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Spanish government eases renewable energy requirements for data centers

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The Spanish government sent the Council of State a new version of its draft decree to regulate data centers, which reduces some requirements but keeps the most controversial measures, according to the sector. Hourly matching to certify renewable consumption remains, with a transitional period of 60% until 2028 and 70% between 2029 and 2031. Spain DC estimates that up to 90% of committed investments for 2026-2030, worth up to 67 billion euros, would be at risk of relocation.

In 40 seconds

  • The new draft raises the threshold of application to data centers from 10 MW of consumption, versus 1 MW in the initial version.
  • Hourly certification of renewable energy is maintained, with requirements of 60% until 2028 and 70% between 2029 and 2031.
  • Data centers using the transitional period must join an Automatic Power Reduction System (SRAP).
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