Expected ROI of floor standing battery project in Spain 2030

Why should Spain invest in batteries?

Batteries create a reliable, greener and more flexible grid which will improve energy security and enable the transition to net zero. With ambitious targets, Spain is rapidly deploying renewable energy to decarbonise its grid and expects to increase clean energy generation to 81% by 2030.

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 will Spain rank among the top 6 battery producers?

Here are the key elements of Spain's strategy to rank among the top six producers. It is estimated that by 2030, Spain’s battery production capacity will range between 42 and 72 gigawatt-hours (GWh), which would place it as the sixth nation with the highest battery production capacity in the European Union (EU).

How long does it take a battery to charge 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. This allows batteries to charge and generate within a day.

Why does Italy have a small install base compared to Spain?

Despite having a small install base, Italy’s current install base and 2030 pipeline is 6.8x that of Spain’s due to the presence of a Capacity Market and Firm Reserve (similar to FCR) tenders. To start addressing this, the Spanish Government announced that it will provide grants to support the deployment of 600MW of BESS1.

Why does Spain's Bess pipeline lag compared to Italy's?

Spain’s BESS pipeline lags equivalent markets... Despite having a small install base, Italy’s current install base and 2030 pipeline is 6.8x that of Spain’s due to the presence of a Capacity Market and Firm Reserve (similar to FCR) tenders.