The first Spain-China Forum on Green Energy was held on November 25 in the Spanish capital Madrid, bringing together around 300 representatives from government departments, industry associations, and leading energy companies from both countries to discuss green energy cooperation and transition.

Jordi Hereu, Spanish Minister of Industry and Tourism, noted that Spain’s installed capacity of renewable energy has multiplied over the past two decades, making clean energy a major pillar of the country’s energy mix. “We hope this forum will open new avenues for Spain-China green energy cooperation, build broader consensus, and help companies seize fresh development opportunities,” he said.

Yao Jing, Chinese Ambassador to Spain, stated that green development is a distinct feature of Chinese modernization and that China has announced the new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), charting the course for green energy cooperation over the next decade. He said, “With Spain emerging as a leader in Europe’s green energy sector, there is enormous potential for collaboration between our enterprises in areas such as energy storage, electric vehicles, and hydrogen energy.”

Jaime Peris, special representative of the Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism, emphasized that China is a key partner for Spain in zero-carbon industries and global markets. He said the forum demonstrates both sides’ shared determination to advance pragmatic cooperation and fully tap into the potential of collaboration at a crucial stage of the global energy transition.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain. During the forum, participants held multiple roundtable discussions on topics such as grid security, AI-enabled energy systems, green finance, and investment opportunities, sharing practical experience and exploring new areas of cooperation.