Spanish energy storage power production

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 much energy is generated in Spain in 2021 – 2030?

In addition, renewable power is increased by about 62 GW in the 2021–2030 period to reach 122.7 GW. The values on Table 4 refer to the Spanish electricity system. The proposed analysis evaluates the mainland/peninsular electricity system. The expected energy generation, for all the generation systems, is 297.4 TWh for 2025 and 336.1 TWh for 2030.

Why is storage technology important in Spain?

Demand for this type of technology is huge in Spain as renewable energy has become the most important energy source produced locally. The ability to rely on renewable sources due to storage technology would greatly reduce Spain’s dependency on foreign imported resources and help to achieve the emission reduction targets.

How will Spain transform its energy system?

The Spanish government is exploring ways to persuade the private sector to invest $118 billion (€110 billion) for the transformation of its own energy system to expand renewable power generation, modernize its transport system, and refit buildings to make them more energy efficient through 2030.

How much electricity does Spain generate?

The proposed analysis evaluates the mainland/peninsular electricity system. The expected energy generation, for all the generation systems, is 297.4 TWh for 2025 and 336.1 TWh for 2030. The peninsular electric system represents a 94% of the Spanish system (which includes the Canary Islands, Balear Islands, Ceuta and Melilla).

Why is Spain a net energy exporter?

Spain, due to the high installed power in renewables, is expected to be a net energy exporter, if the nearby systems require energy during renewable generation peaks. In 2019, Spain imported 10.9 TWh while the exported energy reached 17.9 TWh. This interconnection ratio is of 2.8% in 2019.