Spain moved forward with environmental permitting for 1,609.1 MW of renewable energy capacity in just three weeks, according to an analysis carried out by Energía Estratégica, tracking project activity between 14 January and 3 February 2026 using data published in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
Of the total capacity processed, 464.6 MW correspond to wind power, while 1,144.5 MW are solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, meaning that solar represented 71% of the volume under assessment. Forestalia, Galp and Iberdrola led activity during the period, reflecting an acceleration in permitting as developers seek to secure environmental approvals, grid access and technical viability amid growing territorial competition.
Forestalia alone is promoting more than a dozen projects at different regulatory stages. Its subsidiary ERn Huesca submitted applications for eight new solar PV plants, including Gondul (22.9 MW), Bor (18.27 MW), Olrun (18.27 MW) and Berilio (23.1 MW), all of which entered the ordinary environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedure.
In parallel, the company obtained positive Environmental Impact Declarations (DIA) for additional projects such as Glen (88.4 MW), Kara, Buri and Magnética, also located in the province of Huesca. At the same time, Forestalia is advancing the Sición (48 MW) and Silvano (42 MW) wind farms in Zaragoza, both with favourable DIA decisions published since mid-January.
Iberdrola stood out through the hybridisation of the Cofrentes I wind farm in Albacete, adding a 154.7 MW solar PV plant to the existing installation, as well as securing authorisation for Capiruza II (41.8 MW) in Castilla-La Mancha. Along similar lines, Capital Energy processed the La Herrada Solar (41 MW) plant, designed to be integrated with a 52 MW wind farm, creating a hybrid facility with 55 MW of installed capacity.
Meanwhile, Galp ranked among the most dynamic players identified in Energía Estratégica’s report, which detected 50 projects entering environmental permitting over the past two months, many of them structured as hybrid renewable schemes combining multiple technologies.
BOE data also confirms progress by Repsol with the El Páramo wind farm (92.4 MW) and its 50.8 MW extension in León, both of which have already obtained favourable environmental declarations. Solaria, Naturgy and Morisca Wind also appear with projects at different stages of development.
Regional and technological breakdown
From a geographical perspective, newly permitted capacity is mainly concentrated in Aragón, Castilla y León and Castilla-La Mancha. Aragón leads with a mix of solar and wind projects driven by Forestalia and EDP Renewables. Castilla y León adds initiatives such as El Páramo and its expansion, alongside developments in Zamora and Valladolid. In Castilla-La Mancha, activity is focused on Albacete and Guadalajara, where Iberdrola, Capital Energy and Cruceta Solar are concentrating investment.
One of the most notable trends identified is the growing commitment to technological hybridisation. Iberdrola, Endesa, Capital Energy and EDP Renewables are developing projects that combine solar PV with wind or hydropower, leveraging existing grid connection points. These hybrid models improve capacity factors, reduce intermittency, and optimise grid evacuation infrastructure.
Hybrid projects currently under permitting include Cofrentes I (154.7 MW), FV Cíjara (55 MW), La Herrada Solar (41 MW) and FV Belchite (13.5 MW), among others.
A complementary Energía Estratégica report provides a broader view of developer behaviour, showing that many of the projects recently submitted for environmental approval also appear in ongoing BOE monitoring. This overlap highlights a pattern of concentration among companies with strong regulatory expertise, defined territorial strategies and advanced approaches to grid integration and renewable hybridisation.
Outlook
In summary, the advancement of 1.6 GW of renewables in just three weeks confirms the strong momentum of Spain’s renewable energy market. Forestalia, Galp and Iberdrola are leading not only in terms of volume, but also in execution capacity and technological diversification. The shift towards hybrid renewable plants, combined with a territorial focus on regions with strong solar irradiation or wind resources, signals a new phase of technical and regulatory competitiveness in the Spanish energy transition.
Against this backdrop, on 12 February, Madrid will host the Future Energy Summit Iberia Renewables & Storage, marking the start of the FES international roadshow 2026.
The event will bring together hundreds of public and private sector stakeholders to discuss how the energy transition is progressing across Iberia, at a time when regulatory frameworks are accelerating, and new investment opportunities in renewables, energy storage and grid integration are emerging. Tickets are now available.
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