    4.The remainder would be made up of hydrolectric, geothermal and biomass enerrgy.

    5.A new market linked to wind energy is arising in Europe, with France, Italy, Ireland and Portugall.

  29. adayzah watkins 6th period on September 29th, 2009 7:40 am

    1.The journal energy policy was recently reported 2 studies that highlight some key issues for the future of wind energy in Spain.

    2.Wind farms supply around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain.

    3. They have developed their own calculation method based on the amounts of energy contributed by various sources.

    5.A new market linked to wind energy is arising in Europe, with France, Italy, Ireland and Portugall.

  30. Raine Aslan - 4th period on October 5th, 2009 8:50 pm

    1. Wind farms in Spain supply about 12% of electric energy produced there.

    2. Scientists believe that by 2030, they will suppy about 30%.

    3. EWEA jobs have increased 226% since 2003.

    4. Wind parks were already providing around 10% of Spain’s electricity in 2007.

    5. In 2008, wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the European Union.

  31. James Russell6th on October 11th, 2009 9:44 pm

    1. Wind Mills make wind energy
    2. Nowadays, wind farms supply around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain, but by 2030 this could rise to 30%.
    3. Energy can supply CO2 power.
    4. In 2008, wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the European Union.
    5.Three major producing countries in the EU. Manufacturers of turbines and their components account for the largest number of jobs created.

  32. Logan Storey on October 12th, 2009 4:27 pm

    Wind energy is now 30% of spains energy.
    Wind farms supply around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain.
    The study shows that wind parks were already providing around 10% of Spain’s electricity in 2007.
    In 2008, wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the European Union.
    Manufacturers of turbines and their components account for the largest number of jobs created.

  33. Sophia Fos. 4th period. on October 12th, 2009 4:36 pm

    Wind energy plays a big role in Spain. It helps produce energy, but also produces jobs. The jobs spread through out Denmark, Germany, and Spain. The people who manufacture the turbines are made up of 78% men. 12% of Spain’s energy is wind, but everyone is hoping that by 2030 it will make up 30% of the energy. With this increase in wind energy coming, the use of fossil fuels is expected to be 10%, this will help reduce global warming. A new market for wind energy is arising in Europe, the only problem is that many people do not have knowledge of the wind machines. Hopefully people will be taught about wind energy and can help reduce global warming world wide.

  34. claire lorino 4th on October 12th, 2009 6:07 pm

    1.Scientists are trying to find more efficiant ways to use wind energy.
    2.Wind farms supply around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain.
    3.In 2008 wind energy provided around 104,000 people in European Union.
    4.There are 1040 jobs because of wind energy.
    5.Of all Spain’s energy 30% is wind

  35. Elijah Hurskin 4th period 8:39 on October 19th, 2009 9:19 pm

    1. Today farms produce 12% of the electric energy in spain.
    2. By 2030 wind farms could produce 30% of spains electricle energy.
    3. Scientist are trying to find better ways to use wind energy.
    4. Jobs in energy are increasing..
    5.Wind energy can help slow global warming.

  36. Lamonte' C. Turner on October 27th, 2009 4:42 pm

    This story was pretty much saying that by 2030 we will have a lot more substitutes to use like solar energy, wind power, power plants, and electric energy. Study showed that in 2007 wind parks were able to power 10% of Spain’s electricity. According to report wind power was able to provide about 104,000 jobs for people in the European Union. So the article is saying that with all this energy many were able to be provided jobs

  37. Joey Kavanagh on October 27th, 2009 9:44 pm

    Right now spains wind percentage is 15%. in spain they use 30% wind energy. wind feilds are generating 10% of energy. there are 1040 jobs because of wind energy.

  38. Kerry Dunn-4th on November 2nd, 2009 5:20 pm

    In these days, wind farms supply around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain. By 2030 wind farms will supply around 30%. The researchers results show that an energy mix, with wind energy providing 30%, solar energy 20% and gas turbines a further 20% is technically and economically viable in Spain. The remainde would be made up of hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass energy and energy from carbon power plants, which should apply CO2 capture techniques in order to reduce their impact on global warming. Wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the European Union in 2008.

