Key facts
- European Commission urges Spain to reduce gas reliance for grid stability.
- Recommendation follows last year's blackout.
- Enhanced grids, interconnections, and storage are proposed alternatives.
- Emergency gas measures should be replaced.
The European Commission has formally requested that Spain reduce its reliance on gas-fired power plants as a means to stabilize its electricity grid. This call comes in the wake of a significant blackout experienced last year. The Commission suggests that Spain should prioritize the development of better electricity grids, strengthen interconnections with neighboring countries, and increase energy storage capacity. These measures are proposed as replacements for the emergency measures that currently involve gas-fired plants, aiming for a more sustainable and stable energy system.