Legal sources on renewable energy

Spain: Overview of legal framework

Overview of promotion system

In Spain, the generation of electricity from renewable sources is mainly promoted through a price regulation. System operators may choose between two options: a guaranteed feed-in tariff and a guaranteed bonus (premium) paid on top of the electricity price derived on the free market. Furthermore, investments in systems and equipment required for the generation of electricity from renewable sources may be deducted from tax.

Overview of access to the grid

In Spain, systems that generate electricity from renewable energy sources are statutorily entitled to connection to and usage of the grid at a priority. System operators may be contractually entitled to an expansion of the grid, of which they are to bear the cost if the expansion is required for a system to be connected to the grid. Apart from that, the grid operator is obligated to expand his grid in compliance with the general provisions of energy law.