Legislaton and storage of BESS in Spain
This article delves into the current state of legislation surrounding BESS in Spain, highlighting key regulations, challenges, and prospects.
The market energy storage in Spain, particularly in relation to the BESS systems (Battery Energy Storage Systems), is undergoing a dynamic and accelerated evolution. This transformation is driven by the growing need to integrate renewable energy sources into the electricity grid, improve supply stability and optimize energy use.
Currently, Spain has 6.3GW of hydroelectric and 1GW of thermal storage capacity installed. In fact, the non-BESS storage capacity in Spain is higher than in any other European country. As a result, the need for BESS to integrate renewable energy sources into the electricity system is less immediate than in the UK, for example.
Spain's pumped hydro energy storage competes directly against BESS, limiting the battery storage opportunity in wholesale markets. 3. Missing ancillary markets Unlike Great Britain or Texas, Spain never created ancillary service markets that net-zero systems need:
Spain's commitment to renewable energy integration is a primary driver for the growing demand for BESS. The push towards renewable sources, particularly solar and wind, necessitates efficient storage solutions to manage the variability and ensure grid reliability.
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