Red Eléctrica confirmed the auction date for the Active Demand Response Service (SRAD) for November 28, but changes in schedules and the lack of technical definitions are causing concern among stakeholders.

Ignis, Metka, and Iberdrola accounted for more than 500 MW, almost half of the new capacity authorized by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) in October. The analysis shows that the regulatory push is geared towards hybrid projects with storage and greater grid flexibility, while other developers opted for voluntary withdrawal.

According to the AEGE Energy Barometer, electricity prices for large industries in Spain are 169% higher than in France and 36% higher than in Germany. This price difference underscores the urgent need to accelerate the integration of renewable energy and implement long-term contracting mechanisms to maintain competitiveness and reduce dependence on gas and ancillary services.

The new framework introduces clear rules for batteries, energy communities and renewables, simplifies procedures and recognizes the overriding public interest of energy infrastructure.

In an interview with Strategic Energy Europe, Antonio Delgado Rigal, CEO of AleaSoft, explains how current market dynamics are forcing renewable business models to be redefined, seeking profitability through hybridisation, PPAs with floor prices, and smart risk management.

According to industry sources, the regulations proposed by the CNMC for distribution networks could nullify the increased investment announced by the Ministry to address industrial electrification, electric mobility, and housing development. What are the risks?

The company reports that the pace is as planned, with new infrastructure projects across the territory, and a 59% increase in its investment activity.

The system operator has begun testing to incorporate new plants capable of regulating voltage in real time, a key step to increase electrical stability and make better use of renewable generation in the Spanish grid.

More than 800 MW move forward across Aragón, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura and Andalucía, while the Valencia region faces setbacks in Statkraft’s projects.