by Emilia Lardizabal | Jan 13, 2026
Dozens of large-scale initiatives are straining grid capacity and accelerating strategic partnerships with tech giants. Both the public and private sectors are adjusting plans to meet surging demand, as companies such as Forestalia, Iberdrola and TotalEnergies secure key agreements to guarantee renewable power supply.
by info strategicenergycorp | Jan 12, 2026
Spain will serve as Vice President of the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), reinforcing its role in global energy governance at a time when renewables already supply 57% of the country’s electricity demand. The appointment comes amid the withdrawal of the United States from the agency.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Jan 9, 2026
The government activates six support schemes totalling €1.3695bn to boost strategic projects in energy storage, efficiency, offshore wind, thermal networks and industrial transition. A line-by-line overview of all active calls, including budgets, deadlines, requirements and eligible applicants.
by Strategic Energy | Jan 8, 2026
Madrid will host the first major energy event of 2026, with a strong focus on energy storage, regulatory frameworks and partnerships driving technological and financial innovation in the energy transition.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Jan 6, 2026
The country installed 8.85 GW of new renewable capacity last year—88% solar PV. As Spain looks to 2026, grid saturation and permitting bottlenecks are emerging as the main risks to sustaining growth.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Jan 5, 2026
The final resolution of Spain’s FEDER programme redraws the country’s storage map. Total funding was reduced, major players such as Aquila Capital exited the scheme, while new large-scale projects from RWE and Alter Enersun entered the portfolio. The outcome also brought a strong regional reshuffle, with Catalonia, Extremadura and the Canary Islands emerging as key beneficiaries of the changes.
January 13, 2026Spanish energy companies gear up to power data centres: 12 GW at stake and over €30 billion in investment
