There are seven operating nuclear reactors: Almaraz I and II (Cáceres), Ascó I and II (Tarragona), Cofrentes (Valencia), Trillo (Guadalajara) and Vandellós II (Tarragona), a nuclear fuel factory in Juzbado (Salamanca) and a low and medium activity radioactive waste disposal facility at El Cabril (Córdoba).
How much of Spain’s energy is nuclear?
The largest sources are petroleum (42.3%), natural gas (19.8%) and coal (11.6%). The remaining 26.3% is accounted for nuclear energy (12%) and different renewable energy sources (14.3%).
How many reactors does Spain have?
The Spanish nuclear infrastructure is composed of seven operating reactors in five sites. During 2019, the seven Spanish nuclear reactors produced 55,843 GWh of energy, which accounts for almost 22 percent of the total electricity produced in Spain.
What is Spain’s main source of energy?
Based on data from Red Eléctrica de España, Spain’s electric grid operator, 18% of Spain’s gross electricity generation came from wind energy, 14% from hydropower, 5% from solar, and 2% from other renewable sources in 2016.
Does Spain produce olive oil?
Of the 3.12 million metric tons produced worldwide in 2018, Spain contributed to 1.79 million metric tons, which accounts for over 57 percent of the total global production of olive oil. Europe generates most of the world’s olive oil, and Spain plays a very important role in its production.
Does Italy have nuclear power plants?
Italy has had four operating nuclear power reactors but shut the last two down following the Chernobyl accident. About 6-8% of the electricity consumed in Italy is from nuclear power – all imported.
How many nuclear power plants are in Portugal?
Portugal has no nuclear power reactors and the public is generally opposed to the idea and distrustful of Spain’s seven nuclear-fuelled power plants. Almaraz, on the River Tagus, is located just 100 km east of the Portuguese border.