Overview

• The Consell Executiu approved the decree-law on June 3 to regulate and incentivize energy storage and renewable installations under urgent measures.
• By declaring these projects and their grid connections as superior public interest, the government provides them with stronger legal protection against objections.
• The decree modifies the 2019 emergency climate law and urban-planning rules to set clear criteria for standalone and hybrid battery systems over 500 kW.
• Catalonia currently has 94 battery storage projects in development, totaling 942 MW of capacity across 87 standalone sites and seven hybrid setups.
• Officials say the reforms will accelerate project timelines, limit legal challenges and enhance regional resilience against power outages.