One of the most anticipated tools for sectors like data centers, energy storage, and energy-intensive industries is now public: demand capacity maps for the distribution network.
The five main distributors in the country have published information about their electrical nodes, revealing a picture of a saturated network, but with still available capacity.
Key Data on Consumption Capacity
According to the released figures, there are currently:
- 8,955 MW of available consumption capacity.
- 785 locations with more than 1 MW accessible.
- 254 locations with over 10 MW available.
This data is strategic for planning large energy consumption projects, from setting up data centers to industrial plants with high electricity demand.
However, technical sources remind us that not all capacity reflected on the maps will be truly feasible. It will be the final technical connection study with the distributor that determines whether that capacity can be utilized, considering the physical network viability, node interactions, and local limitations.
Where Can You Check the Capacity?
The distribution companies have made the demand capacity maps available on their websites:
In addition to these five, there are more than 300 local distributors in Spain also required to publish this information on their respective websites.
A Key Resource for New Energy Projects
The availability of these maps opens a new phase for companies and investors seeking optimal locations for their projects.
The sectors that benefit most include:
- Data centers, requiring stable and high-capacity connections to operate reliably.
- Energy storage projects, like industrial batteries helping to stabilize the grid.
- Energy-intensive industries, needing access to locations over 10 MW to maintain competitive production.
In this context, companies specializing in High Voltage Engineering and permit processing, such as OSPREL S.L., assist clients throughout the connection process, one of the most critical points for projects to materialize on time and within scope.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Demand Capacity Maps
What are electrical demand capacity maps?
They are public tools showing the available power at each node in the distribution network for new loads, such as data centers, industries, or energy storage facilities.
Is all the capacity shown on the maps actually usable?
Not necessarily. The published capacity provides an initial reference, but feasibility depends on the final technical connection study, which assesses physical constraints and potential node interactions.
Who is responsible for publishing this information?
The five major distributors (i-DE, Endesa, Naturgy, Viesgo, and EDP) along with more than 300 local distributors in Spain are required to make these maps publicly accessible on their websites.
Which sectors benefit most from this information?
Primarily the data centers, energy-intensive industries, and energy storage projects, that depend on high consumption nodes for their development.
via: LinkedIn