4 FAQs about Spanish energy storage inventory 2025

What is energy storage in Spain?

It targets large-scale energy storage projects in Spain. It focuses on technologies like standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS), pumped hydro energy storage (PHES), and thermal energy storage. The program supports hybrid projects, which combine storage with renewable energy, such as solar or wind farms.

Will Spain be able to deploy large-scale electricity storage?

The European Commission has approved a new aid scheme that will allow Spain to deploy large-scale electricity storage, both in hybridisation with renewable energy facilities and stand-alone and thermal.

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 many energy storage projects did ESS select?

Battery energy storage systems accounted for 124 of the selected projects, while 17 involved thermal or power-to-heat storage and three were pumped hydro sites. To continue reading, please visit our ESS News website. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.

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