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On February 3, 2026, Spain's Ministry of Ecological Transition launched a consultation for its first offshore wind auction, targeting 3 GW of installed capacity by 2030. Industry concerns have been raised regarding the slow development of the regulatory framework necessary for the auction.

The consultation seeks input on potential wind energy areas, capacity, award criteria, and the introduction of a Contract for Difference (CfD) support scheme. It also explores the use of indexation in CfDs to stabilize returns for developers. Feedback is requested on competitive bidding, target capacity, and commissioning timelines for the awarded offshore wind farms.