[SMM PV News] 'Red Eléctrica' Launches Real-Time Voltage Control for Renewables in Spain

Published: Mar 26, 2026 13:20

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Following the approval of 'Operational Plan 7.4', Spain's grid operator 'Red Eléctrica' has officially launched real-time, setpoint-based voltage control services, allowing renewable energy installations to provide dynamic grid support. Live since March 17, the system enables generation units to adjust reactive power in response to operator signals. Over 50 installations are now actively participating, with 74 facilities (totaling roughly 6.7 GW) already qualified, including 32 PV plants. To incentivize participation and reduce technical curtailment, the framework offers maximum dispatch priority and compensates at approximately €1/MVArh. Looking ahead, the operator plans to roll out zonal reactive power capacity markets by the fourth quarter of 2026.

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