Spain & Portugal: Galp Breaks Ground on 147MWh Grid-Forming
Galp has kicked off construction on five new battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Spain and Portugal, marking a major step in its clean energy strategy. According to
PARIS -- Recent power outages in Spain and Portugal have focused attention on Europe's solar energy infrastructure, which sources its parts almost entirely from China. The cause of the widespread late-April blackout in the two countries is still under investigation.
Many homes in Jaen in southern Spain depend on solar energy given as the region is sunny all year round. © Reuters PARIS -- Recent power outages in Spain and Portugal have focused attention on Europe's solar energy infrastructure, which sources its parts almost entirely from China.
Awash with Chinese solar panels and parts made by companies such as Huawei Technologies, Europe is increasingly concerned about the safety of its power infrastructure, especially as its energy transition has led to the digitalization of the sector, making it vulnerable to remote attacks.
Beijing's heavy subsidies and investment in the industry drove down solar panel costs by 80% in a decade, which led to a boom in solar capacities worldwide. For Europe, cutting all reliance on China in the sector may be unrealistic though.
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