Renewables produce almost 60% of Spain's electricity

Spain significantly increased its renewable energy generation in the first half of 2024, with renewables contributing 60 per cent of its electricity, up from 51 per cent a year earlier, driven by new solar capacity and increased output from hydropower plants, according to data from grid operator Redeia, with wind farms generating 24.4 per cent of the total, solar plants 16. per cent, and hydropower dams 15.9 per cent, aligning with Spain's goal to reach 80 per cent renewable electricity by 2030.