Solar powers 28% of Spain's electricity in May, leading four straight months

Spain's solar generation hit a record 7,696 GWh in May, representing 28.3% of the country's monthly electricity mix and marking the fourth consecutive month photovoltaics have been the largest source.

First covered Aug 5, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

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3h PV Magazine Photovoltaics lead Spain’s electricity mix for four consecutive months — Solar generated 7,696 GWh in Spain last month, a new all-time high for monthly PV generation and equivalent to 28.3% of the country's electricity mix.

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