Spanish Uninterruptible Power Supply BESS

Does Spain need a Bess energy system?

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.

Why do we need battery energy storage systems in Spain?

Due to the large capacity of installed hydroelectric and thermal storage systems and the resilience of the Spanish power grid, the need for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Spain has been relatively low. The lack of a clear regulatory framework for BESS has also hindered its development in Spain so far.

Why is Bess less urgent in Spain?

Another reason the integration of BESS is less urgent in Spain is the high resilience of the Spanish grid, despite its low level of interconnection. The Spanish TSO operates a very solid matrix-design grid, which includes a system for technical restrictions centrally operated in the Renewable Energy Control Centre (CECRE).

Does Spain need government support for Bess?

In Spain, significant growth has been seen in the BESS field over the last few years in the context of the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC). However, there are still opportunities within the associated policies and regulations to unlock the necessary government support for these initiatives.