The reform promoted by the Government will speed up the deployment of hybrid storage in renewable plants, a necessary measure for the sector to be competitive and safe.

The technical analyses carried out by Red Eléctrica (REE), AELEC–Compass Lexecon and INESC TEC, and the Government’s 28-A Committee reveal discrepancies regarding the causes of the blackout.

The Green and Connected Spain Alliance is entering a key phase of institutional dialogue with a ten-point technical proposal to transform the electricity system and position renewables as the industrial foundation of the country.

The top energy officials from four key Spanish regions will take part in the panel “Solar and Wind: Drivers of Regional Transformation”, where they will discuss regulatory challenges, social conflicts, electrification, and strategies to accelerate renewable energy deployment.

The Energy Technology Centre (ITE) has presented its annual accounts with a 21% increase in turnover and has brought together 150 business leaders from the sector.

Brussels has issued a reasoned opinion for non-compliance with Directive (EU) 2023/2413, which mandates the simplification and acceleration of permitting procedures for renewable energy projects. Both countries have two months to amend their legal frameworks.

The report published on 17 June confirms insufficient voltage control capacity, planning failures, and premature disconnections that worsened the blackout. Red Eléctrica is now under scrutiny, with regulatory measures and potential sanctions expected.

According to APPA Renovables’ May 2025 report, renewables generated 12,754 GWh, with solar PV leading the mix. There were 269 hours with zero or negative prices, while gas demand for power generation surged by 68.1%.