Chapters discuss Thermal, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrochemical, and Electrical Energy Storage Systems, along with Hybrid Energy Storage. Comparative assessments and practical case studies aid in ...
The market energy storage in Spain, particularly in relation to the BESS systems (Battery Energy Storage Systems), is undergoing a dynamic and accelerated evolution. This transformation is driven by the growing need to integrate renewable energy sources into the electricity grid, improve supply stability and optimize energy use.
To support this growth, Spain has implemented several policies and regulations that encourage the development of energy storage. The Energy Storage Strategy 2030, promoted by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, is one of the key initiatives. This strategy aims to achieve a storage capacity of 20 GW by 2030.
In Spain, various technologies are emerging and evolving to meet the needs of renewable energy storage. Below, we explore some of the main technologies used in energy storage: The lithium ion batteries are currently the most popular choice in the energy storage sector.
Spain had 54,621.5kW of capacity in 2022 and this is expected to rise to 2,500,000kW by 2030. Listed below are the five largest energy storage projects by capacity in Spain, according to GlobalData’s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global energy storage segment.
Spain’s energy storage tenders Izcue added that with Spain’s first tender for energy storage to be co-located with renewables – which awarded 1.8GWh of capacity – projects are expected to be much smaller, as is the case of Spanish utility Iberdrola which was awarded 300MW of BESS to be co-located with existing solar PV plants.
Despite having a clear strategy and ambitious goals in the sector of energy storage In Spain, subsidies and direct aid specific to these technologies remain limited. This creates a significant barrier for companies and individuals interested in investing in energy storage solutions.