The seven nuclear reactors in Spain generated 20.26% of the country's electricity during the year 2022. It was the third source by percentage, behind wind (22.1%) and combined cycle plants (24.7%) Despite the fact that the installed capacity of the Spanish nuclear park has remained unchanged for decades (7.1 GW) and accounts for just under 6% of total, it contributes a fifth of all the electricity generated.
"We cannot produce more than we produce," explained Ignacio Araluce, president of Foro Nuclear, during the presentation of the document.