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What type of electric supply does Spain use?

Let’s take a look at all of them! Spain’s standard electric supply is 220V. In old houses, you may still find the old 110V or even a combination of the two of them. The plug used in Spain is a two-round-pin plug and socket. It can either be small, which is suitable for small appliances, and large, which need an earth strip on the side of the plug.

How much electricity does Spain need?

In 2023, Spain’s electricity demand stood at roughly 244 terawatt hours, a figure that has been slightly decreasing in the last years. Today, approximately one quarter of the country’s energy needs is covered by electricity, although the share of electricity in final energy consumption has fluctuated strongly in the last four years.

How has the electricity sector changed in Spain?

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What percentage of Spain's electricity comes from renewable sources?

In 2022, all renewable sources together accounted for 45.5 percent of the nation's electricity generation. A significant share of Spain’s electricity generation continues to come from conventional thermal plants. Spain’s conventional thermal-generating capacity contributes more than half of the country’s total power supply.

Which companies provide electricity in Spain?

The leading company that provides energy in Spain is Grupo Endesa, which every region of the country calls by different names. However, more electric companies have started to appear recently. Although electricity in Spain works almost like that of every other EU country, you may find there are some slight differences.

How many electricity suppliers are there in Spain?

Spain’s electricity market is dominated by 3 main suppliers: Grupo Endesa, Iberdrola & Gas Natural Fenosa. Combined the 3 electricity suppliers account for an estimated 50% of the Spanish electricity market. While still highly concentrated, a number of smaller electricity suppliers have entered the market since deregulation in 1998.