Urgent Measures to Strengthen the Electricity System: Royal Decree-Law 7/2025

On 25 June 2025, Royal Decree-Law 7/2025 of 24 June was published in the Official State Gazette, introducing urgent measures aimed at reinforcing Spain’s electricity system. This new regulation marks a significant step forward in streamlining administrative procedures, promoting energy storage, and repowering existing facilities.

Key highlights include:

• Changes to the administrative authorization process for operation.
• New deadlines and procedures for project permitting.
• A revised definition of installed capacity.
• Provisions on shared infrastructure and energy storage.
• Measures to support repowering and hybridization of installations.
• These updates have a direct impact on renewable energy developers, system operators, and other stakeholders in the energy sector.

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