Rafael Ortiz Durán joined BBVA Research in July 2024, as an economist in the area of Climate Change.
He has two bachelor's degrees, one in Economics and one in Law, obtained in the Universidad de Sevilla, where he acquired a basic knowledge of economics. These degrees were complemented with an exchange program in the University of Antwerp. Subsequently, he obtained a Master's degree in Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets in the Barcelona School of Economics, where he learnt advanced tools for the macroeconomic analysis and econometrics, mostly focused on time series analysis.
March 26, 2025
Green skills account for 4% of employment in Spain between 2015 and 2024, in line with the EU-27 average. However, the profile of workers with green skills varies by skill type. Those with knowledge in renewable energy or environmental policies tend to be younger and more educated.
March 15, 2025
Spain's electricity faces significant challenges. While recent efforts have focused on expanding wind and solar capacity, effective grid integration is equally crucial for a successful energy transition.
March 7, 2025
Location selection for renewables has been primarily driven by technical and geographic criteria, with minimal influence from local socioeconomic factors. Although Spain has experienced two significant waves of renewable expansion, it still falls short of the targets set by the government, especially in wind energy.
