The Spanish government has set a new 2030 solar target of 76 GW in an energy strategy submitted to the European Commission. It aims to cover over 80% of national electricity demand with renewable
Standalone and renewables-plus-storage battery projects can apply for up to 85% co-financing, along with pumped hydro and thermal energy storage sites.
In addition, Spain added 155MWh of new battery storage capacity in 2024. Jon Macías, the president of APPA Renovables, believes that the main reasons for the decline include the end of incentive measures under
Energy storage is set to soar in Spain and Italy in the coming years but there are question marks around the regulatory frameworks in each.
The Spanish government has authorised the construction of almost 300 renewable power projects with a total capacity of more than 28 gigawatts, which will help the
Spain targeting 56 GW of new solar by 2030 under new energy strategy The Spanish government says it aims to deploy 76 GW of cumulative PV capacity and 22 GW of storage by the end of this decade.
Last October, Spain''s draft energy storage strategy was published, confirming the target to deploy up to 2.5GW of battery storage capacity and providing means to enable
Although very low prices have not been prevalent in Spain to date, this should help battery returns as renewable penetration increases at pace across this decade.
A 2030 comparison of low carbon power generation across European countries The prevalence of solar generation - with a strong daily pattern – will affect the capacity and type of power
SolarPower Europe''s new mid-year market analysis for EU solar forecasts -1.4% annual growth for 2025. This would mark the first year of negative market growth since 2015,
Until 2024, Spain had never experienced negative wholesale electricity prices. However, that is changing, and the number of negative price hours is growing faster than in France and
Standalone and renewables-plus-storage battery projects can apply for up to 85% co-financing, along with pumped hydro and thermal energy storage sites.
With the passage of the royal decree earlier this week, Spain has slightly increased its target for energy storage from the previously proposed 20GW target by 2030 to
Battery storage is key to Spain''s ambitions Spain''s renewable growth story is becoming a storage story too. The National Energy and Climate Plan sets a target of 22.5 GW of storage capacity by 2030, with approximately
Spain is targeting 20GW of energy storage by 2030. This BESS was deployed by Ingeteam at a green hydrogen facility in Ciudad Real. Image: Ingeteam. The government of Spain is launching €160 million (US$170 million)
The first of Spain''s new renewable energy auctions is set to take place next week, as the country offers the possibility for bidders to include energy storage in their offers.
Spain''s solar market is experiencing significant growth, creating a wave of project and investment opportunities worth watching. With a combination of natural resources, policy stability, and innovative market
21.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) was installed in Europe in 2024, marking the eleventh consecutive year of record breaking-installations, and bringing
Explore the current state of residential solar adoption in Spain in 2025. Learn about key challenges, incentives, and opportunities for homeowners looking to invest in solar energy.
Higher renewable ambition risk oversupply and project economics. Spain''s draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) outlines an ambitious increase in renewable energy targets, aiming to raise the share of
As part of the Saudi Vision 2030 policy, the country aims to generate 50% of its electricity from renewable sources. According to Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin
Spain targeting 56 GW of new solar by 2030 under new energy strategy The Spanish government says it aims to deploy 76 GW of cumulative PV capacity and 22 GW of
With a significant deployment of renewable energy capacity, Spain stands out in this report for two factors that go beyond traditional solar energy and wind sources in the
In conclusion, while solar battery costs may seem daunting upfront, the long-term savings and environmental benefits make them a worthwhile investment for homeowners
Awarded through a competitive bidding situation, these funds will subsidise the installation of a total of 904 MW of electrochemical energy storage systems mainly at solar and
It targets large-scale energy storage projects in Spain. It focuses on technologies like standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS), pumped hydro energy storage (PHES), and thermal energy storage. The program
With a 1.7 GW battery tender, NT PC tests coal‑plus‑storage in India, aiming to balance soaring solar output and evening demand without grid instability.
Under the Renewable Energy Plan 2021-2030, Spain aims to achieve 74 GW of solar capacity by 2030. This plan includes incentives for investments in solar infrastructure, streamlined permitting processes, and
This new funding builds on earlier support under Spain''s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), which has already mobilized €730 million for 4.5
By 2030, Spain expects to install 22.5 GW of energy storage projects, including included battery energy storage, pumped hydropower and solar thermal plants. The plan also aims for 76 GW of solar power, 62 GW of
A power system heavily solar dependent in 2030 will require high levels of short duration battery storage installed in Spain in the near future. Spain is relatively isolated from other markets and only has limited import and export capacity to France, Portugal and Morocco.
A recently published indicative auction calendar foresees at least 10GW of PV capacity and 8.5GW of wind to be auctioned in Spain in the next five years, with renewables projects paired with storage allowed to participate.
When German prices reach -€150/MWh, Spain can't import enough energy to bring the price down. Economic curtailment: Most Spanish solar installations are large commercial projects with remote control capabilities. When prices become negative, solar operators stop generating.
This variability, combined with Spain’s excellent solar resources, make the economics of combining solar with storage increasingly favorable. The market for utility-scale batteries has been almost non-existent until recently as the market has lacked a clear policy and regulatory framework.
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.
