The Strait of Hormuz crisis temporarily relieves the finances of Spanish renewables
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz drove up gas and electricity prices, giving breathing room to hundreds of Spanish renewable plants, especially solar ones, that were struggling to repay their loans. Forecasts for the end of 2026 point to revenues of between 35 and 40 euros per MWh, compared with the just over 20 euros expected before the crisis. UNEF had requested a 945 million euro line from the ICO for some 10,000 MW in difficulties.
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- Higher gas prices driven by the Hormuz crisis lift projected solar plant revenues to 35-40 euros per MWh for the end of 2026.
- Solar projects need around 30 euros per MWh to service their debt, compared with the just over 20 euros expected before the crisis.
- UNEF asked the ICO for a 945 million euro line to support some 10,000 MW of installations with financial difficulties.
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