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[Opinion piece] “The resilience of the system in the face of a new blackout”

Opinion piece 28A blackout

Royal Decree 88/2026 opens the door to independent aggregators in Spain, but the system’s resilience hinges on two fronts: hybridizing existing renewable energy parks and increasing storage capacity behind the industrial meter. Opinion piece by Iván Olivares, CEO of Vector Energy. Published in the magazine “Energía” no. 152 of El Economista, April 30, 2026. One […]

[Technical Article] BESS as an accelerator of electric mobility deployment: Peak shaving and V2G

BESS as an accelerator of electric mobility deployment: Peak shaving and V2G

  The rapid deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the C&I sector presents significant challenges in managing contracted power. BESS acts as an energy buffer, enabling the deployment of efficient and cost-effective fast and ultra-fast (DC) chargers without the need to oversize the grid connection infrastructure. Alexandre Morant, Renewable Energy Product Manager at […]

[Technical Article] BESS as a fundamental pillar of data centers: 24/7 Resilience

BESS datacenters

  Spain’s digital infrastructure, driven by data centers, demands continuous power availability. In the commercial and industrial sectors, the BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) not only optimizes self-consumption and price arbitrage, but also positions itself as the key element for the operational security of facilities, assuming long-duration, high-efficiency UPS functions to meet the most demanding […]

Frequently asked questions about solar pumping

What is solar pumping? Solar pumping is a system that uses the sun’s energy and through a frequency converter you can control pumps that extract water from wells, rivers or other sources. This system converts solar energy into electricity using solar panels, powering a pump that moves water to where it is needed. What are […]

Vector Energy values: Commitment to innovation and sustainability

  In a world where the energy transition is crucial for sustainable development, Vector Energy is positioned as a leader in automation, industrial control, renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions. Our core values not only guide our daily operations, but also reflect our commitment to our customers, the environment and society at large. 1.Technological innovation: […]

The essentials about magneto-thermal switches

Guide to understand and correctly use electrical protection devices WHAT IS A MAGNETOTHERMAL? A circuit breaker is a protection switch designed to automatically open electrical circuits when overcurrents appear, whether overloads or short circuits. Its main function is to protect both the electrical installation and its receivers.   ANATOMY OF A MAGNETOTHERMAL  ·NAME OF THE […]

Democratize technology in irrigation

  Despite the modernization carried out in irrigation in Spain in recent decades, the recent episode of drought has once again put this strategic sector in a fragile situation in the face of one of its main challenges:  How to combat the effects of the global climate emergency.  In the conclusions of the XXXIX National […]