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Evolution of the Energy Mix over the last 10 years in Spain

The national energy mix has been changing with a progressive increase in renewable energies over the last decade. The European Union policies focused on climate change and the fulfilment of the commitments assumed by Spain have supported the change to have a cleaner energy generation every day. In this article we analyze this evolution and highlight some data of interest for professionals in the sector.

Distribución porcentual del Mix Energético de España 2014-2023. Datos de Red Eléctrica Española (REE) / Percentage distribution of Spain's Energy Mix 2014-2023. Data from Red Eléctrica Española (REE).

Fuente: Datos de Red Eléctrica Española (REE). Distribución porcentual del Mix Energético de España 2014-2023 / EN: Data from Red Eléctrica Española (REE). Percentage distribution of Spain’s Energy Mix 2014-2023

As seen in the graphic, year after year there has been an increase in the total installed capacity from renewable sources, meeting and exceeding Spain’s target for the percentage distribution of the country’s energy generation sources.

Potencia Instalada (MW). Mix Energético España 2014 - 2023. Datos de Red Eléctrica Española (REE) / EN: Installed capacity (MW). Energy Mix Spain 2014 - 2023. Data from Red Eléctrica Española (REE).

Potencia Instalada (MW). Mix Energético España 2014 – 2023. Datos de Red Eléctrica Española (REE) / EN: Installed capacity (MW). Energy Mix Spain 2014 – 2023. Data from Red Eléctrica Española (REE).

Porcentaje de Participación - Mix Energético España 2014 - 2023. Datos de Red Eléctrica Española (REE) / EN: Percentage Share - Energy Mix Spain 2014 - 2023. Data from Red Eléctrica Española (REE).

Porcentaje de Participación – Mix Energético España 2014 – 2023. Datos de Red Eléctrica Española (REE) / EN: Percentage Share – Energy Mix Spain 2014 – 2023. Data from Red Eléctrica Española (REE).

As seen in the graphs above, there has been a significant increase in the total installed capacity of both wind and solar photovoltaic power in the last 5 years.

According to the installed capacity reports on the REE website, at the beginning of 2015, solar photovoltaic energy represented 4.46% of the installed capacity in the country, and by the beginning of this year 2024 it represents 20.26% of the total installed capacity.

If we review the information on installed capacity annually from 2005 to 2026, where the installations made for self-consumption are discriminated, we can see the importance on regulatory changes have had for the growth of renewable installations at residential, commercial and industrial level, seeking not only to have clean energy sources, but additionally, an economic saving in energy costs.

Regulatory changes have been decisive elements for the growth of renewable energies.

Evolución de la potencia renovable anual instalada. Fuente REE y APPA Renovables. / EN: Evolution of annual installed renewable capacity. Source: REE and APPA Renovables.

Evolución de la potencia renovable anual instalada. Fuente REE y APPA Renovables. / EN: Evolution of annual installed renewable capacity. Source: REE and APPA Renovables.

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