According to the Spanish power transmission system operator Red Eléctrica de España (REE), Spain added nearly 6.5 GW of new renewable power capacity in 2019 (6,456 MW), corresponding to a 13% increase in the renewable capacity. During 2019, 93 new solar PV power plants added 3,975 MW, while 86 new wind projects added 2,319 MW and 10 other renewable projects added 162 MW. Most of the new renewable capacity came from auctions held in 2017 (5,689 MW). This strong growth in the renewable capacity contributed to raise Spain's installed capacity by 5.6% at the end of 2019.
With the increase in installed capacity, wind power generation rose by 9.3% to nearly 21% of the power mix (i.e. the same level as nuclear and combined-cycle poer generation). Solar power generation rose by 19% in 2019, reaching its highest level to date. Overall, renewables accounted for 37.5% of the power mix.
The share of renewables in the electricity mix should reach 40% by 2020, according to the National Action Plan for Renewable Energies (PANER, 2010). Under the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030, renewables should contribute to 74% of power generation by 2030 and 100% in 2050.
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