Spain’s offshore PV potential estimated at 6.48 GW

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Research estimates Spain's floating offshore photovoltaic solar capacity to be between 4.45 and 6.48 GW, potentially covering up to 9% of national electricity demand. Key potential areas include the Strait of Gibraltar–Alboran Sea, Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean Sea under spatial maritime planning.

Spain could host 4.45–6.48 GW of floating offshore solar capacity, covering up to 9% of national electricity demand, according to new research. Using maritime spatial planning scenarios, researchers found potential is concentrated mainly in the Strait of Gibraltar–Alboran Sea, Canary Islands, and, under broader restrictions, the Mediterranean. The post Spain’s offshore PV potential estimated at 6.48 GW appeared first on pv magazine Global.