Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF): II International Summit on Storage and Green Hydrogen for Solar Energy: By 2023, 495 MWh of storable solar energywhich represents 64% compared to last year, in which 1328.84 MWh of storage. This is the only record of it storage behind the counter in Spain and aims to dimension and propose a roadmap to meet the needs of the population solar energyin particular, and of the renewable energy, in general in this area. This reduction coincides with the stabilization of the number of residential installations for self-consumption in 2023main market of btm storage.
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) don’t forget to get one national energy mix 100% renewable and its correct integration into the network depends on the correct integration of the storage systems.
Madrid, May 13, 2024. According to data collected by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF)majority association of the solar energy in Spain, which already has more than 800 companies, In 2023, 495 MWh of behind-the-meter storage was installed in Spain, of which approximately three quarters relate to residential installations
Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) conducted a study together with the affiliated companies to obtain this for the second consecutive year, the first record in Spain in the field of storage behind the meter with the aim of dimension and propose a roadmap to meet the needs of the solar energyin particular, and of the renewable energyin general in this area.
“Of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) We consider it essential to continue working closely with companies and public institutions to devise an appropriate strategy that will give us the definitive impetus the sector needs. storage behind the corner. It is a key piece for the integration of the renewable energy on the network and decarbonizationThis decline therefore shows the need to continue working on creating financing schemes that make these types of facilities more competitive, such as VAT exemption or tax reduction,” said José Donoso, General Manager of Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF).
“The systems of storage allow us to one more efficient use of the surplusthat is, the energy that is not itself consumed at the time it is generated, in order to be able to consume it at a later time. In the coming years, batteries will be as important as the solar panels themselves“, To explain Donoso.
Furthermore, the general manager of the majority trade association of the solar energy in Spain analyzes the data collected by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF): “The drop in electricity prices that we have seen in recent months has reduced the profitability of these types of installations. Also the end of aid Next generation that encouraged these types of installations has been a trigger for the implementation of the storage in Spain has been delayed, we have noticed that in the own use in 2023 and now in the data of storageSince the batteries They are usually installed at the same time as the installation of own use and residential is its most important segment batteries”.
“We consider it essential to change the toll and charging scheme, to increase the variable part of the bill and the price of the hours when the networks are most congested, to reduce or abolish VAT for the components of the networks . photovoltaic installations (panels, inverters and batteries) and implement assistance through tax credits,” Donoso explains.
II International summit on storage and green hydrogen for solar energy
Although Spain has currently already achieved this storage targets set for 2030the The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) is developing a priority line of work in the field of storage and green hydrogen in 2024. In this context, the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) fourth II International Storage and Hydrogen Summit on May 22 and 23 in Madridthat will count leading international experts in these matters, who will share their vision and experiences in the field of development and developmentThe future of storage and hydrogen in our country.
During the day the current regulatory framework for storage and green hydrogenloose existing technical challengesthe chances of financing of these projects and the growth prospectsas well as the possibilities of decarbonization in electrical and other sectors.