Spain Becomes First Country to Rely on Wind as Top Electricity Resource

In Spain the Winds of Change Are Coming

Read Article Source Here (Spanish Wind Association)

¡Muy bien! I take my non-existent hat off to Spain. In 2013, Spain made history by being the first country to use wind as a primary source of electricity. Wind covered 20.9% of the power demand, compared to the 20.8% that was powered by nuclear energy. According to the Spanish Wind Association (the AEE), this was enough energy to power 15.5 million houses – 90% of the total.

What direction will the winds blow for Spain’s proverbial energy future in the years to come? It is not certain. Apparently there could be some government reforms in Spain that would have an unfair impact on the wind sector this year – which could discourage investments.

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Spain. !Buena suerte mis amigos españoles!