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.

How does Spain's pumped hydro energy storage compete with Bess?

Spain's pumped hydro energy storage competes directly against BESS, limiting the battery storage opportunity in wholesale markets. 3. Missing ancillary markets Unlike Great Britain or Texas, Spain never created ancillary service markets that net-zero systems need:

Is Iberdrola an independent power producer?

Iberdrola is one of Spain’s largest utilities and is also active as an independent power producer (IPP) internationally. Image: Iberdrola. Utility and independent power producer (IPP) Iberdrola will deploy battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Spain adding up to 150MW/300MWh, to be co-located with existing PV plants.

How many independent storage projects are awaiting grid connection?

According to IEA data, there are currently 540 GW of independent storage projects worldwide that are awaiting grid connection. The vast majority of these storage projects are still at an early stage or being explored.

When is EDP launching a hybrid project in Spain?

The construction of the hybrid project in Trujillo, Extremadura, Spain, will begin in the second half of 2025. This leading product comes to address the significant market needs for reliability in Spain. The tailor-made solution gives EDP the flexibility to access clean energy beyond solar hours.