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BOE-A-2026-8786 ·21 April 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Electricity system operators: new protection criteria for the Spanish electricity system

The Secretariat of State for Energy has approved a new operating procedure to establish the general protection criteria for the Spanish electricity system (Resolution of 16 April 2026). This measure is adopted in accordance with Article 30.2 of Law 24/2013 and is integrated into the regulatory framework for the production, transmission, and supply of electrical energy.

In 2 key points

  1. Entry into force on 22 April 2026 (Texto fuente)
  2. Adoption of general protection criteria for the Spanish electricity system (Resolución de 16 de abril de 2026)

How it affects those involved

Operators and agents in the electricity sector must adjust their operating procedures to the new system protection criteria to ensure industrial safety and supply (ref. BOE index). The regulation strengthens technical security and coordination within the Spanish electricity grid.

Lifecycle

2026-04-21PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-04-22Into forceComes into force (Texto fuente)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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