September 24, 2024 12:19 GMT
POWER: Spain Approves New Regulation on Offshore Wind
POWER
Spain’s Council of Ministers, proposed by MITECO, approved a Royal Decree regulating offshore renewable production, to ensure projects are built in “high potential zones,” it said.
- It covers offshore wind and other marine renewables through competitive bidding.
- Competitive tenders will be guided by ministerial orders detailing location, power quotas, and non-economic criteria.
- Some innovative projects under 50 MW (wind) or 20MW (other) and those in state ports can bypass the bidding process but must meet certain conditions.
- Spain is aiming for 3GW of offshore wind and 60 MW of marine renewables by 2030
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