Spain's coal dies – Long live gas?

The phase-out of coal-fired generation in Spain marks a milestone in the country’s green transition but also presents immediate challenges for the grid. Surging renewable capacity requires backup generation when there is no sun or wind. Interconnectors, demand-side management and storages will be crucial in the coming years, but also gas-fired plants. Reporting by Pablo Bronte, Editor Iberia, Montel News.

Contributor: Margarita Flores, senior power research analyst at LSEG.

Coal plant demolition footage provided by Iberdrola and Endesa.