Spain is one of the leaders in the technological and industrial development of renewable energies:

• The world’s number three producer of wind energy
• The world’s number four producer of photovoltaic solar energy, number two in Europe,
• Europe’s number four producer of biogas and number five producer of biomass,
• The country is also important in thermoelectric solar technology, the Almeria Solar Platform being of special note.

Several factors create a favorable setting for stimulating the renewable energies sector in Spain and make it possible for the country to offer one of Europe’s most attractive competitive combinations:

A regulatory framework which favors receiving and encouraging investment in the renewables sector (subsidy system, Technical Building Code, R&D aid, regional incentives, etc.).

Excellent natural resources: the best solar radiation in Europe (2,500 hours of sun), favorable climate conditions for developing wind energy (2,200 hours) and sea energy; as well as an obvious potential for developing bioenergy, geothermal energy and other alternative energy sources.

Industrial and Technology Cluster: Spain has a solid industry which encompasses the entire value chain. Additionally, top-flight industry drivers have entered the Spanish renewable energies market from other sectors (construction, utilities, etc.), bringing financial muscle, project development experience and access to foreign markets. The renewables sector also includes a significant number of foreign companies.

Developing the clusters would not be possible without our cutting-edge technology and R&D centers, as well as an extensive collection of researchers and qualified and competitive labor.

For further information, please visit the Business Opportunities tab for this sector.

To find Grants & Incentives available for this sector, click here to access our online database and select "Energy saving and renewable energies" under "Project classification", one of our search parameters.

Other useful links:

Wind map: interactive map to access the most recent data in terms of installed wind power, production and coverage of the demand by region.