Spain launches capacity market, commits €17 billion to grid infrastructure

Spain is introducing a new capacity market to remunerate generation, storage, and demand flexibility while increasing planned electricity grid investment through 2030 to secure supply reliability.

First covered Sep 17, 2026 · 4:51 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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9d PV Tech Spain to launch capacity market, announces US$ 19.5 billion grid infrastructure investment — Spain has announced plans to create a capacity market for the national electricity system in order to secure 'security of supply'.

9d PV Magazine Spain launches capacity market as grid investment rises above €17 billion — Spain is introducing a new mechanism to remunerate generation, battery storage and demand for providing firm capacity and flexibility, while increasing planned…

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