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These measures outline the needed regulatory framework and sets goals for the next decade. As part of the plan to achieve installed capacity of electrolyzers of at least 4 GW includes renewable hydrogen powered transportation vehicles: a fleet of at least 150 buses; 5,000 light and heavy vehicles; and, two commercial train lines. It also implements a network with a minimum of 100 renewable hydrogen stations and machinery for handling propelled-with-hydrogen in the main five ports and airports.
Spanish companies are already beginning to invest in renewable hydrogen projects. Enagás, the Spanish energy company and transmission system operator that owns and operates the nation's gas grid, is planning the largest hydrogen plant in Spain. This installation would involve an investment of USD 309 million. The project consists of a 32 MW electrolyzer, powered by a 150 MW photovoltaic plant. There will also be a warehouse for daily production of 12 tons of green hydrogen and other associated infrastructure. To reach the ambitious objectives of the Spanish Hydrogen Roadmap, an estimated investment of over USD 10 billion will be required during the period 2020-2030.
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UAVs or Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) have been the subject of great growth in recent years; hence, the need for legal framework to enable further security developments. For this reason, a new regulation has been approved for drone usage that opens new operational scenarios, establishes the conditions that must be met by design, manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft organizations, as well as training requirements for piloting. Spain has been one of the pioneer countries in the development of drone regulations in Europe.
It has set the standard and introduced a broader and more comprehensive regulation with the entry of Royal Decree 1036/2017 of December 15, 2018 by AESA (State Aviation Safety Agency), under the Ministry of Public Works (Ministerio de Fomento).
Following the adoption of the final drone regulations, the Spanish Ministry of Public Works presented the "Strategic Plan for the Development of Drones 2018-2021", with the aim of stimulating the unmanned aviation industry in the years to come. The European Union adopted it in May 2019.
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Drone Technologies