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The Spanish government has awarded contracts for access to eight energy nodes to address congestion in the electric grid, enabling €7 billion in industrial investments. The Ministry for Ecological Transition's first access contests were initiated in July 2025, targeting six autonomous communities with a total capacity of 3,681 MW.

Winners include Moeve and Atlantic Copper in Huelva, ACS in the Basque Country, and Stellantis in Galicia. The selection criteria emphasized reduced emissions and investment urgency. This process marks a shift towards competitive access, prioritizing projects with significant environmental impact and investment potential.