Grid connection
Grid connection for data centres in Spain
Checked 11 October 2026: new transmission connections in parts of Spain are allocated in limited rounds (operator’s term: concurso de acceso de demanda, in force since 17 July 2025). 6.3 GW of data-centre demand has been granted grid access (October 2026).
Rules on new connections in Spain
Every rule in force that pauses, rations or conditions new connections, whole country first.
| Where | Voltage | Who | Status | Operator’s term | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain in parts | Transmission | All customers | Rationed | concurso de acceso de demanda | 17 Jul 2025Filed, checked 11 Oct 2026 |
| Madrid in parts | Transmission | All customers | Rationed | nudos susceptibles de convocatoria de concurso | 15 Sep 2026Filed, checked 11 Oct 2026 |
Wait and demand
As published, with the month each figure refers to. Power in MVA is read as MW.
- 6.3 GW of data-centre demand has been granted grid access (October 2026). Filed, checked 11 Oct 2026
Next date
- 10 Nov 2026No rule here has a future date on record. Our next check of Spain is due by this date.
Questions
Can a new data centre get a grid connection in Spain now?
New transmission connections in parts of Spain are allocated in limited rounds (operator’s term: concurso de acceso de demanda, in force since 17 July 2025). 1 more rule applies at other voltages or places; each is listed on this page.
More on Spain
From the European grid connection tracker: rules and figures as the system operators and regulators publish them, each checked against the publication. Last check 11 October 2026.
Sources, checked 11 October 2026: BOE (Spanish official gazette), MITECO, Red Eléctrica.