Photovoltaic solar energy

Solar energy, or photovoltaic energy, is one of the most efficient renewable sources at present and will be key in the process of decarbonising the planet. And all thanks to an essential part: the photovoltaic cell. This electronic device has the capacity to capture and transform light energy into electricity, and in recent years it has continued to evolve in terms of materials and manufacturing techniques.

Reducing emissions and moving towards decarbonising energy are two fundamental objectives for safeguarding the planet. To achieve this, combining the most competitive renewable energies, as wind, photovoltaic and hydraulic energy, in hybrid installations — that can be complemented by storage systems — is proving to be an effective tool for delivering clean and efficient energy.

Photovoltaic solar energy is obtained by converting sunlight into electricity using a technology based on the photoelectric effect.

The company, through its subsidiary Iberdrola México Renovables, has built two new photovoltaic power stations in Mexico: Santiago in San Luis Potosí and Hermosillo in Sonora.

Four companies have been winners of the second Startup Challenge launched by the company: Photovoltaic panel cleaning.

In recent years, the rise in photovoltaic self-consumption has seen solar panels becoming a common feature in urban and rural landscapes around the world. The boom in this type of self-consumption, which is also part of the fight against climate change, is the result of technological advances, a decrease in the price of the components needed for these installations, a reduction in the amount of red tape, and help at both local and national levels.