Can battery storage systems be retrofitted in Spain?

The first solution is battery storage systems that enable peak shift, i.e. feeding electricity into the grid at times when the wholesale price is higher, usually before and after sunset. Fortunately, the retrofitting of battery storage systems in Spain is unproblematic from a regulatory perspective.

How to protect a lithium battery energy storage cabinet?

At the same time, setting the charging and discharging parameters, configuring the safety and protection settings, and protecting the lithium battery energy storage cabinet from potential dangers such as overcurrent, overvoltage, and overtemperature are necessary.

Which accumulator batteries are included in the cabinets covered by the technical specification?

The cabinets covered by the technical specification have been designed to contain the hermetic lead-acid electric accumulator batteries.

Is a capacity market a viable source of income in Spain?

The introduction of a capacity market is also being considered in Spain. This possible additional source of income (in addition to participation in inter-day trading, first and second regulation), depending on its design, can be decisive for the decision in favour of storage.

How much does electricity cost in Spain?

On March 20th , the Spanish wholesale price had fallen to € 26.24/MWh, compared to the German wholesale price of € 68.36/MWh and the French wholesale price of € 63.59/MWh. Unfortunately, the Iberian Peninsula is unable to export enough electricity to Europe to take advantage of the price differences due to a lack of transmission lines.

How do you protect a battery cabinet?

High-quality cables, connectors, and terminals establish safe electrical connections between battery cabinets and other system components. And add appropriate fuses and circuit protection devices to the circuit to prevent overcurrent, overvoltage, and short circuits.