During the eclipse, what happens to solar power generation?
On 12 August, the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun. IGNIS Head of Asset Management, Íñigo Díaz, explains how this phenomenon affects photovoltaic generation and the power system On Wednesday, 12 August, the Moon will once again pass between the Earth and the Sun, creating a rare astronomical event. Beyond its scientific…
What happens to the power system during a heatwave?
José Ramón Arechederra, IGNIS Energy Management Director, explains how these events affect both electricity consumption and generation Heatwaves are a regular feature of summer in Spain and, beyond driving temperatures higher, they also put the power system under greater pressure. Electricity demand rises, the availability and performance of some generation technologies change, and anticipating market…
ENGIE and IGNIS sign a long-term Battery Storage Agreement in Spain
The agreement covers battery energy storage projects located in several regions of Spain, with a total installed capacity of 625 MWh. This agreement provides ENGIE with access to the flexibility offered by these assets for the next ten years, while allowing IGNIS to secure the revenue generated by their operation.
IGNIS consolidates its position as a leading independent player in the Portuguese market
IGNIS celebrates its second anniversary as a representative of power plants in Portugal. Since its arrival in the country, the energy company has progressively increased its presence in the various segments of the electricity market, consolidating its leading position among independent players in the sector. Leveraging the capabilities acquired in Spain, IGNIS's activity […]
IGNIS completes the transfer to IGNIS Luz, its energy supply business for SMEs
ENGIE has completed the acquisition of 100 % of IGNIS Luz, the energy marketing division for SMEs of the IGNIS group, after the fulfillment of the necessary conditions precedent and the receipt of the corresponding regulatory approvals. With this transaction, IGNIS advances its strategy, maintaining its integrated profile within the energy sector and focusing its activity on supply and solutions […]
IGNIS reaches a strategic agreement with ENGIE for the acquisition of IGNIS Luz, its energy supply business to SMEs
ENGIE will acquire 100% of IGNIS Luz, the SME energy supply division of the IGNIS energy group. The two companies announced the acquisition on Thursday, March 26. The transaction is expected to close by mid-2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Based in Madrid, IGNIS Luz has […]
IGNIS Energía reaches 10 GW under representation in the Iberian electricity market
At IGNIS Energía, we have reached a new milestone: 10 Gigawatts under representation in the Spanish and Portuguese electricity markets. This achievement reflects our sustained growth in recent years and the consolidation of a diversified portfolio that covers all generation technologies: photovoltaic, wind, concentrated solar power, cogeneration, hydroelectric, combined cycle, and biomass. In addition to […]
IGNIS launches I-Flex, the project that will transform the electrical system through flexibility
IGNIS Energía has been selected by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) and the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE) to lead one of the five pilot projects approved within the first regulatory sandbox for the energy sector in Spain. The chosen project, I-Flex, represents a step forward […]
IGNIS Energía becomes the first independent electricity company to participate in Portugal's ancillary services
IGNIS Energía, the company of the Spanish IGNIS group, a leader in asset representation in the electricity market and participation in ancillary services for renewables in Spain, is making history in Portugal by becoming the first independent aggregator[1] authorized to participate in ancillary services in Portugal and to do so with renewable energy plants. The […]
IGNIS Energía enters the Portuguese electricity markets with its representation business
IGNIS Energía, the Spanish IGNIS Group company specializing in asset representation in the electricity market and participation in renewable energy balancing services in Spain, is making a strong entry into Portugal, having generated over 100 GWh since beginning its renewable energy representation and operation activities in the Portuguese electricity markets.