MITECO opens consultation to define how Spain will adapt its electricity market to the new European directive, aimed at protecting consumers, strengthening stability and increasing competition in the power system.

The legal dispute shakes Spain’s electricity system, opening a new front between the main grid operator and one of the country’s largest utilities, in a conflict with major political, technical and reputational implications.

With an associated investment of approximately 13.6 billion, it gives priority to covering the country’s industrial and development needs. The autonomous communities had the opportunity to assess the Proposal last September. Allegations can be submitted until December 16.

During the AEGE Energy Forum 2025, industry representatives proposed a new model of three-party contracts between the public sector, energy producers and electro‑intensive consumers — a formula aimed at reducing volatility and accelerating decarbonisation.

Industry representatives stress that the change sharpens price signals, reduces deviations, demands greater forecasting accuracy and, at the same time, opens up new opportunities for profitability, flexibility, storage and demand management.