Spanish Energy Storage Project Approval

Overview

The Spanish government has approved a €5.77 million grant to Red Eléctrica de España for an innovative energy storage project as part of the nation’s Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.

This project involves:

• Installing a hybrid energy storage system at the Tías substation in Lanzarote
• Enhancing grid stability with cutting-edge 'Grid Forming' technology

The initiative is crucial for:

• Boosting renewable energy management on the island
• Helping achieve national climate targets
• Improving electricity reliability

Environmental Impact

Environmental assessments show:

• The project’s impact will be limited
• Location on existing industrial land within the substation area minimizes environmental concerns

Design measures include:

• Minimizing noise
• Managing electromagnetic fields
• Protecting local flora and fauna, including avoiding disturbance to nearby residential areas

The installation phase will take approximately 34 weeks, with a focus on safety and environmental safeguards.

Regulatory and Monitoring Aspects

• Given its scope, the project qualifies for a simplified environmental impact evaluation.
• Authorities have concluded that, with strict adherence to environmental measures, it poses no significant risk to Lanzarote’s ecosystem or local communities.
• The approval emphasizes:
  • Continuous monitoring of noise levels
  • Monitoring electromagnetic emissions
  • Ensuring health and environmental standards are maintained.