October 01, 2024 10:26 GMT
RENEWABLES: Renewables Account for 57% of Spanish Output Over Oct 2023-Sept 2024
RENEWABLES
Around 57% of the power generated in Spain has come from renewables over Oct 2023-Sept 2024, with output surpassing 50% in each month, data from the Association of Renewable Energy Companies show.
- Hydro output surged by 67.5% on year due to abundant resources, while photovoltaic generation increased by 22.3%, securing third place behind wind and nuclear.
- And even adjusting for an exceptionally wet year, over 54% of electricity generation would still be renewable.
- Additionally, the association emphasised that commitments to electrification and storage will be needed to further integrate renewables.
- Spain is targeting 81% of electricity generation to be renewable by 2030, with targets of 76GW of PV, 62GW for wind, 4.8GW of thermal solar and 1.4 GW for biomass capacity.
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