CNMC regulates flexible access permits to the electricity grid for large consumers
11 Aug 2026Effective: 11 Aug 202654 views
Who is affected:
Large electricity consumers, storage facilities, data centers and energy-intensive industry
Summary
The CNMC approves the rules for electricity consumers to access the grid with flexible permits when firm capacity is not available. It especially affects energy storage facilities and large demand users.
Detailed analysis
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The CNMC develops through resolution the types of flexible access permits to electricity transport and distribution networks, in application of Circular 1/2024. Four permit typologies are established (annexes I to IV) for consumers unable to obtain firm access due to lack of capacity at the node. Storage installations …
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Resolución de 31 de julio de 2026, de la Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia, por la que se establecen los permisos de acceso flexibles de la demanda de energía eléctrica a la red de transporte y a las redes de distribución.
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