- Total generation in 2024 decreased by 10% compared to 2023
- Navarra exported 27% of the electricity produced
Red Eléctrica has published the electricity generation data for 2024, enabling ENERCLUSTER to share its perspective on the progress of the renewable sector in Navarra.
The year 2024 was marked by a significant decline in electricity generation in the Autonomous Community of Navarra. According to data published by Red Eléctrica, total electricity production in 2024 amounted to 6,468 GWh, representing a 10% drop compared to 2023.
Combined cycle gas plants experienced the largest reduction in generation, falling by more than 40% compared to 2023 and accumulating a 66% decline since 2022, whereas hydropower increased by 38%.
Regarding modern renewables, wind power increased its production by 11%, while solar photovoltaic saw a slight decline compared to 2023. The growth of wind energy, combined with the overall decrease in total generation, resulted in this technology accounting for 50.5% of Navarra’s electricity mix. In total, renewables contributed over two-thirds of Navarra’s electricity in 2024, the highest figure since 2018.
The environmental benefits are evident, as the 3,562 GWh generated by wind and solar energy in Navarra prevented the emission of 1,318,000 tonnes of CO2 (had this energy been generated using combined cycle gas), equivalent to the emissions of 636,000 cars over an entire year.
Comparing Navarra’s progress with national data, it is evident that wind power plays a much greater role in Navarra than at the national level (50.5% versus 23.2%), whereas solar photovoltaic contributes significantly less in Navarra than nationwide (4.6% versus 17%).
Some notable figures include February 2024, which recorded the highest wind power generation in Navarra, while April saw the highest coverage at 72%. Solar power reached its peak generation in July and its highest share of the energy mix in May, reaching 8%. In April, overall renewable generation hit its highest level, accounting for more than 91% of the total energy mix.
Regarding new capacity installation, only 64 MW of solar power was added in 2024, representing a modest 2% growth in Navarra’s installed generation capacity. It is worth noting that these figures are expected to rise significantly in the coming years, as over 480 MW of wind power and 1,000 MW of solar power are currently under development.
In terms of electricity demand, it increased by 2%, reaching 4,751 GWh, leaving Navarra as a net exporter of electricity, as 27% of the electricity produced was not consumed within the region.
ENERCLUSTER will continue to closely monitor the evolution of Navarra’s energy mix, driving the development of a renewable, competitive model aligned with the challenges of the energy transition.
All data can be consulted on the REE website.
