V EDITION AWARDS RENMAD ALMACENAMIENTO 2027

Celebrating outstanding achievements in Spain’s renewable energy storage sector

We are pleased to announce the launch of the V Edition of the RENMAD Almacenamiento Awards. These public-vote awards aim to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of key players in the renewable energy storage sector.

The awards recognise companies, public authorities and individuals whose work has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the sector, promoting a fair energy transition and generating a positive impact at regional and national level.

We encourage all participants to review the award rules to understand how the awards work and find all the information they need to take part in this exciting opportunity for recognition.

  1. Categories
    1. Six categories have been established for the RENMAD Almacenamiento Awards 2027.
    2. The awards will recognise the achievements of nominees during the 2026 calendar year.
  2. Nomination Process
    1. Candidates may nominate themselves or others they believe deserve recognition in each category.
    2. Nominations must be submitted using the form available on the website.
    3. Specific information must be provided about each nominated project or individual, explaining why the candidate deserves to be shortlisted. This information will include:
      1. The organisation responsible for the nominated project.
      2. An explanation of the nominated project and its relevance to the category entered.
  3. Eligibility
    1. Individuals and legal entities that have made an outstanding contribution to the energy storage sector may be nominated.
    2. Candidates must have carried out their activities in the Iberian Peninsula and/or be based there, except in categories where different eligibility requirements apply.
  4. Voting Format and Process
    1. The RENMAD Almacenamiento Awards 2027 are public-vote awards. Nominations and the selection of both finalists and winners will be determined by votes cast by individuals.
    2. Only one vote per person will be counted. Voters will receive an email asking them to confirm their vote.
  5. Selection of Finalists
    1. No individual may be shortlisted in more than one of the individual award categories:
      1. Renewable Energy Personality of the Year
      2. Renewable Energy Woman of the Year
    2. If the same person is nominated for both individual awards and receives enough nominations to qualify as a finalist in both, they will be shortlisted in the category in which they receive the most votes.
  6. Selection of Winners
    1. The same company or organisation may not receive more than one award. If a nominated organisation wins in more than one category, it will receive only the award in the category in which it obtains the most votes.

AWARD CATEGORIES

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

Developing a large-scale energy storage project in Spain requires vision, execution capabilities and effective management of an increasingly complex regulatory and administrative environment. This award recognises the teams driving the deployment of energy storage in Spain, overcoming permitting and grid connection challenges and ensuring that projects are properly integrated into their surroundings.

Who can enter: Independent Power Producers (IPPs), developers affiliated with utilities, and companies specialising in renewable energy and storage project development that are driving BESS deployment in Spain.

ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY AND SOLUTIONS PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

The energy transition requires technologies and solutions that make energy storage safer, more efficient, flexible and competitive, while enabling its optimal integration into the power system. This award recognises the companies developing, manufacturing, integrating and supplying the technologies and solutions shaping the future of energy storage in Spain.

Who can enter: Battery and BESS manufacturers, inverter manufacturers, turnkey BESS solution providers and system integrators, EMS and energy management software providers, and other technology companies delivering innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the Spanish market and electricity grid.

OPTIMISER AND BUSINESS MODEL OF THE YEAR

A battery can only reach its full potential when the right strategy is in place to optimise its operation and maximise its revenues. In an increasingly dynamic electricity market, this category recognises the platforms, trading models and optimisation strategies that are turning energy storage flexibility into a profitable and competitive asset in Spain.

Who can enter: Optimisation companies, algorithmic trading platforms, Virtual Power Plant (VPP) operators, aggregators, energy retailers and other companies developing innovative strategies to maximise the commercial value of energy storage assets in Spain.

PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Major energy storage projects start on paper and ultimately transform the way the power system operates. This award focuses on a specific storage project that stands out for its technical excellence, integration into the power system, execution capabilities and tangible impact on the energy market.

Who can enter: Teams responsible for operational BESS projects, hybrid solar or wind installations with storage, and standalone energy storage projects that set a benchmark for the Spanish market.

Individual Awards:

RENEWABLE ENERGY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

Behind every major advance in energy storage are individuals who drive new ideas, overcome regulatory barriers, develop new business models and pave the way in a market that is still evolving. This award recognises the individual whose vision, leadership and dedication have made a particularly significant contribution to the development of energy storage in Spain over the past year.

Who can enter: Executives, regulatory and market experts, engineers, researchers and other professionals making an outstanding contribution to the development of energy storage in Spain.

RENEWABLE ENERGY WOMAN OF THE YEAR

The development of energy storage in Spain is being driven by the leadership and contributions of numerous women who are advancing projects, developing new technologies, sharing expertise and helping transform the sector. This award recognises a woman whose career, leadership or contribution has had a particularly significant impact on the Spanish energy storage market.

Who can enter: Executives, project managers, engineers, researchers, regulatory and market experts, and other professionals making an outstanding contribution to the development of energy storage in Spain.