by Emilia Lardizabal | Jan 21, 2026
Spain’s national markets and competition regulator has approved permanent amendments to electricity operating procedures 3.1, 3.2 and 7.2, aimed at curbing abrupt voltage fluctuations and strengthening grid stability.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Jan 20, 2026
Environmental permitting has been launched for 12 battery storage projects totalling 485.9 MW, most of them hybridised with solar PV plants and concentrated in key renewable regions such as Extremadura, Castile and León and Andalusia.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Jan 20, 2026
After years of rapid renewable capacity growth, executives from Acciona Energía, ENGIE, Saeta Yield and FE Energy agree that Spain must now prioritise electricity demand growth and deliver clear regulatory frameworks for energy storage to sustain the energy transition.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Jan 19, 2026
From April 2026, China will scrap VAT rebates on solar exports. The impact is already being felt across the market, with experts forecasting a 10–15% increase in panel prices, tightening supply chains and triggering pre-buying worldwide.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Jan 16, 2026
Spain’s southern region introduces an express procedure for hybridised storage projects exempt from environmental assessment. With more than 800 MW under development and €354.5 million secured from EU funds, Andalusia aims to accelerate investment and strengthen its position as a renewable energy hub.