Spanish utility Iberdrola and power conversion specialist firm Ingeteam have partnered to hybridise Spanish operational PV plants with battery energy storage systems (BESS).
What is energy storage in Spain?
It targets large-scale energy storage projects in Spain. It focuses on technologies like standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS), pumped hydro energy storage (PHES), and thermal energy storage. The program supports hybrid projects, which combine storage with renewable energy, such as solar or wind farms.
How will Spain increase its energy storage capacity?
Spain has launched an ambitious €700 million (around $796 million) program to increase its energy storage capacity. This plan will add 2.5 to 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of storage. It includes pumped hydro, thermal energy storage, and battery systems.
The European Commission on Monday approved a new aid scheme for the deployment of large-scale electricity storage in Spain. Subsidies will be available for standalone energy storage sites, projects installed alongside renewable energy facilities, and storage planned as part of thermal power plants.
Will Spain back energy storage?
A public consultation exercise about the proposed funding program opened on Monday and will close on Friday. Spain already backs energy storage with more than €600 million of NextGenEU funding which was allocated as part of Spain's, post-Covid Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.
Why should Spain invest in energy storage?
Investing in energy storage helps Spain meet its climate goals. This includes achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Storing renewable energy instead of wasting it helps the country rely less on fossil fuels. This also cuts down greenhouse gas emissions. Pumped hydro, thermal storage, and battery systems are effective technologies.
The European Commission on Monday greenlit a new aid scheme to enable Spain to deploy large-scale energy storage with co-financing of up to 85%. The European Commission on Monday approved a new aid scheme for the deployment of large-scale electricity storage in Spain.