As concesións hidroeléctricasa súa reversión e a nova explotación do recurso

Abstract

The object of this study is the Spanish hydroelectric concessions and, within them, special mention is made of the Galician case. With respect to these, their completion and reversion to the Administration is analysed, as well as different ways for its new exploitation. In order to carry out this analysis, a study is made of the historical evolution and current regulation of both the electricity sector and water law. Once both issues have been observed, the concept of public domain concessions is investigated and, within these, the regulation of hydroelectric concessions, especially their completion and reversion. Subsequently, a study of comparative law is included in which the different legal forms of exploitation of hydroelectric resources in the countries with the highest installed power are appreciated, both at a European and world level, as well as their structure of the hydroelectric production market. Finally, the convenience of continuing or not with the exploitation of this resource and the different legal forms of doing so are analysed. For this, the advantages and disadvantages of a private, public and mixed exploitation of the hydroelectric uses are observed and different regulatory changes and legal forms are proposed through which this exploitation can be carried out or improve the existing model.