Spain proposes 80% renewable electricity requirement for data centers

Spain has introduced new regulations requiring data centers of 1 MW or larger to source at least 80% of their electricity from additional renewable generation with hourly matching, alongside grid access and water efficiency standards.

First covered Aug 26, 2026 · 5:55 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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31d PV Magazine Spain to require data centers to source 80% of electricity from renewables — Spain has proposed new rules requiring data centers to source at least 80% of their electricity from additional renewable generation, with hourly matching of…

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