What is the energy sector like in Spain?

As such, it is centred on the massive development of renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification and renewable hydrogen. Notwithstanding its considerable progress to date on decarbonising and increasing the share of renewables in the electricity sector, Spain’s total energy mix is still heavily dominated by fossil fuels.

What are Spain's energy policies?

The country’s energy policies are centred on massive deployment of renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification and renewable hydrogen. While the share of renewables in the electricity sector has risen, the report finds Spain’s total energy mix is still heavily dominated by fossil fuels.

What will Spain's energy transition look like?

The main areas defined in the initial draft of Spain’s Recovery and Resilience Plan for the energy transition are efficiency, sustainable mobility, renewable energies, electricity infrastructure, storage and flexibility, and green hydrogen.

Why did Spain increase its energy imports in 2022?

In 2022, with the hydropower production at low levels due to droughts, Spain increased its energy imports (mostly oil and gas—the highest consumption in the last decade) to 2019 levels at 74 percent. In 2023, the situation improved, with imports decreasing to 70 percent.

Does Spain need wind power?

Spain has long been a leader in renewable energy, and has recently become the first country in the world to have relied on wind as its top energy source for an entire year. The country is attempting to use wind power to supply 40 percent of its electricity consumption by 2020.

What are the main sources of energy in Spain?

Andorra Thermal Power Station (Teruel). Primary energy consumption in Spain in 2020 was mainly composed of fossil sources. The largest sources are petroleum (42.3%), natural gas (19.8%) and coal (11.6%). The remaining 26.3% is accounted for by nuclear energy (12%) and different renewable energy sources (14.3%).