Zelestra and EDP sign Spain’s first solar-BESS hybrid PPA to integrate a 160 MWh battery storage system with an operational solar plant in Cáceres
Type: Ppa · Technology: Hybrid · Country: Spain · Capacity: 160 MWh · Announced: 2026-04-07
Zelestra and EDP have executed Spain’s first power purchase agreement to hybridize an operational solar plant with a 160 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Cáceres, Extremadura. The agreement integrates the battery storage with the existing solar facility, enabling dynamic energy management and grid stabilization. EDP will offtake the combined renewable energy output, supporting Spain’s renewable energy integration targets and grid flexibility needs. The hybrid system is designed to enhance energy dispatchability, reduce curtailment, and improve the economic viability of the solar asset. This PPA marks a precedent for Spain’s energy transition, signaling a shift toward integrated renewable-storage solutions. No financial terms or construction timelines were disclosed in the announcement.