The only renewable energy that couldn’t be saved finds a way to do it in a Spanish region. The whole world has its eyes on this part of our country. This is not surprising in a context of continuous search for the use of renewable energy sources. There are even other projects that are attracting great attention, such as the use of aerothermal energy.
This is an innovative project carried out by a national company. It seeks to redefine the way we manage and harness an energy we are all familiar with.
The place where this initiative will be implemented is Galicia and the badge that will lead it is the famous one Iberdrola.
With this we have already given you an idea about the type of energy that previously could not be stored and now can: hydroelectric energy.
The entity will connect batteries to a power plant, specifically that of Santiago Gil in Onsense. It will implement a battery with a capacity of 5 MWh integrated in a hybrid manner. The enclave has two groups of 7 megawatts (MW) each.
This renewable energy finds its place in a Spanish region: no one saw it coming
The aim of this project is to significantly improve the management of hydroelectric energy production, allowing excess energy to be stored during hours of low demand. This battery will act as a strategic reservoir, storing excess energy for later injection into the grid when more electricity is needed.
We are confronted with a hitherto unprecedented development that is leading to this Iberdrola be a pioneer in the integration of technologies to optimize energy production and distribution. Quite an achievement for the company that will be recorded in history.
Iberdrola Spain manages pumped hydroelectric power stations not only at the national level, but also throughout the Iberian Peninsula, including areas close to the border between them Portugal j Spainwhich includes facilities such as Gouvages.
Today the company is a leader in energy storage, with an installed capacity of 4.5 GW Spain j Portugal with pump technology, the most efficient method today.
In addition, news recently came to light about the installation of six battery energy storage systems (SAEB) with a combined capacity of 150 megawatts (MW). Each battery will have a capacity of 25 MW and a capacity of 50 megawatts per hour (MWh). They also receive 37.5 million euros in financing.
The end of 2022 is Iberdrola reached a storage capacity of 101.2 gigawatt hours (GWh), exceeding the forecast by more than 10% and with the aim of expanding capacity to 119 GWh, looking at the 2026 horizon. On the other hand, hydroelectric power plants are pumping the highs of the badge inside Spain they are in The Muela j Villarino.
This renewable energy is stored at Iberdrola
Iberdrola It is crowned as the company that achieved something that seemed impossible. Storing hydroelectric energy is critical and has become even more notable recently due to expected growth and experimentation with renewable energy sources.
Looking ahead, pumped hydroelectric power stations are the most efficient method of storing energy on a large scale. It’s not just a matter of profitability. They also provide stability, safety and durability to the electrical system and produce large amounts of energy with a fast response time and without pollutant emissions.
Due to the increasing use of renewable sources for electricity generation, it is evident that the energy produced must be stored. In the case of wind and solar energy, depending on sources that cannot be managed, they lead to surpluses in cases of overproduction and require other technologies when there are not enough renewable sources.
It is clear that the Spanish region by Galicia is now a turning point for the renewable energy. Out of the hand of IberdrolaA prosperous future and much good news are predicted in the coming years. In the same way, biomass is another energy that is conquering the sustainable field, with six types and an unbeatable forecast.