Contribution of renewable energy sources to electricity production in the autonomous community of Navarre (Spain): A review

  1. López González, L.M. 1
  2. Sala Lizarraga, J.M. 2
  3. Míguez Tabarés, J.L. 3
  4. López Ochoa, L.M. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de La Rioja
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    Universidad de La Rioja

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0553yr311

  2. 2 Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
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    Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea

    Lejona, España

    ROR https://ror.org/000xsnr85

  3. 3 Universidade de Vigo
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    Universidade de Vigo

    Vigo, España

    ROR https://ror.org/05rdf8595

Revista:
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

ISSN: 1364-0321

Año de publicación: 2007

Volumen: 11

Número: 8

Páginas: 1776-1793

Tipo: Artículo

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DOI: 10.1016/J.RSER.2006.01.002 SCOPUS: 2-s2.0-34250378730 WoS: WOS:000248262100008 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

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Resumen

Economic development in recent decades has been characterised by the increased use of fossil fuels. Clearly, a significant amount of this energy does not fall in line with the principles of sustainable development, either because of its contaminating effect or because of its non-renewable nature. Today, Navarre generates around 60% of its electricity requirements by means of wind power and small hydropower stations. On the downside, Navarre's energy consumption is above average for the European Union and its economy is growing at an annual rate in excess of 5%. The Castejón (800 MW) thermal power stations, scheduled for enlargement, generate more energy than Navarre's entire wind power sector. In terms of hydroelectric power, there are around 200 small hydropower plants in operation. In addition, the Autonomous Community of Navarre has installed a biomass plant in Sangüesa, with an installed output of 25 MW, annually generating 200 GWh through the combustion of 160,000 t of cereal straw. In addition, Navarre, specifically Tudela, is the site of the largest solar energy plant in Spain, producing 1.2 MWp, following its connection to the grid at the beginning of the year. Two thirds of the 10,080 panels are arranged in a central body and the remaining third are panels pertaining to different technologists and technologies involved in research and development. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.