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 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 | Dec 24, 2025
The call is aimed at emerging technologies such as agrivoltaics, floating solar PV, collective self-consumption and renewable integration in infrastructure projects. It requires the integration of battery storage or hydraulic systems, the use of European-manufactured equipment, and projects that can be implemented before 2030.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Dec 22, 2025
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) warns that more than 4,500 MW of onshore wind capacity must be installed each year until 2030 to reach the target of 59 GW. In 2024, only 1,186 MW were added. The sector is calling for regulatory certainty, fewer administrative barriers and a more balanced tax framework to accelerate deployment.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Dec 19, 2025
The drop in captured prices to below €5/MWh is reinforcing buyer caution. “Clients are unwilling to sign contracts at €35 or €40 per MWh; they are looking at around €25 to €32/MWh at most,” warns Álvaro de Simón, advisor at ASB Renewables Consulting.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Dec 19, 2025
As storage gains ground and the urgency for energy autonomy intensifies, the COUNTRY MANAGER outlines his vision for a “hot” market moment: more incentives, less dependency, and a wide-open field for scaling up. At Hoymiles, the company is backing a clear formula to take the lead over competitors, based on a mature and stable supply chain, a focus on 10 to 30 MW projects, and the speed required to gain volume.
January 12, 2026Spain takes over IRENA vice presidency following U.S. withdrawal
