iberdrola

Spain
Iberdrola commissions Spain’s largest battery storage systems

The two 60 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS), located in Alarcón, central Spain, have been recognised as strategic projects under Spain’s PERTE programme for renewables, green hydrogen and energy storage.

energy

Spain
Spanish energy companies gear up to power data centres: 12 GW at stake and over €30 billion in investment

Dozens of large-scale initiatives are straining grid capacity and accelerating strategic partnerships with tech giants. Both the public and private sectors are adjusting plans to meet surging demand, as companies such as Forestalia, Iberdrola and TotalEnergies secure key agreements to guarantee renewable power supply.

Spain
Spain takes over IRENA vice presidency following U.S. withdrawal

Spain will serve as Vice President of the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), reinforcing its role in global energy governance at a time when renewables already supply 57% of the country’s electricity demand. The appointment comes amid the withdrawal of the United States from the agency.

spain

Spain
Spain launches over €1.3bn in calls for renewables and energy storage: all funding lines explained

The government activates six support schemes totalling €1.3695bn to boost strategic projects in energy storage, efficiency, offshore wind, thermal networks and industrial transition. A line-by-line overview of all active calls, including budgets, deadlines, requirements and eligible applicants.

January 5, 2026Who wins Spain’s €818m storage programme? The companies behind 9.4 GWh

Spain
Who wins Spain’s €818m storage programme? The companies behind 9.4 GWh

The final resolution of Spain’s FEDER programme redraws the country’s storage map. Total funding was reduced, major players such as Aquila Capital exited the scheme, while new large-scale projects from RWE and Alter Enersun entered the portfolio. The outcome also brought a strong regional reshuffle, with Catalonia, Extremadura and the Canary Islands emerging as key beneficiaries of the changes.

December 19, 2025“We’re targeting 7x growth”: Hoymiles’ Sebastián González on the roadmap to 700 MWh of battery storage in Iberia by 2026

Spain
“We’re targeting 7x growth”: Hoymiles’ Sebastián González on the roadmap to 700 MWh of battery storage in Iberia by 2026

As storage gains ground and the urgency for energy autonomy intensifies, the COUNTRY MANAGER outlines his vision for a “hot” market moment: more incentives, less dependency, and a wide-open field for scaling up. At Hoymiles, the company is backing a clear formula to take the lead over competitors, based on a mature and stable supply chain, a focus on 10 to 30 MW projects, and the speed required to gain volume.

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January 5, 2026Who wins Spain’s €818m storage programme? The companies behind 9.4 GWh

Spain
Who wins Spain’s €818m storage programme? The companies behind 9.4 GWh

The final resolution of Spain’s FEDER programme redraws the country’s storage map. Total funding was reduced, major players such as Aquila Capital exited the scheme, while new large-scale projects from RWE and Alter Enersun entered the portfolio. The outcome also brought a strong regional reshuffle, with Catalonia, Extremadura and the Canary Islands emerging as key beneficiaries of the changes.

December 19, 2025“We’re targeting 7x growth”: Hoymiles’ Sebastián González on the roadmap to 700 MWh of battery storage in Iberia by 2026

Spain
“We’re targeting 7x growth”: Hoymiles’ Sebastián González on the roadmap to 700 MWh of battery storage in Iberia by 2026

As storage gains ground and the urgency for energy autonomy intensifies, the COUNTRY MANAGER outlines his vision for a “hot” market moment: more incentives, less dependency, and a wide-open field for scaling up. At Hoymiles, the company is backing a clear formula to take the lead over competitors, based on a mature and stable supply chain, a focus on 10 to 30 MW projects, and the speed required to gain volume.

January 27, 2025120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation

Grzegorz Onichimowski

President

PSE

Poland
120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation

In the 2024 energy auctions, Poland awarded more than 1.6 GW of renewable capacity, with 91% allocated to photovoltaic projects. Maciej Jakubik, an expert in EU regulations and policies at Forum Energii, explains to Strategic Energy Europe the reason behind this phenomenon and the regulatory challenges faced by wind projects.

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