Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of April 20, 2026, from the Directorate General for Energy Policy and Mines |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | May 5, 2026 |
| Entry into force | April 20, 2026 |
| Application period | Second quarter of 2026 |
| Affected parties | Large industrial consumers and electricity distributors in non-peninsular territories |
| Territories | Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla |
| Regulatory basis | Order ITC/2370/2007, of July 26 |
| Category | Energy |
| Year | 2026 |
Large industrial consumers located in the electrical systems of the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla that participate in the interruptibility service see their remuneration updated for the second quarter of 2026. The Resolution of April 20, 2026 from the Directorate General for Energy Policy and Mines sets the average energy price that serves as the basis for calculating the economic compensation for this service.
This mechanism, regulated by the Order ITC/2370/2007, of July 26, allows the system operator to interrupt supply to these large consumers in exchange for remuneration. The quarterly update of the price ensures that the compensation reflects the actual evolution of the energy market in each period.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution establishes the average energy price applicable during the second quarter of 2026 to calculate the remuneration of the demand management service for interruptibility in non-peninsular electrical systems.
The interruptibility service works as follows: the system operator can interrupt electrical supply to large industrial consumers when network stability requires it. In return, these consumers receive an economic compensation whose amount is calculated based on the average energy price set quarterly.
The territories to which this resolution applies are exclusively the non-peninsular electrical systems subject to Order ITC/2370/2007:
- Canary Islands
- Balearic Islands
- Ceuta
- Melilla
The quarterly setting of the price—rather than annual or semi-annual—responds to the need to adapt remuneration to energy market volatility, especially relevant in island and extra-peninsular systems where generation costs are structurally higher than on the peninsula.
Economic and operational impact
For participating large industrial consumers, the average price set in this resolution directly determines the amount of compensation they will receive during the second quarter of 2026. A higher average price implies greater remuneration for accepting supply interruptions; a lower price means lower compensation.
From an operational perspective, the implications are as follows:
- Large industrial consumers: must verify that the calculation of their remuneration for 2T 2026 is performed with the price set in this resolution, not with that of the previous quarter.
- Electricity distributors: must update their settlement systems to apply the new average price in the remuneration calculations for the second quarter.
- Financial planning: participating companies must incorporate the new estimated remuneration in their income forecasts for the April-June 2026 period.
The quarterly update is a protection mechanism for both parties: it prevents consumers from being under-remunerated in periods of high prices, and prevents the system from bearing excessive costs in periods of low prices.
Who does it affect?
- Large industrial consumers in the Canary Islands participating in the interruptibility service under Order ITC/2370/2007.
- Large industrial consumers in the Balearic Islands covered by the same mechanism.
- Large industrial consumers in Ceuta and Melilla included in the service.
- Electricity distribution companies operating in the electrical systems of these four non-peninsular territories.
- Financial and energy departments of participating companies that manage remuneration and income planning for this service.
Practical example
A large industrial consumer located in the Canary Islands—for example, a production plant with high electrical demand—that participates in the interruptibility service accepts that the system operator may cut off its supply at times of network stress.
In return, it receives economic compensation calculated on the average energy price set quarterly. With the entry into force of this resolution on April 20, 2026, the remuneration corresponding to the second quarter (April-June 2026) is calculated with the new average price established by the Directorate General for Energy Policy and Mines.
If this company does not update its financial forecasts with the 2T 2026 price and continues using the price from the previous quarter, it may incur planning errors that affect its income statement. Similarly, the electricity distributor in its territory must settle the remuneration by applying the correct price for this quarter.
What should companies do now?
- Verify active participation in the service: confirm whether your company is covered by the interruptibility mechanism under Order ITC/2370/2007 in any of the four territories (Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Ceuta or Melilla).
- Update remuneration calculations: apply the average energy price set in this resolution for 2T 2026 in the compensation calculations corresponding to the April-June 2026 period.
- Review quarterly financial forecasts: incorporate the estimated remuneration with the new price in the income projections for the second quarter of 2026.
- Coordinate with the electricity distributor: if you are an industrial consumer, verify with your distributor that the 2T 2026 settlements are carried out with the correct price established in this resolution.
- Prepare for the transition to 3T 2026: keep in mind that the price is updated quarterly, so in July 2026 a new resolution will be published with the price for the third quarter. Establish an alert system so you don't miss that update.
Frequently asked questions
What is the interruptibility service and who can participate?
The interruptibility service allows the system operator to interrupt electrical supply to large industrial consumers in exchange for economic compensation. Large industrial consumers located in the electrical systems of non-peninsular territories can participate: Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla, under the framework of Order ITC/2370/2007.
What is the purpose of setting the average energy price in interruptibility?
The average energy price is the key parameter for calculating the remuneration received by large consumers participating in the interruptibility service. It is set quarterly to reflect the evolution of the energy market and ensure that compensation is up to date.
What territories are affected by this 2T 2026 resolution?
The affected territories are the non-peninsular electrical systems: Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla. These are the only ones to which Order ITC/2370/2007, the regulatory basis of this mechanism, applies.
When does the price set for the second quarter of 2026 come into force?
The resolution was signed on April 20, 2026, the date that