Spain’s renewable energy sources generated 13,460 GWh of electricity in July, marking a 23.2% increase from the same period last year, according to preliminary data from Spanish power grid operator Red Eléctrica de España (REE).
Renewables contributed 55.3% to Spain’s total power production in July, slightly down from 58.7% in June. Among the renewable sources, photovoltaic (PV) solar power continued to excel, setting new production records. In July, solar PV generated 5,840 GWh, a 27.7% rise year-on-year, achieving a new monthly high.
On 12 July, solar PV hit a new daily production record by generating 211 GWh, as reported by REE. Solar PV has now led the national power mix for three consecutive months, comprising 24% of total production. Nuclear power followed with a 20.8% share, while wind power accounted for 17.4%.
The provisional figures for July also showed substantial contributions from other renewable sources. Wind power generated 4,236 GWh, hydro power produced 2,213 GWh, and solar thermal contributed 718 GWh. Other renewable sources, including renewable waste and biomass, added smaller amounts to the total.
Spain’s national electricity demand rose by 0.2% in July to 22,730 GWh gross. After adjusting for temperature and working hours, there was a 0.8% year-on-year decline in electricity demand.
Spain’s continued reliance on renewable energy, particularly solar PV, underscores the country’s progress towards a greener energy future.
