Spanish Photovoltaic Energy Storage

Why are battery storage options more suitable in Spain?

As a result, shorter duration storage options like batteries are more suitable in Spain. In Spain, over 50% of excess renewable energy occurs in periods where there is continuous excess for less than 12 hours i.e. a battery that chooses to charge on this energy would be able to discharge within 12 hours.

How many GW of PV will Spain have in a decade?

The Spanish government says it aims to deploy 76 GW of cumulative PV capacity and 22 GW of storage by the end of this decade. The old version of the national energy strategy had set a PV target of 39 GW. From pv magazine Spain

How much money does Spain need to invest in solar panels?

Regarding the industrial plan mentioned in the draft, which addresses solar manufacturing, Donoso pointed to the budget of €1 billion ($1.09 billion) and the growing interest of panel manufacturers to invest in Spain. He emphasized the need for swift administrative authorizations and suggested promoting a “welcome packet” to attract investment.

How much solar power does Spain have in 2023?

In 2023, installed solar photovoltaic power increased by 28%, bringing an additional 5,594 MW to the Spanish generation pool, the highest figure since records began. As a result, this technology now has 25,549 MW in service, representing 20.3% of the total Spanish energy generation pool.

What are the innovative energy storage projects developed by Iberdrola?

Below, we highlight the innovative energy storage projects developed by the company. Iberdrola España has commissioned the first photovoltaic project in Spain to incorporate an energy storage battery at the Arañuelo III photovoltaic plant, with an installed capacity of 40 MW. The project incorporates a 3 MW battery and 9 MWh of storage capacity.

Why does Spain have a shorter electricity supply than Great Britain?

Due to the different generation mix, the duration of excess or shortfall of electricity will be shorter in Spain than Great Britain (GB). This is primarily due to the daily generation profile of solar energy and the longer-term patterns in wind generation, which can last for weeks.