Spanish Grid Energy Storage Company

Will Spain have 22 GW of energy storage capacity by 2030?

The country plans to have 22 GW of storage capacity in place by 2030, said the ministry. This will include battery and pumped hydro plants, as well as potentially some thermal storage associated with concentrated solar power technology, which Spain is a leader in. Spain's capacity market could provide opportunities for energy storage

Why is pumping hydro storage important in Spain?

Pumped hydro storage already plays an important role in helping to balance large amounts of renewable energy on the Spanish grid, which as of April 2024 was operating with between 60% and 70% renewable energy penetration. Battery storage, meanwhile, is increasingly being co-located with renewable energy plants to avoid revenue cannibalization.

How will battery storage work in Spain?

Following its launch in Italy last year, the business will deploy battery storage in Spain, driving progress towards the country’s 2030 clean power target and deployment goals for renewable energy. Batteries create a reliable, greener and more flexible grid which will improve energy security and enable the transition to net zero.

Which wind farm has the first battery storage system in Spain?

The Elgea-Urkilla wind farm, located in Araba (Basque Country), has the first battery storage system in a wind farm in Spain. This type of storage system collects the energy produced by the wind and has an installed power of 5MW and 5 MWh of storage capacity. It is the first green hydrogen plant in Europe.

Why should Spain invest in batteries?

Batteries create a reliable, greener and more flexible grid which will improve energy security and enable the transition to net zero. With ambitious targets, Spain is rapidly deploying renewable energy to decarbonise its grid and expects to increase clean energy generation to 81% by 2030.

Why should you invest in Toni battery storage in Spain?

Amit Gudka, CEO, Field: “Toni brings deep expertise to our operations in Spain, an important market as we expand across Europe and work to achieve a net zero future. Without battery storage, renewable energy cannot scale at the pace the world needs to decarbonise.