The associations APPA Renovables, AEE and AELEC have joined forces in a strategic alliance to fight against the measures proposed by the Xunta de Galicia, outlined in the draft Law accompanying the regional budgets.

According to osé María González Moya, Director General of APPA Renovables, these provisions “will generate an immediate negative impact on the Galician renewable sector and, in the medium term, on the entire Spanish electricity sector.”

The joint statement issued by the three associations denounces two main measures they consider harmful to the industry.

First, the mandatory closure of wind farms over 25 years of operation unless they are repowered.

Second, the obligation for developers to sell part of the energy produced to customers within Galicia to facilitate the processing of new projects.

In an interview with Energía Estratégica España, González Moya warns: “These provisions increase legal uncertainty, slow down project development, and directly impact the competitiveness of the sector.”

He also alerts that the proposed measures “put more than €91 billion at risk, which are essential to achieving the objectives of the National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) for 2030.”

The statement also emphasizes that this regulation could make Galicia a less attractive territory for investment, affecting its strategic role in Spain’s energy transition.

“The forced closure of perfectly operational facilities is uneconomical and represents a market distortion,” adds González Moya, who also points out that these restrictions contradict constitutional and European principles regarding market unity.

The Response from Regional President Alfonso Rueda

From the Xunta de Galicia, President Alfonso Rueda has defended the measures as an effort to ensure that the benefits of renewable resources are perceived in the region.

“The Xunta’s intention is for the resources generated in Galicia to have a direct impact, primarily in Galicia,” he stated in an interview with a regional media outlet, where he also highlighted that these provisions aim to ensure lower energy costs for local businesses and more affordable prices for residents in areas where projects are developed.

He defended the repowering of wind farms as an opportunity to reduce environmental impact, arguing that this measure allows old turbines to be replaced with more efficient ones.

“Where there were ten or twelve turbines, we can now have one or two,” explained Rueda, emphasizing that his government’s initiatives have the support of the Galician public.

“Companies must think not only about their balance sheets but also about the territories where they are located,” he concluded.

The alliance between APPA Renovables, AEE, and AELEC represents an unprecedented effort to ensure a stable and competitive regulatory framework in Galicia, allowing the consolidation of Spain’s renewable sector leadership.

While the associations argue that the proposed measures create distrust and hinder development, the Galician government maintains that its priority is to benefit local communities.

In this context, the future of the renewable sector in Galicia seems to depend on the ability of both parties to find a balance between regional development and sustainable investments, avoiding the risk that the energy transition could be compromised by regulatory tensions.