Spanish new energy storage

Will Spain reach 30 GW of energy storage by 2050?

The Spanish government on Tuesday approved the energy storage strategy, targeting some 20 GW of storage capacity in 2030 and reaching 30 GW by 2050 from today’s 8.3 GW.

What is Spain's energy storage strategy?

Spain’s government has approved an energy storage strategy that it says will put the country “at the forefront” of what is being done in Europe and help it move towards its 2050 climate neutrality target. The roadmap foresees the country ramping up its storage capacity from the current 8.3GW level to 20GW by 2030 and then 30GW by 2050.

How much has Spain allocated to a new energy storage program?

The Spanish authorities have allocated €150 million ($161 million) to a new energy storage program. From pv magazine Spain Spain's Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (Miteco) has launched a call to offer rebates for storage projects linked to renewable energy installations.

Does Spain need energy storage?

Spain quantified its storage needs in line with decarbonisation targets established in the 2021-2030 national energy and climate plan (NECP), which sets the share of renewables in gross final consumption of energy at 42% by the end of the decade.

How does Spain's energy system work?

Storage that is currently available in Spain comes mainly from pumped hydro and concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, to which the government wants to add large-scale batteries, behind-the-metre batteries -- minimum 400 MW in 2030 -- and make the most of the vehicle-to-grid technology, according to the document.

How much does storage cost in Spain?

Namely, from 43 €/MWh (lower case) to 52.5 €/MWh and from 47 €/MWh (high case) to 56.5 €/MWh. This is comparable with the 67 €/MWh LCOH for the TES with retail charges. In Spain, subsidies for storage will be granted through four calls under the PERTE ERHA1 scheme.