The Region of Murcia has generated more than half of its electricity from renewable sources in a single month for the first time. Figures from Red Eléctrica show that renewables accounted for 50.7% of total production in June 2026, up from 38.3% in June last year.

Of the 889,301 megawatt-hours produced during the month, more than 451,000 came from clean sources, the majority from solar photovoltaic installations. Regional Environment Minister Juan María Vázquez said 2026 marked the year in which renewable energy had overtaken traditional fuels, largely thanks to the region’s sunshine.

Installed photovoltaic capacity has grown from 1,827 megawatts in 2023 to 3,349 megawatts, an increase of 83%. Vázquez said that level of solar power is equivalent to the output of three nuclear power stations, and solar has now surpassed combined cycle gas as Murcia’s leading energy source.

The shift has also reduced reliance on imported fuels. The share of electricity generated from gas and oil has fallen by more than 12 percentage points and now sits below 50% for the first time, signalling a significant step in the region’s energy transition.