During the event organised by Future Energy Summit (FES), regional energy officials evaluated the Spanish Government’s recent decree aimed at strengthening the oversight of electricity operators, highlighting both its support and areas requiring improvement.

The Government will increase the resilience of the system with a list of specific actions that will be incorporated into the current Planning. The electrification of the economy, storage and flexibility are being promoted, which will contribute to the sustainability and resilience of the system.

The reform promoted by the Government will speed up the deployment of hybrid storage in renewable plants, a necessary measure for the sector to be competitive and safe.

The technical analyses carried out by Red Eléctrica (REE), AELEC–Compass Lexecon and INESC TEC, and the Government’s 28-A Committee reveal discrepancies regarding the causes of the blackout.

The Green and Connected Spain Alliance is entering a key phase of institutional dialogue with a ten-point technical proposal to transform the electricity system and position renewables as the industrial foundation of the country.

The top energy officials from four key Spanish regions will take part in the panel “Solar and Wind: Drivers of Regional Transformation”, where they will discuss regulatory challenges, social conflicts, electrification, and strategies to accelerate renewable energy deployment.

The Energy Technology Centre (ITE) has presented its annual accounts with a 21% increase in turnover and has brought together 150 business leaders from the sector.

Brussels has issued a reasoned opinion for non-compliance with Directive (EU) 2023/2413, which mandates the simplification and acceleration of permitting procedures for renewable energy projects. Both countries have two months to amend their legal frameworks.

The report published on 17 June confirms insufficient voltage control capacity, planning failures, and premature disconnections that worsened the blackout. Red Eléctrica is now under scrutiny, with regulatory measures and potential sanctions expected.