Spain s new energy storage requirements

Spain has increased its energy storage target by 2030 to 22.5GW in the latest update of its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). The Spanish government, through the Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO), has passed a royal decree that updates the country’s NECP targets between 2023-2030
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About Spain s new energy storage requirements

About Spain s new energy storage requirements

Spain has increased its energy storage target by 2030 to 22.5GW in the latest update of its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). The Spanish government, through the Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO), has passed a royal decree that updates the country’s NECP targets between 2023-2030.

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5 FAQs about [Spain s new energy storage requirements]

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 power will Spain's energy storage projects add to the grid?

The 45 battery and thermal energy storage projects allocated European Union subsidies will add more than 779 MW/3.4 GWh of capacity to the Spanish grid.

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.

How much money will Spain get from a battery project?

Some 35 battery sites with a total scale of 690.2 MW/2.82 GWh will receive €150 million under the program. A further 10 thermal storage sites will receive €6.48 million and add 88.35 MW/591.27 MWh of capacity to Spain’s grid. All the projects will be operational in either 2025 or 2026.

How much does a LCoH cost in Spain?

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. The PERTE ERHA includes storage, renewables and hydrogen and it is funded by the European Union

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