Spanish substation energy storage system

What is the first electric energy storage system in Spain?

In November 2019, Iberdrola España inaugurated the first electrical energy storage system with lithium-ion batteries for distribution networks in Spain.

Will Spain expand its battery energy storage capacity in Asturias?

Spain continues to expand its battery energy storage capacity, with five new BESS projects in Asturias entering public consultation. Two of these projects have already received administrative approval, marking a step forward in the region’s energy transition. New projects under review:

How many MW is a photovoltaic plant in Spain?

Iberdrola España has commissioned the Arañuelo III photovoltaic plant, with an installed capacity of 40 MW, the first photovoltaic project in Spain to incorporate an energy storage battery, with 3 MW and 9 MWh of capacity. In January 2022, the installation of the first wind storage battery in Bizkaia was started up.

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.

What is Spain's battery storage market?

Spain’s battery storage market is dominated by customer-sited systems. Utility-scale storage remains nascent. Currently, Spain’s storage market is mainly composed of small-scale batteries co-located with solar PV. Spain’s household electricity prices now stand at over EUR 0.30/kWh on average.

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.