With 25 GW of storage solutions applying for grid connection, Spain faces the challenge of accelerating access permits for batteries. The sector is calling for, among other things, progress in capacity auctions, and regional governments are meeting to unify evaluation criteria.

The milestone marks a significant advancement for the country’s energy transition and positions Rolwind as a leader in innovation and sustainability within the energy sector.

The incorporation of tools such as social due diligence and judicial mediation is transforming the approach to conflicts in energy storage projects. Experts emphasize the need for preventive actions and mediation strategies to reduce social opposition and improve relationships with local communities.

As described, this is possible thanks to the optimization of charge and discharge cycles, with the replacement of lithium cells after 10 years, improving returns without incurring new fixed costs. Additionally, they warn that hybridization with batteries is only profitable in a few cases.