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BOE-A-2026-4357 ·25 February 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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State Secretariat for Energy: resolution of demand access capacity tenders at transmission network nodes

The State Secretariat for Energy has resolved the tender for demand access capacity at specific nodes of the transmission network (voltage ≥ 220 kV), in accordance with the framework of Royal Decree 1183/2020 and the sixth transitional provision of Royal Decree-Law 8/2023. The resolution applies criteria based on the consumption start date, investment volume, and avoided greenhouse gas emissions to rank admitted applications. The process aims to unlock demand access capacities currently held in reserve.

In 2 key points

  1. Score of 0.4 points for every 2-month block of advancement in signing the access contract (Art. 26.5 RD 1183/2020) (anexo VI de la resolución de convocatoria)
  2. Ranking criteria: consumption start date, investment volume, and avoided GHG emissions (disposición transitoria sexta del Real Decreto-ley 8/2023)

How it affects those involved

For developers and applicants for transmission network access, the resolution determines the allocation of access capacity based on their scores regarding sustainability and speed of execution. Applicants who commit to signing the access contract earlier than the five-year period provided for in Royal Decree 1183/2020 receive an additional 0.4 points for every 2-month period of advancement (Annex VI). The outcome directly affects the viability of demand projects at the selected nodes.

Lifecycle

2026-02-25PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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