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4 FAQs about Spanish industrial energy storage subsidies

What is Spain's energy storage program?

For stakeholders in battery storage, thermal storage, and pumped hydro, this program offers not only financial backing but also long-term stability and political support. Spain has launched a €700 million energy storage program to support battery, thermal, and pumped hydro projects, aiming to deploy 2.5–3.5 GW of capacity.

Does Spain support energy storage?

Spain already backs energy storage with more than €600 million of NextGenEU funding which was allocated as part of Spain's, post-Covid Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan. From pv magazine España.

How much money is available for energy storage projects?

A total of €700 million (US$800 million) is available in the form of capex grants. It is open to standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, thermal energy storage projects and pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) projects as well as those that are hybridised with renewable generation facilities.

Which energy storage projects are eligible?

It is open to standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, thermal energy storage projects and pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) projects as well as those that are hybridised with renewable generation facilities. Eligible costs include civil works, storage systems, auxiliary equipment and systems and related expenses.

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