Uncertainty Surrounds Spain’s Renewable Energy Commitment

In the quiet outskirts of Figueruelas, a towering wind turbine rotates gracefully, its shadow stretching over nearby structures. This sight underscores the significance of renewable energy in this breezy region of Aragón, located in northeastern Spain, where expansive plains host a multitude of wind and solar farms.

Recently, Figueruelas has gained recognition as a beacon of Spain’s green energy transition, further enhanced by the commencement of construction on a large factory dedicated to manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles. A collaborative investment of €4 billion ($4.7 billion; £3.5 billion) from the Chinese company CATL and the Netherlands’ Stellantis is fueling this endeavor.

China’s ambassador in Spain, Yao Jing, referred to this project as