  39. Julia Harrelson 5th Period on November 7th, 2009 3:23 pm

    1.The jorual ‘Energy Polcy” reported highlights of studies on the future of wind energy in Spain.
    2.A team of enginrs from Spain feel it is a technically viable & ecommically reasonable.
    3.Jose luis Beranl said, “Nowdays wind farms supply around 12 percent of electric wind energy produced in Spain, but by 2030 this could rise to 30 percent.
    4. This study was published in journal Energy Policy.
    5.Jose’s team has made their own calculation based on the amounts of energy made by various sources.

  40. 1st period Lena on November 15th, 2009 3:25 pm

    ARTICLE SUMMARY

    ~30% of Spains energy is wind energy

    ~The number of jobs generated by the sector in the European Union has increased tremendously from 2003 to 2008.

    ~ 78% of the people that work there are men.

    ~ In 2008 wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the European Union.

    ~Wind farms supplies around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain.

  41. Savannah Watson 2nd on November 16th, 2009 9:24 am

    1. Wind energy is 30% pof spains overall energy.

    2. Wind farms Provide about 12% of electrical energy.

    3. In 2008 wind energy provided about 104000 jobs.

    4. This is an increse of 226% from 2003.

    5. This energy provides 38000 jobs for Germany 20500 for Spain and17000 for Denmark.

  42. Caroline Whorton 6th 11-13-09 on November 16th, 2009 4:56 pm

    1. Few researchers said this particular job increased since the year of 2003.
    2. Wind farms supply about 12 percent of electric energy.
    3. In order to reduce global warming power plants should apply CO2.
    4. José Luis Bernal and his team has developed their own calculation method base.
    5. Wind energy provides about 104,000 jobs.

  43. ethan abston 5th period on November 16th, 2009 6:46 pm

    1. 30% of Spains energy is wind energy.

    2. 2008 wind energy provided about 104,000 jobs in the EU.

    3. energy employment has more than 20,500 in Spain working.

    4. This growth has held steady until today.

    5. The issue of wind turbines lately standing still when there is wind.

  44. natalie seavers 6th on November 16th, 2009 9:03 pm

    2008 wind energy provided about 104,000 jobs in the EU

    30% of Spains energy is wind energy

    the issue of wind turbines lately standing still when there is wind

    energy employment has more than 20,500 in Spain working.

    this growth has held steady until today.

  45. Kris L. 2nd period on December 7th, 2009 6:07 pm

    1.The journal Energy Policy has recently reported two studies that highlight some key issues for the future of wind energy in Spain.
    2.A report by two researchers says the number of jobs generated by this sector in the European Union has increased.
    3. His team has developed its own calculation method.
    4.The results show that an energy mix, with wind energy providing 30%.
    5.The remainder would be made up of hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass energy.

  46. Logan Storey on December 7th, 2009 6:27 pm

    1.Wind energy is 30% of Spain overall energy production.
    2.At EWEA the number of jobs generated by this sector in the European Union has increased by 226% since 2003.
    3.Wind farms supply around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain.
    4.In 2008, wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the European Union.
    5.Study shows that wind parks were already providing around 10% of Spain’s electricity in 2007.

  47. Ebone' Yarbrough--5th period on December 10th, 2009 5:50 pm

    The European Union has increased by 226% since 2003, says two researchers from the University of Alcala, and the European wind energy Association.EWEA jobs have increased 226% since 2003.Right now wind farms in Spain supply about 12% of electric energy produced in Spain, but scientists believe that by 2030 they will supply about 30%.A report by two researchers says the number of jobs generated by this sector in the European Union has increased.In 2008, wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs in the European Union.Study shows that wind parks were already providing around 10% of Spain’s electricity in 2007.In order to reduce global warming power plants should apply CO2.

  48. Courtney Terry per.4th on August 31,2009 on December 14th, 2009 10:00 pm

    1. 30% of Spains energy is wind energy.
    2. 78% of the people that work there are men.
    3. In 2008 wind energy provided about 104000 jobs.
    4. This is an increase of 226% from 2003.
    5. Wind energy can help slow global warming.

