The Spanish government does not believe there is a saturation problem in the high-voltage electricity transmission network, which is managed by Red Eléctrica, but rather an "undue monopolization" of connection requests, according to sources within the Spanish executive branch. This Friday, Red Eléctrica (REE) published its capacity maps, which indicate that there is 25% network connection availability. According to the company, which belongs to the Redeia group, the transmission network currently has capacity for new demand at 25% of its nodes, which can be granted either through the general priority criteria or via a tender process. Red Eléctrica has indicated that access and connection permits have been granted on the transmission network alone for 129 gigawatts (GW) of wind and photovoltaic installations, 16 GW of storage installations, and 19 GW of demand-side installations.

The continuous flow of information requires robust communication networks and infrastructure. In Europe alone, more than 520 million people are connected via mobile networks. Each line transmits more than 50 gigabytes of data per month, and 5G alone already accounts for more than 200 million active connections. All of this requires energy: about 0.12 kilowatt-hours per gigabyte transferred. But what happens if all of this stops? Maintaining the electricity supply is vital because our communications and our presence in the world depend on it. If the electricity fails, not only does technology shut down: the digital pulse of society stops. During the blackout of April 28, 2025, the absolute dependence of modern society on energy and communication networks became evident. Cellnex, which played a key role in keeping broadcasting and emergency networks operational, demonstrated that investment in robust infrastructure is essential to guaranteeing continuity of service in critical situations.