Renewable energy in Spain

Renewable energy in Spain, consisting of bioenergy, wind, solar, and hydro sources, accounted for 25%.0% of the Total Energy Supply (TES) in 2023. In the same year, the share of electricity generated from renewable sources reached 50.3%, reflecting the country's progress towards its decarbonisation goals. Wind energy production reached 24.5%, hydroelectric 13.6%, and solar 20.3% of total energy production in 2023.

Spain, along with other European Union (EU) States, has a target of generating 32% of all its energy needs from renewable energy sources by 2030. A previous target of 20% for 2020, with an additional 0.8% available for other EU countries under the cooperation mechanism, was reached and slightly surpassed.

Spain has many energy related national policies, including the Climate Change and Energy Transition Act of 2021 aims for climate neutrality by 2050, with targets including 74% renewable energy production, a ban on polluting vehicle sales by 2040, and mandatory low-emission zones in cities. The Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (2021-2030) aligns with EU goals, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40%. Royal Decree 244/2019 promotes rooftop solar adoption with financial incentives for surplus energy exports. While renewable energy employment declined after 2015, the sector has been recovering since 2018, though regional growth remains uneven.