en.Wedoany.com Reported - Spain's solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation set a new historical record in June, leading the national electricity mix for the third consecutive month.

Clean energy generated a total of 14,020 GWh in June, up 12% year-on-year, accounting for 58.4% of the national electricity mix. Including generation from self-consumption facilities, the share of renewable energy reached 60%. The growth in solar power has effectively driven the increase in the share of renewable energy in Spain's electricity system and consolidated its leading role in the energy transition.

Nuclear power was the second-largest source in June, accounting for 18.5%, followed by wind power (15.75%), combined cycle (15.65%), and hydropower (8.9%). Of the total national electricity generation in June, 79.8% was CO2-equivalent emission-free.

The growth in solar output highlights the importance of energy storage for maximizing the utilization of renewable electricity. In June, 1,003 GWh of energy was integrated into the grid via batteries and pumped storage hydropower plants, with 592 GWh subsequently returned to the system to help balance supply and demand.

Solar PV performed prominently in island systems. In the Balearic Islands, solar PV generation grew by 5.6%, accounting for 14.7% of the archipelago's electricity mix. On June 25, solar power set a new daily generation record, and the following day, renewable energy generation in the archipelago also hit a historical high. In the Canary Islands, solar PV generation increased by 8.3%, reinforcing the progress of clean energy in the region's electricity system, where renewables already account for 26.5% of generation.

The June data indicates that solar PV not only maintains its leading position but also continues to expand its contribution to Spain's electricity system, becoming the main driver of renewable energy growth.

This solar growth occurred against a backdrop of largely stable electricity demand. Adjusted for temperature and calendar effects, Spain's national electricity consumption in June fell by 0.9% compared to the same month last year, but the gross value increased by 0.5% to 21,970 GWh. Additionally, self-consumption facilities generated 1,414 GWh, a model driven by the expansion of solar PV among households and businesses. Cumulatively for the first half of the year, national electricity consumption reached 127,020 GWh, up 1.4% year-on-year; after adjusting for weather and calendar factors, the actual demand increase fell to 0.9%.