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Spain

Overview

AttributeValue
SSS Relevance⭐⭐⭐ High
Market TypeLiberalized
Key Clean ResourcesNuclear (20%), Wind (23%), Solar (17%), Hydro (13%)
EAC SystemCNMC GO Registry (EU GOs)
Grid Carbon Intensity~120-150 gCO2/kWh (2024)

Spain achieved 56% renewable electricity generation in 2024, with a diversified clean energy mix including significant nuclear capacity. The country operates five nuclear reactors providing reliable baseload power, making Spain a strong SSS candidate.

SSS Relevance

⭐⭐⭐ High — Spain offers excellent SSS potential due to:

  • Operating nuclear fleet (7 reactors, ~7.1 GW) providing ~20% of generation
  • Substantial legacy hydro (~13% of generation)
  • Established EU GO system with clear residual mix calculations
  • Growing renewable share but nuclear remains in default supply mix

SSS-Eligible Resources

Resource TypeCapacity/OutputSSS Classification
Nuclear~7.1 GW, ~20% of generation✅ Clearly SSS — default delivered baseload
Legacy Hydro~17 GW, ~13% of generation⚠️ Depends on GO retirement status

Operating Nuclear Plants:

  • Almaraz I & II (2,000 MW)
  • Ascó I & II (2,000 MW)
  • Vandellòs II (1,087 MW)
  • Cofrentes (1,092 MW)
  • Trillo (1,066 MW)

Note: Spain plans nuclear phase-out by 2035-2037, but current plants contribute significantly to SSS pool.

Market Structure

Regulator: CNMC (Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia)

Market Model: Liberalized wholesale market; regulated and free-market retail options. OMIE operates Iberian spot market (shared with Portugal).

Grid Operator: Red Eléctrica de España (REE)

Major Utilities:

  • Iberdrola, Endesa, Naturgy, EDP España
  • Numerous smaller retailers

Clean Energy Policy

PolicyStatus
Climate TargetNet zero by 2050
Renewables Target74% of electricity by 2030
Nuclear PolicyPlanned phase-out 2035-2037
Coal Phase-OutLargely complete (minimal remaining)

PNIEC (Plan Nacional Integrado de Energía y Clima): Spain's integrated energy and climate plan targeting major renewable expansion while phasing down nuclear.

EAC Infrastructure

Primary System: Spanish GO Registry operated by CNMC

AttributeDetails
Registry OperatorCNMC
StandardEU Guarantee of Origin
AIB Member✅ Yes — participates in AIB Hub
ScopeRenewables, high-efficiency CHP

Residual Mix: Published annually by CNMC. Includes untracked nuclear generation in supplier disclosures.

Important for SSS: Spanish nuclear generation does not receive GOs — it remains in the "untracked" portion of supplier fuel mixes, making it clearly SSS-eligible for pro-rata claims.

Emissions Factors

SourceValueUse Case
Spanish Grid Average~120-150 gCO2/kWh (2024)Location-based Scope 2
Spanish Residual MixVaries (~250-350 gCO2/kWh)Market-based Scope 2
REE Fuel Mix DataReal-time availableVerification

Data Sources

References

  1. REE, "Renewable energies generated 56% of Spain's electricity mix in 2024"
  2. REE, "Electricity generation from renewable energies grows by 10.3% in 2024"