Port of spain energy storage field analysis

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.

How will solar generation affect the power supply in Spain?

The prevalence of solar generation - with a strong daily pattern – will affect the capacity and type of power storage needed in Spain. This will be different to other European markets whose low carbon transition are wind & nuclear dominated.

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.

Will Spain achieve 20GW of storage by 2030?

In addition, Spain has developed a national storage roadmap that includes a target to achieve 20GW of storage by 2030. However, current levels of customer-sited storage adoption already exceed its 2030 targets.37

Does Spain have a storage market?

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. In addition, Spain’s reliance on fossil gas has increased price volatility in recent years.16,17,18,19

What is Spain's national energy & climate plan (necp)?

Unlike a number of other EU countries, Spain’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) specifically includes targets and policies aimed at encouraging storage projects. In addition, Spain has developed a national storage roadmap that includes a target to achieve 20GW of storage by 2030.