Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has set out the priorities for his government under a plan to accelerate the country’s energy transition in response to the conflict in Iran.
Sánchez told delegates at WindEurope 2026 that Spain has “chosen to break (the) chains” of the “geopolitical chaos” that is holding some countries “hostage” to high energy prices by doubling down on the energy transition “with greater determination”.
To achieve this, the government will boost the uptake of renewable energy by removing permitting barriers, Sánchez said. “We need less bureaucracy and more investment, while listening to the needs of local communities.
“We will prioritize projects that bring real and tangible benefits to their territories. We will introduce a new milestone system to speed up licensing.”
He added that the government will also prioritise repowering projects.