Spain's heatwaves cause highest energy consumption since 2008, Iberia to schedule special eclipse flight, summer 2026 on track to be hottest in history and more news from Spain this Wednesday August 5th. Spain's heatwaves cause highest energy consumption since 2008The historic heatwaves of July have not only broken temperature records, but they have also sent electricity consumption soaring. According to Spain's State Meteorological Agency Aemet, July was the hottest month in Spain since 1961, driving national electricity demand to its second-highest level on record since 2007. The highest amount was recorded in January 2008, just before the start of the financial crisis, according to data from Red Eléctrica. AdvertisementIberia to schedule special eclipse flightSpanish national airline Iberia is to organise a special flight on August 12th to coincide with the total solar eclipse, which will be seen from much of north and central part of the country.