(S5E4) Too much sun, not enough grid: Iberia’s solar dilemma

About this episode

The episode discusses the solar energy boom in Spain and Portugal and the grid challenges associated with it.

Join host Angie and guest José Alcalde from RatedPower as they unpack the solar energy boom in Spain and Portugal—and the grid challenges that come with it. Discover why grid bottlenecks are slowing progress, how the April 2025 Iberian blackout exposed vulnerabilities, and what solutions like battery storage, hybrid plants, and energy communities could mean for the future. Perfect for anyone interested in renewables, grid infrastructure, or the Iberian market.

People in this episode

Host: Angie

Guest: José Alcalde

Topics covered

• solar energy
• grid challenges
• renewables
• Iberian market
• battery storage
• energy communities

Keywords

• solar energy
• grid bottlenecks
• Iberian blackout
• battery storage
• hybrid plants
• energy communities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RatedPower

Places: Spain, Portugal

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