At the sector’s annual congress, the 12th Solar Forum, UNEF Director General José Donoso highlighted the significant reindustrialization opportunity that photovoltaic energy represents for the country, stating that “there is 70 GW of demand, attracted by the low energy prices offered by photovoltaics in Spain.” Redeia President Beatriz Corredor emphasized that “we are working as quickly as possible to implement the new OP 7.4, for which we began permitting last week.”

The reform of Royal Decree 413/2014 provides relief for special-regime plants, removes barriers to battery integration, and redefines dispatch priority — generating positive expectations within the sector, albeit with nuances regarding its industrial impact.

The Minister of Industry, Energy, and Mines, Jorge Paradela, points out that this is an “essential” investment and that the Regional Government will not accept this “injustice.”

“The commitment to renewables is a commitment to industry,” emphasized Joan Groizard, Secretary of State for Energy, at the opening of the meeting. The panel discussion of energy company CEOs highlighted photovoltaics as a vehicle for geopolitical security in Spain and Europe.

The new Royal Decree will remain open for public consultation until 24 October, although the sector does not foresee significant changes being demanded. Which areas hold the greatest potential under the new provisions?

With the acquisition of grid access permits for both generation and demand, Endurance is making progress in its growth plan after closing an agreement with Kenergy that will bring 800 MWh to market.