Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), part of Jameel Energy, is expanding its presence in Spain with a major battery energy storage pipeline. The company is developing more than 1.2 GW and 5 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS), which are expected to reach Ready to Build status between 2026 and 2027.
The projects are located across four key regions in Spain: Extremadura, Andalusia, Catalonia, and Cantabria. The portfolio includes both hybrid projects, where battery storage is combined with solar photovoltaic plants, and stand-alone battery systems. This approach will help improve grid flexibility and make better use of renewable energy.
Extremadura is the main focus of FRV’s expansion. The company is developing hybrid solar and storage projects such as the San Serván 220 complex with 56 MW and 225 MWh of storage, and the Solanilla project with 18 MW and 72 MWh. These projects are expected to be ready to build in the first quarter of 2026 after the approval of Royal Decree 997/2025.
Another important development in Extremadura is the Carmonita cluster. This cluster includes several projects: Carmonita Ministerio with 320 MW and 1,360 MWh, Carmonita Sur with 80 MW and 400 MWh, Carmonita Norte with 91 MW and 455 MWh, and Carmonita IV with 40 MW and 200 MWh. In addition, there is a 111 MW and 495 MWh hybridization plan at San Serván 400. Together, these projects will deliver a total hybrid capacity of 652 MW and 3,492 MWh in the region. FRV considers Extremadura a strategic location because of its strong renewable energy potential.
In Andalusia, the company plans to add 57 MW and 285 MWh of battery storage to its Alcores projects in Seville. In Catalonia, FRV is planning six battery storage facilities with a combined capacity of 334 MW and 1,336 MWh. These projects will be spread across the provinces of Barcelona, Girona, and Tarragona.
In Cantabria, the Santander BESS Camarreal project will add 50 MW and 200 MWh of storage capacity in the municipality of Camargo. Construction of this project is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026.
A key part of FRV’s strategy is hybridization, especially by upgrading existing solar plants with battery storage. By combining hybrid and stand-alone systems, the company aims to improve infrastructure performance, support grid stability, and provide a more reliable and resilient power supply. Through this expansion, FRV is strengthening its role in Spain’s clean energy transition.
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