We attended the XII Solar Forum of UNEF

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Storage, grids and territorial rooting in renewable projects. Key themes at UNEF, the leading solar fair in Spain, where UNEF drives innovation and dialogue.

UNEF’s 12th Solar Forum brought together experts, companies and professionals from the photovoltaic sector to discuss the major challenges of the energy transition in Spain. The event highlighted photovoltaics as an industrial and strategic driver, capable of driving the country’s reindustrialization and attracting large-scale investments, including data centers and industrial projects seeking affordable energy.

Among the key topics – energy transition, self-consumption, financing and environmental assessment – one talk left a key idea on social integration:

“Social acceptance is not bought, it is cultivated.”

This emerged from the talk “The strategic value of territorial rooting: how to strengthen the social acceptance of projects”, underlining that the acceptance of a renewable project depends as much on its benefits for the community as on its technical and economic viability.

What does solar energy need to consolidate its position as an industrial and social driver of the energy transition?

Storage: the lever for efficiency and resilience

• Storage acceleration: boosting batteries and storage systems to store energy generated at peak times and release it when it is most needed.
• Maximize the efficiency and profitability of solar projects in an increasingly variable electricity market.

Grid connection and generation management

• Grid expansion: increase and modernize electric transmission infrastructures to absorb and manage variable energy from solar and hybrid projects.
• Coordinate fluctuating generation with existing infrastructure, ensuring stability and capacity compliance.

Territorial roots and social acceptance

• Design integration strategies with the territory and the local community.
• Assess social and environmental impacts, anticipating risks and conflicts.
• Generate visible benefits for neighbors and the local economy, strengthening the acceptance and sustainability of the projects.

Conclusion

The UNEF Solar Forum confirms that photovoltaics is not only the cheapest source of energy, but also a strategic lever for the reindustrialization and electrification of the Spanish economy. However, the success of the projects depends on three key factors:

1. Efficient storage to manage production peaks and valleys.
2. Modern grid infrastructure to integrate variable energy in a stable manner.
3. Solid territorial roots that ensure social acceptance and local benefits.

The message is clear: the energy transition will only be successful if it combines technology, planning and commitment to the territory. Photovoltaic projects must balance technical efficiency, economic profitability and social sustainability to generate a lasting and positive impact in Spain.

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