Power to the people: how Spanish cities took control of energy

The 'sunshine tax' is dead, and Barcelona and Cidiz are mounting a renewables revival

After a close fight, Barcelona's radical mayor, Ada Colau, is expected to take office for a second term on Saturday, vindicating her often-criticised policies, which have included making sure all the city's municipal buildings and services run on renewable energy.

On the other side of the country in Andalucia, Josi(C) Maria Gonzilez was re-elected as mayor of Cidiz last month having swept to power in 2015 on the same tide that brought Colau to office, with energy as a central issue in his campaign.