Ingeteam technology is present in the form of automation, protection, and control systems at the substations where renewable energy is evacuated, which transforms the energy from the generation plants for its transmission and distribution.
The company thereby enables evacuation to the grid of more than 35% of the renewable energy generated in Spain.
renewable energy generation
November 2022 data from Red Eléctrica indicates that the presence of renewable energies in the energy mix has increased to 46.9%, highlighting the importance of evacuation to the grid.
Renewable energy generation in November rose by 5.6% in Spain compared to the same month in 2021, totaling 10,200 GWh.
Grid optimization
Ingeteam provides solutions based on FACTS thereby optimizing existing infrastructure resources
Significant renewables integration is a major challenge for the electricity system. In this respect, Ingeteam provides solutions to make the grid more intelligent and optimize its use.
These include innovative technologies based on FACTS (flexible alternating current transmission systems), which provide operators with tools that enable them to quickly react to changing operating conditions, thereby providing stability and optimizing existing infrastructure resources.
evacuation to the grid
The positive scenario for renewable energy in Spain has been one of the main foundations that have enabled Ingeteam to win numerous contracts around the world. The company currently has more than 30GW of renewable power evacuated worldwide, with installations spread over 5 continents.
Notable amongst the main facilities commissioned this year is the Francisco Pizarro photovoltaic plant (Cáceres), which has managed to position itself as the largest in Europe, integrating 590 MW into the grid. Ingeteam supplied 92 power stations for this project, the scope of supply for which also includes the control and commissioning system and the protection and control system for the evacuation substation.
sustainable energy model
For Jorge Haya, Director of Ingeteam's Power Grid Automation business unit, "the future will be renewable or there won’t be a future, so our challenge is to put all our electrical power conversion and control electronics technology at the service of this energy transition, of this new sustainable energy model."
"It is based on the generation of renewable energy to boost the most efficient consumption, all while leaving the smallest possible environmental footprint."
