Andorra lithium battery energy storage project construction

The construction of lithium battery energy storage systems in Andorra is being advanced by Endesa, which has provisionally won connection rights to build renewable energy resources and battery storage with a capacity of up to 1,200MW1. Additionally, a joint venture is preparing to begin construction of a 48MW/113MWh battery energy storage system project in Andorra2. These initiatives reflect the growing investment in energy storage solutions in the region. Image: Harmony Energy. Alex Thornton, operations director at Harmony Energy, gives us a deep dive into Pillswood, the biggest battery storage project in Europe, including the bold decision to be an early-mover into 2-hour lithium-ion BESS, in a market of much shorter duration assets.

How will Andorra become a green country?

Andorra will go from producing energy using coal, to generating clean energy with an installed capacity of 1,843.6 MW as a result of 7 hybridised renewable projects, 2 storage projects with batteries, a green hydrogen project and a synchronous compensator.

What is the future of Andorra?

In the area around Andorra there will not only be industrial and rural activity, there is also a future project featuring the promotion of local commerce and tourism. Endesa was also looking to promote the tertiary sector as it is a key factor with regard to economic activity and employment in the area.

What are the 10 energy communities in Andorra?

This is another step towards the digitalisation of the area surrounding Andorra together with the development of 10 energy communities. These are Andorra, Híjar, Albalate del Arzobispo, Puebla de Híjar, Jatiel, Castelnou, Ejulve, Molinos, Alacón and Alcorisa.

What is the Endesa plan for Andorra?

For Endesa's General Manager for Sustainability, María Malaxechevarría, this Endesa plan for Andorra "is not just theory, it is a reality with which more than 30 entities in the area have collaborated with innovative and unique projects, which aim to generate employment by helping to diversify the economy in the surrounding area.

Will battery Gigafactory projects be delayed?

Analysts predict that many battery gigafactory projects in Europe are likely to be delayed. CATL announced a second facility this week.

How much lithium-ion battery production capacity is planned in Europe?

According to upstream-focused publisher Battery-News.De, as of July 2022, 1,416GWh of lithium-ion battery cell annual production capacity is planned in Europe. (An infographic map produced for the publisher is pictured below.)

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