Agreements with the system operator are central to assessing the viability, profitability and bankability of BESS investments in Spain. A sound legal and contractual structure helps mitigate regulatory risks, optimise revenue streams and strengthen the project’s overall legal certainty.
As data centres become major electricity consumers, PPA agreements are increasingly essential to secure long-term energy supply, manage price volatility and support project finance. Their legal structure is key to ensuring operational continuity and bankability.
Biomethane is positioning itself as a renewable energy source with significant growth potential in Spain. A clear understanding of the applicable regulatory framework and the required permits—from the Integrated Environmental Authorisation (AAI) to injection into the gas grid—is essential for the successful development of a biomethane project.
Data centers are essential infrastructures for digital transformation. However, their implementation in Spain faces regulatory and administrative hurdles.
Overview of the regulatory framework and the typology of energy storage facilities in Spain, focusing specifically on access and connection permits, environmental authorizations, and eligibility for capacity auctions related to battery storage.
Royal Decree 1183/20 requires energy consumption and demand facilities in Spain to provide an economic guarantee to the competent authorities, amounting to €40/kW.
In Spain, Energy Savings Certificates (CAE) can be bought and sold after validation and registration in the National Registry of Energy Savings Certificates.
The minimum content of the CAE Agreement, designed for the procurement or transfer of energy savings by a delegated or obligated entity, is outlined in Order TED/815/2023, dated July 18th. This order partially elaborates on Royal Decree 36/2023, of January 24th, governing the system of Energy Saving Certificates in Spain.
RD 184/22 establishes the legislative framework for companies wishing to enter the Spanish market as electric vehicle charging service providers. It sets out a series of obligations and rights in the provision of such services.
An escrow agreement is a contract between 3 parties: the buyer, the seller, and an impartial third party called the escrow agent. The escrow agent holds money or assets until certain terms of the agreement are met. Law firms can act as escrow agents, providing agility, security, trust and cost savings in business-to-business transactions.
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