The manifesto, "The Future Will Be Renewable or It Will Not Be, driven by the Fundación Renovables and backed by more than 40 organisations across various sectors, stands as an urgent call to push forward a 100% renewable energy model in the face of economic tensions, the climate crisis, and recent challenges to the legitimacy of renewable technologies. From energy cooperatives to business associations and environmental groups, the signatories demonstrate a broad-based consensus on the central role of renewables in the economic, social and climate transformation of the country. "The urgency of the climate crisis, economic tensions, and the current energy model require us to raise our voices with clarity and conviction," the document states.
It argues that renewables are the only fair and sustainable pathway to decarbonise the energy system, generate social value, and reinforce energy sovereignty. In an interview with Strategic Energy Europe, Alejandro Tena, Head of Communications at Fundación Renovables, explains: "We launched this manifesto because we need to highlight the role of renewables in tackling climate change and building a much more competitive economy that can attract industry. He adds that the manifesto also responds to "a time when, after the blackout, renewables were unfairly questioned" and stresses the urgency for "reforms to move towards a 100% renewable model. Tena underscores that "last week"s Royal Decree is a good starting point to help us move towards those goals," and points out that the manifesto seeks to "show the authorities that there is widespread consensus in support of renewables as a tool for social and economic transformation. Although the text does not specify concrete measures, it outlines three key priorities for the transition: strengthening the electricity system, boosting storage, and promoting self-consumption. "At a minimum, the timeline should be to meet the PNIEC targets and, above all, to avoid taking any steps backwards," Tena warns. He also stresses the need to pass the new legislative package: "As a first step, we need last week"s Royal Decree to be ratified by Parliament.
Even though it"s not perfect, it includes very positive measures to ensure the energy transition progresses in the direction and at the pace we need. Regarding technological challenges, Fundación Renovables" spokesperson is clear: "From a technical standpoint, there are no challenges, to put it very simply. The technology already exists; we have the tools to make the electricity system 100% renewable. Among these, he cites energy storage, grid-forming technology, and other flexibility measures, which would allow for a stable supply without relying on fossil fuels or nuclear energy. Another pillar of the manifesto is the democratisation of the energy system through self-consumption and energy communities. "Citizens are essential to this change, and I believe the manifesto we"ve launched is proof of the broad-based support for renewables and the need to move towards a different energy model," says Tena. He notes that many of the signatory organisations may hold divergent views on other matters, "but they agree on the need for an energy transition that is not only about decarbonisation, but also about democratisation. The document emphasises that renewables not only reduce CO emissions but also offer a structurally more economical solution, immune to geopolitical volatility and capable of generating skilled, locally distributed employment. Furthermore, it can free up economic resources for other strategic sectors and act as a structural tool to curb inflationary pressures. The manifesto concludes with a strong appeal to institutions, businesses, citizens and social actors to commit unequivocally to a 100% renewable energy future.
"We have more than enough capacity, knowledge, natural resources and social support to achieve it," the text concludes.