The National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) projects that by 2030, Spain’s electricity sector will have a total installed capacity of 214 GW. Of this target, 160 GW is expected to come from renewable sources, and 22 GW will be allocated to storage at various scales, from daily to seasonal.

In detail, 62 GW is expected to come from wind, including 3 GW from offshore wind; 76 GW from solar photovoltaics, of which 19 GW will be dedicated to self-consumption; 14.5 GW from hydropower, while other renewable technologies will complement the rest. This plan would require doubling current wind capacity and nearly tripling photovoltaics to meet the set goals.

Installed capacity by Autonomous Communities

Castilla y León leads the wind energy landscape with 6,952 MW and a total of 2,395 MW in solar energy, positioning it as a key region in the renewable sector, with a strong presence of hydropower amounting to 4,399 MW. The region shows a solid balance in its renewable energy mix.

Andalusia stands out particularly in the photovoltaic sector, with 6,592 MW in solar energy, complemented by 3,665 MW in wind and 623 MW in hydropower. This community strongly focuses on solar energy, with a clear emphasis on diversifying its energy mix.

Castilla-La Mancha ranks with 6,864 MW of solar photovoltaic energy, one of the highest capacities in the country, and 4,999 MW of wind energy, alongside 651 MW of hydropower, solidifying its position in renewable energy development.

Extremadura emerges as a powerhouse in solar energy, with 7,441 MW, the highest figure of any community. It also has 89 MW of wind and 2,277 MW of hydropower, positioning it as a leader in Spain’s energy transition.

Aragón has a capacity of 5,487 MW in wind energy, complemented by 2,739 MW of solar and 1,335 MW of hydropower. Its strong presence in wind energy makes it a reference in the northern part of the country.

Galicia presents a significant balance between wind and hydropower, with 3,933 MW and 3,732 MW, respectively, and a modest presence in solar with only 19 MW. Its energy mix reflects a focus on more traditional renewable resources.

Catalonia offers a combination of energy sources with 1,406 MW of wind, 352 MW of solar, and 1,922 MW of hydropower. Hydropower is particularly significant, representing a large part of its renewable matrix.

Navarre adds 1,556 MW of wind, 241 MW of solar, and 238 MW of hydropower. Its wind energy capacity makes it a significant region in the clean energy generation in northern Spain.

Murcia continues to develop its solar capacity with 1,676 MW, while its presence in wind and hydropower is more limited, with 264 MW and 35 MW, respectively. Solar energy is the predominant energy source in the region.

Asturias, with 698 MW of wind and a limited capacity of 1 MW in solar, mostly relies on hydropower with 806 MW. The community reflects a renewable focus mainly based on hydropower.

The Basque Country maintains a modest capacity in renewable energy, with 153 MW of wind, 55 MW of solar, and 179 MW of hydropower, being a region with lesser dependence on renewables compared to other communities.

La Rioja contributes 448 MW in wind, 103 MW in solar, and 52 MW in hydropower. While its capacity is smaller, it still contributes to the national clean energy mix.

The Balearic Islands and Canary Islands have geographical limitations, but both have made progress in solar energy, with 337 MW in the Balearics and 278 MW in the Canaries. Wind energy has a reduced presence in both regions, with 4 MW and 648 MW, respectively, while hydropower is almost nonexistent in the Balearics and minimal in the Canaries.

Cantabria and Madrid have smaller renewable capacities. Cantabria has 35 MW of wind, 5 MW of solar, and 99 MW of hydropower. Madrid, with 63 MW of solar and 109 MW of hydropower, has a limited presence in the renewable sector compared to the rest of the country.