In the country the volcanic resources of the Canary islands are still unexploited, despite several researches and advanced studies. Two 20 MW projects in Tenerife and Gran Canaria are under evaluation.

In the 1970s to early 1990s more than seventy geothermal projects were undertaken; however, in the past 10 years only four or five projects were instituted. Recently, new activity is focusing on very low-temperature resources and the development of geothermal heat pump facilities. Geothermal heat pumps are being installed in all areas of the country. In addition, with the possibility of finding locations with favorable geological characteristics, the potential for enhance geothermal systems (EGS) is being investigated, especially in Cataluña and Galicia. Also using low-temperature geothermal resources are being considered for district heating and cooling, especially north of Madrid. The Andalusian Energy Agency has started a study for the evaluation of the geothermal resources and reserves in their territory, and a group of organizations are looking at the potential in Catalonia.