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Spain revises renewable energy rules for data centers
Spain's government has eased renewable energy requirements for data centers, increasing application thresholds and reducing contract durations while maintaining a renewable energy goal.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 26 October 2026.
The story so far as of 26 October 2026
On 9 October, Spain's CNMC urged more flexibility in renewable energy requirements for data centers, suggesting easing the 80% renewable coverage obligation. On 26 October, the Spanish government revised these requirements, increasing the application threshold from 1 MW to 10 MW and reducing renewable contract durations from ten to six years. The goal of 80% renewable energy consumption remains, with a five-year transition period, and a new regulation includes automatic disconnection of data centers during network failures.
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Coverage, day by day
- Regulation
Spain eases renewable rules for data centers
Impact Data center operators must adapt to new thresholds and contract terms, affecting their energy sourcing strategies.
Sources: La Razon ↗, Invertia.com ↗
- Regulation
CNMC urges flexibility in data center regulations
Impact Data center operators face potential investment challenges due to stringent renewable energy requirements.
Sources: elcorreo.com ↗, Invertia.com ↗
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