1. First and foremost, we must remain cautious and allow REE’s technicians to do their work in order to understand what happened and determine what measures need to be taken to avoid similar incidents in the future. We must also thank REE for the swift restoration of the system.
2. Photovoltaic technology is a mature technology that is fully capable of providing everything the grid needs for stability. It meets all the technical requirements established by the system operator (REE) and by regulation (the grid connection code and operational procedures).
3. The energy injected into the grid was scheduled the day before, and yesterday that schedule was being strictly followed.
4. Photovoltaic power plants did not voluntarily disconnect; they were disconnected from the grid.
5. Photovoltaic technology, as one of the main emerging technologies in the system, has taken on its responsibilities and continues to offer its technology under optimal conditions. The system is stable with renewables. There have been times when renewables have supplied more energy to the system than yesterday, without any issues.
6. There are 100% photovoltaic systems with batteries that are perfectly stable. For example, yesterday, self-consumption photovoltaic systems with properly reconfigured batteries (in “island mode,” disconnected from the grid) operated without any problems.
7. The photovoltaic sector is ready to continue contributing to its responsibility of achieving the objectives of the European Union and National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC, in Spanish) , ensuring energy that is affordable, clean, safe, and that promotes energy independence.
8. There are elements that will support the achievement of these objectives, such as storage, faster permitting for hybrid photovoltaic-storage facilities, and the approval of Operational Procedure 7.4, which would enable renewables to help control voltage and reactive power on the grid, as well as an EU storage action plan as part of the flexibility package.
9. The promotion of renewable energy is contributing to the country’s reindustrialization by providing a competitive advantage to our industry, as well as helping to meet decarbonization targets in the fight against climate change.