EU plans for renewable energy. An application to the Spanish case

Recent success in the installation of renewable energy is largely due to public financial incentives. Data reported in this article show the incessant growth of renewable energy implementation and the key process for achieving the complete replacement of mixed electric generation in the European Union; specifically, this paper focuses on the case of Spain. These data also emphasize the creation of skilled jobs is taking place and the source of economic growth that renewable energy will promote. The potential for solar and wind energy in Spain, if exploited efficiently [1], will result in energy independence and protection against negative environmental effects. ► Renewable energies are the only sources that will have a strong future in Europe. ► The generation of renewable energy has contributed to reducing the CO2 emissions. ► Renewable energies will result in a mass creation of jobs. ► The cost of fuel for solar and wind energy is zero. ► The four aims for energy in Spain; Wind energy, STE, PV, Biomass energy.