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Will Spain reach 30 GW of energy storage by 2050?

The Spanish government on Tuesday approved the energy storage strategy, targeting some 20 GW of storage capacity in 2030 and reaching 30 GW by 2050 from today’s 8.3 GW.

Does Spain have a battery storage system?

Battery storage system in Murcia, Spain. Image by Iberdrola () The Spanish ministry for the ecological transition on Friday opened two funding programmes, providing a combined total of EUR 280 million (USD 310.4m) in state aid to advance energy storage projects.

Does Spain need energy storage?

Spain quantified its storage needs in line with decarbonisation targets established in the 2021-2030 national energy and climate plan (NECP), which sets the share of renewables in gross final consumption of energy at 42% by the end of the decade.

Can pumped storage capacity be increased in Spain?

Although the energy storage industry in Spain is focusing on battery storage, there is also a possibility to increase pumped storage capacity. However, there are various challenges associated with developing these projects in Spain, including social and environmental impacts, and the timelines associated with such projects.

Do public bodies get involved in electricity storage projects in Spain?

Spanish public bodies tend to get involved in storage projects during innovation and research stages and not at the commercial level. The impact of developing electricity storage projects with a public administration or an entity subject to public procurement regulations will need to be considered.

How are pumped storage hydro projects funded in Spain?

The programmes are funded through Spain's coronavirus recovery facility. The Institute for Diversification and Energy Saving (IDAE), the agency of the ministry for the ecological transition, will manage the tendering process. Applications for funding for pumped storage hydro project can be sent from September 22 until October 20, 2023.