The Spanish electricity sector warns that the CNMC’s new regulatory proposal, despite certain improvements, continues to hinder the investments needed to electrify demand and meet decarbonization goals. Aelēc denounces inconsistencies between the CNMC and the Ministry for Ecological Transition, inadequate financial limits, and a cut in OPEX that jeopardizes the quality of supply and the viability of the model.

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.