Spain could host 4.45–6.48 GW of floating offshore solar capacity, covering up to 9% of national electricity demand, according to new research. Using maritime spatial planning scenarios, researchers found potential is concentrated mainly in the Strait of Gibraltar–Alboran Sea, Canary Islands, and, under broader restrictions, the Mediterranean.

Spain could host 4.45–6.48 GW of floating offshore solar capacity, covering up to 9% of national electricity demand, according to new research. Using maritime spatial planning…

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