FEDA reports sharp demand rise, unveils permanent 220 kV interconnection with Spain
Andorra's grid saw a significant consumption jump this year amid colder weather and more electric heating; FEDA pledges stable prices, lower.
Key Points
- Consumption rose roughly 30–40% over a 15‑day period compared with the same time last year.
- Electric heating now represents about 15% of total electricity consumption.
- FEDA’s triple commitment: maintain price stability, reduce environmental impact, and move toward renewable energy.
- Major project: permanent double 220 kV interconnection with Spain and substation upgrades after 15 years of work.
Albert Moles, director of FEDA, said electricity consumption has risen significantly this year due to colder weather, the start-up of equipment at seasonal facilities, and a growing share of electric heating, which now accounts for about 15% of total consumption. Over a 15‑day period the company recorded an increase of roughly 30–40% compared with the same period last year.
Moles outlined a triple commitment: maintaining price stability, reducing environmental impact, and moving toward renewable energy. He also noted that the cost of an electricity bill in Andorra is about 40% lower than in neighboring countries, according to the company’s 2025 report.
FEDA presented its 2025 results and its project plan for 2026. The standout project is a permanent 220 kV interconnection with Spain, the culmination of 15 years of work. The scheme involves a double 220 kV circuit and upgrades to the substation to increase exchange capacity with the Spanish power system.
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