ABSTRACT
Spain is a land full of natural resources which offer plenty of opportunities for entrepreneurs and sustainable enterprises. Its mild climate with lots of sunny and windy days and an abundance of countryside with mountain and beach landscapes along the Mediterranean Sea make Spain very attractive for renewable energy, organic agriculture, sustainable tourism and green building industries. Spanish stereo types such as Don Quixote tilting at windmills and the country's sunny weather and party culture also hold clues to innovation opportunities, especially in wind and solar energy, and sustainable agriculture and tourism. In 2013, for the first time in history, wind power was the main source of Spain's national energy supply. Spain as a European Union member is subject to its regulatory framework. The European Union promotes sustainable development and emphasizes the need to consider not only economic growth but also social cohesion and environmental protection.
