Energy Price Interruptibility Q3 2026: 64.24 €/MWh for Non-Peninsular Territories

Key data

Large industrial companies located in non-peninsular electrical systems participating in the demand management service of interruptibility now have the data they need to estimate their remuneration for the third quarter of 2026: the average energy price (Peh) is set at 64.24 €/MWh. The Resolution of 9 July 2026 from the General Directorate of Energy Policy and Mines, published in the BOE on 27 July 2026, establishes this value with immediate application.

This price is the central parameter in the remuneration formula regulated by the Order ITC/2370/2007, of 26 July, and Order IET/2013/2013. Without it, it is not possible to settle the compensation received by companies that commit to interrupt their electricity consumption at the request of the system operator.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution sets the value of the Peh parameter (average energy price) that is incorporated into the calculation of the remuneration of the interruptibility service in the electrical systems of non-peninsular territories. The calculation methodology is regulated and responds to the following weighting:

The interruptibility service consists of large industrial consumers contractually committing to reduce or interrupt their electricity consumption when the system operator requests it — especially in situations of network stress. In return, they receive an annual remuneration whose quarterly calculation depends directly on the Peh published in this resolution.

This resolution does not modify the calculation methodology or the current regulatory framework: it simply updates the Peh value for Q3 2026, as required by Order ITC/2370/2007 on a quarterly basis.

Economic and operational impact

The Peh of 64.24 €/MWh is the data that enters directly into the annual remuneration formula for the service. The higher the Peh, the greater the compensation received by interruptible consumers, since the energy price reflects the value of the service they provide to the system.

From an operational perspective, the implications are as follows:

• Financial planning: Participating companies can now accurately estimate the remuneration corresponding to Q3 2026 and incorporate it into their cash flow forecasts.
• Contract review: If the company has internal agreements or agreements with third parties linked to interruptibility remuneration, this value updates the calculation basis.
• Available appeal: If the company believes that the set value is not correct, it has one month from publication (27 July 2026) to file an appeal with the State Secretariat for Energy.

The resolution does not provide comparative data with the Peh from previous quarters, so it is not possible to establish a percentage variation compared to previous periods with the published data.

Who does it affect?

This resolution affects exclusively a very specific company profile:

• Large industrial consumers with a demand management service contract for interruptibility.
• Located in the electrical systems of non-peninsular territories: Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla.
• Covered by the regime of the Order ITC/2370/2007, of 26 July.
• Sectors typically present in this service: high-consumption manufacturing industry, desalination plants, chemical industry, large hotel facilities or industrial refrigeration installations.

Companies on the Iberian peninsula, as well as consumers not covered by the interruptibility service regulated by Order ITC/2370/2007, are not affected by this resolution.

Practical example

Suppose an industrial company located in the Canary Islands that participates in the interruptibility service with contracted interruptible power and an annual remuneration whose quarterly calculation incorporates Peh as a variable.

For Q3 2026, the parameter that enters the remuneration formula is 64.24 €/MWh, obtained as a weighted average at 50% between:

• The average price of the daily market recorded between April and June 2026 (Q2 2026).
• The average weighted price of OMIP forward contracts with delivery in the third quarter of 2026.

The financial manager of this company can now close the estimate of income from interruptibility corresponding to Q3 2026, incorporate the data into their analytical accounting and, if appropriate, compare it with the Peh from previous quarters to evaluate the evolution of remuneration. If they believe that the value does not correctly reflect market prices, they have until 27 August 2026 to file an appeal with the State Secretariat for Energy.

What should companies do now?

1. Confirm active participation in the service: Verify that the company is still covered by the interruptibility regime regulated by Order ITC/2370/2007 and that the contract is valid for Q3 2026.
2. Update financial forecasts: Incorporate the Peh of 64.24 €/MWh into the remuneration formula to calculate the estimated income corresponding to the third quarter of 2026.
3. Review contractual documentation: Check that internal agreements or agreements with third parties that reference interruptibility remuneration are updated with this new value.
4. Evaluate the convenience of appealing: If the company believes that the value of 64.24 €/MWh is not correct, it has one month from 27 July 2026 to file an appeal with the State Secretariat for Energy.
5. Prepare for Q4 2026 monitoring: The General Directorate will publish a new Peh for the fourth quarter. Establish an alert system so you don't miss that data when it is published.

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-16342