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Hydropower Crucial for Spain

Exposed land in the reservoir.
Exposed land in the reservoir. Photo: Zowy Voeten (Getty Images)

Grid operator Red Electrica Corporacion SA reported that hydropower generation across the country has fallen by more than 50% this year due to the low levels of water in reservoirs. Hydropower provided over 11%of Spain’s total electricity output last year, making it the fourth most important energy source.