Energy Spain

spain 1 of world s leading countries in development , production of renewable energy. in 2010 spain became solar power world leader when overtook united states massive power station plant called la florida, near alvarado, badajoz. spain europe s main producer of wind energy. in 2010 wind turbines generated 42,976 gwh, accounted 16.4% of electrical energy produced in spain. on 9 november 2010, wind energy reached instantaneous historic peak covering 53% of mainland electricity demand , generating amount of energy equivalent of 14 nuclear reactors. other renewable energies used in spain hydroelectric, biomass , marine (2 power plants under construction).

non-renewable energy sources used in spain nuclear (8 operative reactors), gas, coal, , oil. fossil fuels generated 58% of spain s electricity in 2009, below oecd mean of 61%. nuclear power generated 19%, , wind , hydro 12% each.