The Government gives data centers five years to comply with the toughest requirements
The Executive will allow facilities, which had protested the rule, to opt for a transitional regime until 2031. Their intention is to approve it before the elections or even in caretaker government.
The Spanish government has maintained strict requirements for data centers, despite sector protests, but has relaxed the deadlines for compliance. The new regulations, which will apply to data centers with a contracted power of over 10 megawatts, require them to justify 80% of their energy consumption with renewable energy. The rules will be phased in over five years, until 2031, with interim targets of 60% and 70% renewable energy during peak hours.
The regulations aim to prevent data centers from driving up electricity costs for consumers and industry.
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