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the top positions, while it ranks second in combined wind and solar energy production, behind Germany.
Thanks to Spain’s excellent efforts in the renewable energy sector, the country installed technology to boost renewable energy production by 5,900 MW in 2022. Of this, 4,500 MW were generated through solar panels, while wind technology generated 1,400 MW of energy.
Solar technology has finally taken centre stage in Spain’s electricity production after promising impressive potential for many years. Solar panels have also surpassed hydroelectricity in generating capacity, becoming the thirdlargest energy producer in Spain.
Spain’s renewable potential was crucial in supporting its European neighbours, affected by the Ukraine conflict and the ensuing energy supply tensions. Spain closed 2022 with its highestever export rates, also supporting France and Portugal.
Betty Henderson
SPANISH sources confirmed to the European Union on Thursday, March 23, that the President, Pedro Sánchez, will travel to Beijing to meet with the Chinese President, Xi Jinping.
Although Sánchez will go as a national leader and not as an EU spokesperson, sources from the Spanish government have informed the EU and the United States of the objectives of the bilateral meeting saying they are aiming to strengthen relations and defend Spain’s interests in China.
Full details for the meeting are yet to be announced although it will come days after the Chinese Premier presented his peace plan to Moscow regarding the war in Ukraine. Spanish sources confirmed that Sánchez will discuss the issue of the war with Xi Jinping.
Sánchez spent Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24 in Brussels at European Council sessions where he heard the EU’s plans for peace in Ukraine. Although Sánchez will not represent the EU in China, he is expected to defend the European position on issues such as the war.
As a global leader, China’s economic and political influence continues to grow, and Sánchez’s visit will undoubtedly be followed with great interest across the world.
