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

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.

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Offtaker

EDP

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EDP is a global energy company focused on the energy transition, producing, managing, and distributing electricity with a strong emphasis on renewables (solar, wind, hydro). The company aims to deliver clean, secure, and affordable energy, expanding its renewable generation, networks, and digital solutions across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia-Pacific.

Developer

Zelestra

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Zelestra is a clean energy solutions provider that co-creates with leading companies. They focus on solar, battery energy storage, wind, and hydrogen projects to decarbonize their partners' operations.