Summary of Private Participation in The Electricity Sector
Electricity generation, transmission and distribution, previously in the hands of state-owned ENEL, were unbundled in 1998. Today, there are 10 generation companies in the National Interconnected system, 8 of which are in private hands. 100% of the hydroelectric capacity is in the hands of the public company Hidrogesa. As for transmission, it is handled solely by state-owned ENATREL, while distribution is 95% controlled by Spanish Unión Fenosa.
| Activity | Private participation (%) |
|---|---|
| Generation | 70% of installed capacity |
| Transmission | 0% |
| Distribution | 100% |
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