CNMC approves the procedure for autonomous start-up service of the electrical system
27 Jun 2026
Effective: 27 Jun 2026
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Who is affected:
Electrical generators with autonomous start-up capacity and system operator Red Eléctrica
Summary
The CNMC regulates how the autonomous start-up service of the Spanish electrical network works, which allows restoring supply after a blackout without depending on the grid. It establishes technical requirements, remuneration and financing for service providers.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The CNMC approves Operating Procedure 7.6 that regulates the autonomous start-up service (black start) of the Spanish peninsular electrical system. This service allows restarting the electrical grid after a widespread failure without requiring external power supply. The procedure defines two allocation phases: an initi…
Full official title
Resolución de 19 de junio de 2026, de la Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia, por la que se aprueba el procedimiento de operación eléctrico 7.6 para el servicio de arranque autónomo.