Analysis of Energy Systems in Europe: The Case of Wind Energy in Spain

Abstract

The world energy demand is increased each year so it is important to analyze how this demand is covered. As a consequence, it is imperative to accommodate the different frameworks to make that happen. Wind energy has proved itself as a generation source in which countries can rely on, so to simultaneously solve the dilemma of this type of generation resources, technology and policy-, the renewable energy sector should be studied. The aim of this work is to analyse situation of wind energy in one of the main countries in the European Union within this type of generation: Spain. A brief analysis of the current situation is made, accounting the importance of wind energy in the electric generation and future plans. Moreover, the evolution of the legislative frameworks is studied with the aim of figuring out if there is a relation between them and the changes in the annual installed powe concluded that Spain has an extraordinary renewable resource but planning, predictability and legal framework are needed to achieve a more sustainable energy model.