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Spain Proposes Renewable-Energy Requirements for Data Centres

Spain is consulting on a proposal that would require data centres above 1 MW to cover at least 80% of hourly electricity consumption with renewables.

The proposal may shape PV planning, but it is not a final project award.
The proposal may shape PV planning, but it is not a final project award.

The proposal targets hourly renewable coverage

Spain is consulting on a proposed regulation for data centres above **1 MW**. PV Tech reports that it would require at least 80% of hourly electricity consumption to come from renewables, with new renewable capacity matched through self-consumption or power-purchase agreements. Source: PV Tech.

The policy is not a construction instruction

The measure remains under consultation. Even if adopted, a percentage target does not determine PV capacity, roof availability, land rights, storage duration, grid connection or the chosen project-delivery model. Those inputs should be resolved before a structural scope is released.

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