Comparison of solar container solar container battery capacity in Barcelona ​​Spain

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.

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 much storage capacity will Spain have by 2030?

The country plans to have 22 GW of storage capacity in place by 2030, said the ministry. This will include battery and pumped hydro plants, as well as potentially some thermal storage associated with concentrated solar power technology, which Spain is a leader in.

Are batteries set for a boost in Spain this year?

Batteries look set for a boost in Spain this year as the country introduces a capacity market to help integrate renewable energy into the grid. The launch of the nation’s first capacity market was announced in October 2023, following a consultation in 2021. - It will a...