Energy
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The energy sector is one of the strategic cornerstones of the technological and industrial development of the Basque Country, representing 9% of the industrial GDP and employing over 26,000 people in the Basque Country. The Basque companies of the sector cover a wide range, from generating solar and wind power to storage solutions and smart networks. The partnership between industry, technology centres and universities have allowed innovative technologies to be developed and which are positioning the Basque Country as a benchmark in sustainable energy.
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The Basque energy sector is noted for its high density of companies and professionals, with the whole supply chain being covered by some of the energy value chains. Its companies are also very important players internationally, taking part in the main energy projects worldwide and technologically leading key energy sectors with offshore wind power, tidal energy, the industrial development of hydrogen energy and smart networks, along with developing the application of key facilitator technologies in the energy sector, such as cybersecurity, AI, digitalisation, advanced materials, forecasting and simulation tools, etc. Thus, the Basque companies in the energy sector are present on the five continents in 69 countries with over 425 footholds abroad.
Furthermore, the Basque Country has implemented specific public policies and support programmes to drive the energy transition and to reduce the carbon footprint. Flagship projects in renewables and energy efficient, along with eco-innovation initiatives, are underway to advance towards a more sustainable and resilient energy model. The Basque Country and its technology centres are also involved in multiple international consortia and partnerships, which boost its ability to lead in the adoption of new global energy technologies and solutions.
