Recursos renovables en el mercado eléctrico español: Instrumentos y efectos

The implementation of the Directive 2001/77/EC on the promotion of electricity produced from renewable sources set the target of 22.1% of electricity consumption in the EU in 2010. Moreover, various mechanisms were established that member countries could adopt depending on their needs. This paper analyzes these mechanisms, their implementation in Spain by mean of Real Decreto 661/2007 and the degree of fulfilment of objectives. It concludes with an analysis of the effectiveness of measures and recommendations on market design.