Renewable energies in Andalusia They have established themselves as a key pillar in the economic and energy transformation of the region. Since the change of government in 2019, the boost to this sector has already generated 25.000 direct jobs and the creation of others is planned 21.500 jobs in the coming years. This growth is compounded by multi-million-dollar investments that place Andalusia at the epicenter of Spain's energy transition.
The president of the Board, Juanma Moreno, has reiterated on several occasions that the objective is to turn Andalusia into the largest producer and exporter of clean energy in Southern Europe"Andalusia dreams big and does so because it can," the Andalusian president recently stated, emphasizing that The community has reached "cruising speed" in the decarbonization and reindustrialization of its economy..
In the last six years, the development of renewable energies in Andalusia has supposed an investment of more than 8.500 billion euros, mainly in the construction of new solar, wind, solar thermal plants and in innovative projects such as the green hydrogen and the biomethaneThis commitment not only responds to the need to combat climate change, but also to generate stable employment and attract private capital.
The Green Hydrogen Valley and new strategic projects
The Andalusian Government has accelerated the procedures for the execution of more than around twenty green hydrogen projects, among which stands out the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, an initiative that will mobilize €4.000 billion investment and will create 10.000 direct jobsAccording to the regional government's forecasts, these plants will be operational starting in 2026, positioning Andalusia as a benchmark in green hydrogen production at the European level.
This ambitious project is joined by others 50 biogas and biomethane developments, such as the Moeve and Bio Oils biofuel plant in Huelva, which already has 1.200 billion investment and will generate 3.500 jobsThese initiatives are part of the commitment of Juanma Moreno's Government to achieve a circular and sustainable economy to take advantage of the resources available in the community.
The impact of these actions will translate into a economic injection of an additional 6.500 billion euros and the creation of 21.500 new jobs in the medium term, according to official estimates. These data reflect that renewable energies in Andalusia They not only represent a cleaner energy model, but also an essential tool for wealth creation and territorial cohesion.
Renewable energy generation records: Andalusia doubles its capacity in six years
The generation park renewable energies in Andalusia has experienced exponential growth. Currently, the community has a installed capacity of 14.500 megawatts (MW), which is a increase of 137% compared to 2018, when the figure barely reached 6.100 MW.
Only in the last year they were incorporated 2.670 new MW, surpassing the record of 1.605 MW achieved the previous year. In this way, 66% of the total installed electrical power in Andalusia already comes from renewable sources, bringing the community closer to the "energy sovereignty" which Juanma Moreno has defined as one of the challenges of his Government.
In addition, the Andalusian Executive has revised upwards the objectives of the Andalusian Energy Strategy 2030, which already exceed those established in the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC). The new goals include: 82% of the energy generated in 2030 will come from renewable sources, compared to 81% nationally; that clean energy represents the 48,5% of final energy consumption; and that CO2 emissions are reduced by 55% compared to current levels.
Solar and wind energy, protagonists of the Andalusian mix
The success of renewable energies in Andalusia It relies mainly on Solar energy, thanks to more than 3.000 hours of sunshine per year in many areas of the territory. Andalusia already has 50 photovoltaic plants which provide 8.854 mw, to which are added 24 solar thermal power plants that generate others 997 mw. On the whole, Solar energy represents 68% of the renewable power installed in the community.
For its part, the eolic energy brings a 25% of the renewable mix, with 156 parks and 3.668 MW installedThe province of Cadiz leads this modality, with 1.423 mw, capable of supplying 1,9 million homes per year at full capacity.
To these resources are added Hydropower (639 MW), biomass and biogas (307 MW) and the first developments of ocean thermal energy, with 4,5 MW, which further diversifies the offer of renewable energies in Andalusia.
More than 170.000 self-consumption installations and a 140-fold increase
Another of the great advances in renewable energies in Andalusia is in the photovoltaic self-consumption, which has surpassed the 170.000 installations in homes, businesses and industries. The installed capacity has gone from 8 MW in 2018 to 1.122 MW by mid-2023, multiplying by 140 in just five years.
This increase reflects the commitment of citizens and the Andalusian business community with a more sustainable energy model, as well as the effectiveness of the incentives and policies of the Government of Andalusia in this ambit.
The Andalusian Government is calling for more state investment in the electricity grid.
Despite the progress of the renewable energies in Andalusia, the Board insists that the Central government must commit more with the development of the infrastructure necessary to ensure the success of the energy transition.
Currently, Andalusia has 42% less density of the electric transmission network than the national average, which represents a significant disadvantage for the development of new industrial projects. Paradela recalls that Without Andalusia, Spain would not be able to achieve the decarbonization objectives set out in the PNIEC., and therefore claims an immediate and firm response from the Government of Pedro Sánchez.
The impulse of the renewable energies in Andalusia demonstrates the commitment of the Government of Juanma Moreno with job creation, attracting investment and combating climate changeThe community is positioned as a national and international benchmark in clean energy, with strategic projects that will mark the future of the sector and will contribute to a more sustainable and competitive Andalusia.
