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Published on: 07. October 2025

Spain: What is slowing down the energy transition despite records in renewables

Spanien, Andalusien, Hightech Sonnenkraftwerk Gemasolar in Fuentes de Andalucia nahe Sevilla, Solarturm, Solarwaermekraftwerk
Spain is the largest producer of solar energy in the EU: thermal power plant near Seville. (IMAGO / H. Tschanz-Hofmann)

In 2024, Spain set records in the expansion of renewable energies. Three quarters of its electricity is now CO2-free. Nevertheless, the country is suffering from heat, floods, forest fires and political polarization. And the green transformation remains uncertain because the government has not passed a budget since 2023.

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Isabel Cuesta

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Last updated: 07. October 2025

Spain EU climate policy Renewable energies Forest fires Climate damage
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