The report by Quinto Armónico reveals that this trend sets a favourable scenario for investments in BESS systems, driven by the high volatility of the electricity market.

The 28 April event is estimated to have cost Spain around €3 billion. Experts from OMIE, AFRY, Alantra and Hesstec agreed that preventing future blackouts depends on the deployment of distributed storage, grid forming inverters, and an operational redesign of the system.

Following losses of up to €1.3 billion, companies and households seek energy independence as enquiries soar by more than 450% in just eight hours — and the trend continues.