Solar Energy in Spain

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Looking ahead

The Spanish government continues to promote the investment and expansion of both photovoltaic and solar thermal power in the country. The dramatic growth—close to 400% more PV power was installed in 2008 than in 2007—is still only a fraction of the country’s total power use and total renewable production.

The government, however, is committed to advancing the sector, and Spanish companies and research institutions plan to continue to be at the forefront of the growing global field.

Says Javier Anta, president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Industry Association, “The solar industry will be a major part of the government’s goal of 20 percent renewable energy by 2020” Continues Anta, “We’re facing a grand challenge: consolidating that which we’ve achieved so far, setting the framework for future development, and creating a sector that makes our country proud.”

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