What is Spain's energy storage strategy?
Spain’s government has approved an energy storage strategy that it says will put the country “at the forefront” of what is being done in Europe and help it move towards its climate neutrality target. The roadmap foresees the country ramping up its storage capacity from the current 8.3GW level to 20GW by and then 30GW by .
What is the focus of Spain's energy policy?
Spain's energy policy focuses on ensuring energy supply security, enhancing the competitiveness of the economy, and guaranteeing sustainable economic, social, and environmental development. To face these challenges, energy policy in Spain (and in other European countries) has been centered around these three axes.
Will Spain strengthen its electricity system after a power outage?
The Spanish government has approved legislation to strengthen its electricity system following the major power outage the country experienced in April.
How can Spain transform its energy system into a climate-resilient country?
To ease financing, beneficiaries may request advance payments of up to 100% of the awarded aid, provided certain conditions are met. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to transform Spain’s energy system into one that is more flexible, robust, and climate-resilient.
Who enforces the voltage control regulations in Spain?
Spanish independent competition regulator, the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC), will enforce the regulations. The watchdog will have to compile a monitoring report on compliance with the voltage control obligations of all operators who are obliged to do so. The report must be presented within six months.
What does the energy storage package mean for the energy industry?
To promote the development of energy storage, the package proposes to speed up permits for projects, exempting them from the environmental assessment procedure if the facility is within the perimeter of a renewable plant that already has a positive environmental assessment. This is something the industry has been requesting for some time.
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