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Spain electricity prices exceed 200 euros/MWh for first time since 2022

Wholesale electricity prices in Spain have surged past 200 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh), a threshold not seen since the energy crisis in December 2022. According to the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE), the average price reached 201.99 euros/MWh on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. This volatility is attributed to increased electricity demand and rising natural gas prices, which heavily influence costs during non-solar hours.

Despite these price spikes, Spain's energy mix shows a strong trend toward renewables. In September, renewable sources provided 50.9% of the nation's electricity, with solar energy remaining the leading source for the sixth consecutive month, contributing 26.3% of the total supply. Non-carbon sources accounted for 71.3% of total monthly production.

In other regional developments, the Honduran government reported that U.S. operators have expressed interest in investing in the country's energy sector following the enactment of the Energy Justice Law. Additionally, the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) has approved $177 million to strengthen Honduras's transmission network. Meanwhile, Guatemala has implemented a temporary tax exemption on fuels to provide relief to consumers.

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ASEP · Asamblea Nacional · Autoridad Nacional de los Servicios Públicos · Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean · Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica · OMIE · Operador del Mercado Ibérico de Energía · Operador del Mercado Ibérico de la Energía · Panama · Red Eléctrica de España · Rodrigo Rodríguez J. · Spain

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