
More combined cycle, batteries and flexibility: lessons from the blackout
Although uncertainty about the causes persists, sector experts are calling for greater inertia, flexibility and faster system services to safeguard the grid.
Although uncertainty about the causes persists, sector experts are calling for greater inertia, flexibility and faster system services to safeguard the grid.
The Council of Ministers has approved the draft bill transposing European Directive 2022/2557. The new regulation will directly affect energy companies and other strategic sectors, imposing new obligations with limited opportunity for public debate.
The Global Wind Report 2025 and sector experts warn: “Regulatory and financial efforts must be stepped up to remain competitive,” with a renewed focus on interconnection and energy cooperation.
Isemaren outlines how the integration of advanced regulation and control systems is essential to meet the new technical and regulatory requirements for battery storage.
Of the 28 authorisations granted to Red Eléctrica so far in 2025, 12 were issued this month alone, -immediately following the blackout- while the monthly average in 2024 barely exceeded six resolutions.