  49. Kyle Moellenkamp 4th period on December 14th, 2009 11:01 pm

    1.30% of Spains energy comes from the wind
    2.Wind farms provide 12% of electrical power in spain
    3.in 2008 wind energy provided more than 100,000 jobs in Europe
    4.78% of the workers are men
    5.there has been an increase of 226% from 2003

  50. Kaila Poleon 4th Period on January 11th, 2010 8:02 pm

    1. In 2008 wind energey provided 104,000 jobs.

    2. Wind parks are providing 30% of Spains energy

    3. Energy Policy has reported two studies that involve some key issues for the future of wind energy in Spain.

    4. Scientist predict that in 2030 electric energy will rise 30%.

    5. It has provided direct employment for people in Germany, Spain and Denmark, the three major producing countries in the EU

  51. Maysie Spears 4th period on January 18th, 2010 6:54 pm

    1. Wind energy is 30% of Spain’s energy.
    2. EWEA jobs have increased 226% since 2003.
    3. Farms produce 12% of electric energy in Spain.
    4. Scientists predict that by 2030 electric energy will rise 30%
    5. Wind energy can slow down global warming.

  52. Ta'Naisha Hill on February 8th, 2010 9:05 am

    1. 30% of Spains energy is wind energy.
    2.EWEA jobs have increased 226% since 2003.
    3..In 2008 wind energy provided more than 100,000 jobs in Europe.
    4.This growth has held steady until today.
    5.. Wind energy can slow down global warming.

  53. mauhaun 1 on February 8th, 2010 5:10 pm

    1. Spains power is mostly wind power.
    2.EWAE jobs increased about 226%.
    3. Scientist predict that in 2030 electric energy will increase 30%.
    4. Farms make up 12% of Spains power.
    5. Wind energy could clean the universe.

  54. Ta'Naisha Hill 5 on February 22nd, 2010 9:07 am

    1.) 30% of Spains energy is wind energy.
    2.) Farms produce 12% of electric energy in Spain.
    3.)Scientists predict that by 2030 electric energy will rise 30%
    4.)Scientists predict that by 2030 electric energy will rise 30%
    5.).The remainder would be made up of hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass energy.

  55. gabrielle covey 5 period on March 8th, 2010 9:09 pm

    1.) Spain’s overall energy is wind energy.
    2.) The amount of jobs in the European Union has increased by 226 percent.
    3.) Winfarms supply around 12 percent of the electric energy.
    4.) This article is about key issues for future of wind energy in Spain.
    5.) In 2008, wind energy provided around 104,000 jobs.

  56. Ruhi Singh- 2nd period on March 29th, 2010 5:13 pm

    1.Wind farms supply around 12% of the electricty.
    2. Spains power is mostly wind power.
    3. Wind parks were already making 10% of Spain’s electricity.
    4. 2008 wind energy provided about 104,000 jobs in the EU.
    5.The EWEA jobs increased by 226% since 2003.

  57. Dylan Clark 4th period on March 29th, 2010 9:58 pm

    1) 30% of Spain’s energy is wind
    2) Wind farms supply around 12% of the electric energy produced in Spain.
    3) An energy mix is technically and economically viable in Spain.
    4) Wind energy provided about 104,000 jobs in Europe in 2008
    5) Wind parks provided about 10% of Spain’s electricity in 2007

  58. keenan drake 2nd on April 5th, 2010 8:30 pm

    1. wind energy is 30% pof spains overall energy
    2. wind farms Provide about 12% of electrical energy
    3. in 2008 wind energy provided about 104000 jobs
    4. this is an increse of 226% from 2003
    5. this energy provides 38000 jobs for germany 20500 for spain and17000 for denmark

  59. madeline Holifield 4th period science on April 30th, 2010 4:44 pm

    1.A team of engineers from the University of Zaragoza believes it is “technically viable and economically reasonable” for wind energy to account for 30% of Spain’s overall energy production.
    2.The study shows that wind parks were already providing around 10% of Spain’s electricity in 2007 (260 TWh), when their energy generation capacity increased by 33.2%, going from 11.63 GW in January to 15.5 GW by December that year.
    3.The study shows that generation of this energy provides direct employment for 38,000 people in Germany, 20,500 in Spain and 17,000 in Denmark, the three major producing countries in the EU.
    4. The results show that an energy mix, with wind energy providing 30%, solar energy 20% and gas turbines a further 20% (10%-15% biogas and 5%-10% natural gas), is technically and economically viable in Spain.
    5.The proposal factors in the issue of wind turbines potentially standing still when there is wind, looks to a contribution by fossil fuels of less than 20% and does not consider the use of nuclear energy.

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