6 FAQs about Modern energy storage solutions in Spain

What is Spain's energy storage program?

For stakeholders in battery storage, thermal storage, and pumped hydro, this program offers not only financial backing but also long-term stability and political support. Spain has launched a €700 million energy storage program to support battery, thermal, and pumped hydro projects, aiming to deploy 2.5–3.5 GW of capacity.

Why do we need energy storage systems in Spain?

Energy storage systems in Spain are a key element in the fight against climate change, as they help us to address the challenge of the energy transition. These systems make renewable energy production more flexible; and therefore help us to guarantee its integration into the Spanish electricity system.

How will the European Commission support large-scale energy storage in Spain?

The European Commission on Monday approved a new aid scheme for the deployment of large-scale electricity storage in Spain. Subsidies will be available for standalone energy storage sites, projects installed alongside renewable energy facilities, and storage planned as part of thermal power plants.

Can Spain deploy large-scale energy storage with co-financing of 85%?

The European Commission on Monday greenlit a new aid scheme to enable Spain to deploy large-scale energy storage with co-financing of up to 85%. The European Commission on Monday approved a new aid scheme for the deployment of large-scale electricity storage in Spain.

Will Spain back energy storage?

A public consultation exercise about the proposed funding program opened on Monday and will close on Friday. Spain already backs energy storage with more than €600 million of NextGenEU funding which was allocated as part of Spain's, post-Covid Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.

What is Casablanca solar power plant – thermal energy storage system?

The Casablanca Solar Power Plant – Thermal Energy Storage System is a 50,000kW molten salt thermal storage energy storage project located in Talarrubias, Badajoz, Spain. The thermal energy storage battery storage project uses molten salt thermal storage storage technology.

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