A fondo: Análisis 2016 | In depth: 2016 Analysis www.futurenergyweb.es 28 FuturEnergy | Diciembre December 2016 ¿Qué nos depara 2017? Para empezar y atendiendo al anuncio del propioministro Álvaro Nadal, una subasta de 3.000MW. Apenas ha trascendido nada sobre los detalles, lo que supone una gran oportunidad para introducir modificaciones y evitar los errores de la primera. ¿Qué pedimos desde la Asociación Empresarial Eólica? Nos gustaría que se nos consultara para poder ayudar a eliminar riesgos futuros: no en vano nuestros asociados han participado con éxito en subastas de todo el mundo y conocen de primera mano las buenas prácticas internacionales. Entendemos que el sistema de subasta adecuado es aquel que consiga volver a atraer inversión y crear empleo, lo cual pasa por un modelo que, además de fomentar la energía barata, autóctona y sin emisiones con el mínimo coste para el consumidor, apueste también por la industria y la tecnología propias, es decir, por el fomento del tejido empresarial español. Este sistema debería incluir al menos calendarios de subastas a tres años; requisitos de precalificación (proyectos identificados de modo que se priorice los que son viables);mecanismos de control por parte del Gobierno para garantizar que se hagan los proyectos y, en caso contrario, poder reaccionar a tiempo; y avales acordes a la trascendencia del proyecto. El nuevo Gobierno tiene retos importantes por delante, ya que debe liderar la Transición Energética de España y lanzar un modelo energético que se adapte a los retos a los que se enfrenta. El sector eólico está dispuesto a hacer sus deberes para ser un actor clave de este proceso. A día de hoy, la eólica es la única tecnología que tiene industria propia en España, la que más beneficios por megavatio instalado aporta (más empleo,más seguridad de suministro,más energía, además de ser la que más reduce el precio de la luz) y es la más madura, competitiva y sostenible. A pesar de los sucesivos problemas regulatorios y la parálisis del mercado doméstico (en los últimos tres años se han instalado menos de 30 MW en España), el sector se mantiene a flote gracias a su profesionalidad y a su cintura para internacionalizarse con éxito. Con 23.000MWque aportan el 20%de la electricidad que consumen los españoles, 22.500 empleos en el país y 3.000 M€ anuales en exportaciones (somos el tercer exportador de aerogeneradores del mundo), nuestro deseo es seguir aportando beneficios al país. Si las condiciones regulatorias son las adecuadas, volverán las inversiones en eólica y, con ellas,más empleo y crecimiento económico. Nada nos gustaría más que así fuese. demonstrated the failure of the system to adapt to the objective for which it was designed. This is clearly contradictory, as the very mechanisms it incorporates make it impossible to achieve the return required by the Reform itself. The end result of all this is that companies are not achieving the legally established revenue. Among the good news of the year, February marked the successful start of wind power’s participation in system balancing services. This a world first and sees Spain returning to its role as pioneer in the wind power sector. In addition, the obstacles to establishing the Canary Island quota of 450 MW provided under the Energy Reform were removed. Despite serious doubts still persisting over whether every wind farm can be developed, everything points towards wind power regaining ground in the Canary Islands after more than a decade of paralysis. So what will 2017 bring? To begin with and in line with the announcement made by the energy minister Álvaro Nadal himself, a 3,000 MW auction. Barely any details have been disclosed which means it is a perfect opportunity to introduce modifications and avoid the errors of the first. What is the AEE asking for?We would like to be consulted to help avoid future risks: after all, our members have successfully taken part in auctions around the world and have gained firsthand experience of good international practices.We believe that the right type of energy auction is one that manages to attract investment and create employment; a model that, apart from promoting cheap, locally produced and emissions-free energy at minimum cost for the consumer, also supports industry and proprietary technology, in other words, a model that fosters Spain’s corporate sector. This system should include at least three-year plans for auctions; prequalification requirements (identifying projects to give priority to those that are viable); Government control mechanisms to ensure that such projects are implemented, and if not, to be able to react in time; and guarantees that reflect the importance of each project. Significant challenges lie ahead for the new Government as it will have to lead the Energy Transition of Spain and implement an energy model that adapts to the challenges to be addressed. The wind sector is ready to play its part and become a key agent in this process. Today, wind power is the only technology that has its own industry in Spain, that contributes the most benefits per megawatt installed (more jobs, more security of supply, more power, in addition to achieving the biggest reductions in the cost of electricity) and is also the most mature, competitive and sustainable. Despite a string of regulatory issues and the paralysis of the domestic market (with less than 30 MW installed in Spain in the last three years), the sector has remained afloat thanks to its professionalism and its ability to have successfully internationalised.With 23,000 MW covering 20% of the electricity consumed in Spain, 22,500 jobs at national level and €3bn in annual exports (we are the world’s third exporter of wind turbines), we hope to continue to bring benefits to the country.With the right regulatory conditions in place, investments in wind power will return and with this, the creation of more jobs and economic growth. Nothing would please us more. Este es el camino (Fotografía finalista del Concurso de Fotografía Eolo 2015 de AEE). Ángel Barreiro | This is the way (Finalist photo in AEE’s Photography Competition, Eolo 2015). Ángel Barreiro
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