How much photovoltaic capacity will Spain have by 2030?

1.The Ministry of Ecolog The Spanish National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) sets a target of 76 GW of photovoltaic capacity by 2030, including 19 GWac from self-consumption and 57 GWac from large-scale projects.

Does Spain need energy storage?

Additionally, Spain is strengthening policies to support the growth of energy storage. The country aims to deploy 22 GW of energy storage by 2030 and 50 GW by 2050. Currently, the total installed capacity of energy storage in Spain—covering planned, under-construction, and completed projects—stands at about 20 GW.

Can a photovoltaic plant integrate with a thermal storage plant?

“The integration of photovoltaic plants with thermal storage plants using BlueSolar technology gives rise to a plant concept that allows base load operations for over 7,000 hours per year.

Is a photovoltaic plant better than a solar thermal plant?

It efficiently harnesses 50% of the energy that a panel doesn't use, allowing for 60% more energy efficiency with a photovoltaic plant and 70% more than a solar thermal plant,” José Caparrós, CEO of Blue Solar, told pv magazine.

How do photovoltaic panels work?

The panels continue to produce electricity while reflecting heat for thermal storage or direct steam generation. The core of the technology is a specialized glass that replaces standard glass over the photovoltaic panel and is manufactured by BlueSolar.