Spain’s renewable energy sources generated 13,460 GWh of electricity in July, marking a 23.2% increase compared to the same month last year, according to early estimates from Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica de Espana (REE).
Renewables accounted for 55.3% of the country’s total power production in July, down from 58.7% in June.
Photovoltaic solar power continued its upward trend, setting a new production record with 5,840 GWh, an increase of 27.7% year-on-year. On July 12, solar PV set a daily production record by generating 211 GWh.
For the third consecutive month, solar PV led the national power mix, contributing 24% of the total production. Nuclear power followed with a 20.8% share, while wind power accounted for 17.4%.
National electricity demand rose by 0.2% in July to 22,730 GWh gross. When adjusted for temperature and working hours, the demand declined by 0.8% compared to the previous year.
