Malta Iberia

Malta Inc. is heading to the World Future Energy Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi, January 14-16! We’re excited to connect with industry leaders, utilities, and innovators as we showcase our latest advancements in steam-based, long-duration energy storage—designed to support reliable, grid-scale renewable integration and asset decarbonization. Attending #WFES2025? Stop by our booth in Hall 7, Stand 7350, or reach out to our colleagues Eren Engur and Alvaro Mozo Casado to schedule a meeting and explore how Malta can help drive your energy decarbonization goals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dQvVxGK9 #EnergyStorage #SustainableEnergy #Decarbonization #FutureofEnergy

Looking back on last week’s key events, Malta, represented by our very own Alvaro Mozo Casado, had the opportunity to participate in the #Reindustrialization and Cleantech for Iberia event hosted by beBartlet in Madrid. The discussions highlighted some of the most pressing issues for Spain’s #cleantech sector, with one clear takeaway: streamlining bureaucracy and improving financial incentives are crucial for driving innovation. Participants included cleantech firms, VCs, and politicians from Congress and Senate, along with representatives from legislative powers, regulatory officials, and government reps. A key point raised was the need to simplify procedures for permits and subsidies—especially for smaller cleantech companies and #startups, which often face the challenge of navigating multiple layers of administration and dealing with mismatched deadlines that don’t align with project timelines or the fast pace of technology. There was also a call for more efficient financial instruments tailored to different needs. In many cases, fiscal incentives—more direct and predictable—could be more effective than lengthy grant processes. A stable regulatory framework remains essential for attracting investment, and the upcoming #LeydeIndustria could be a valuable opportunity to support cleantech without adding unnecessary complexity. At Malta Inc, we know firsthand how vital this stability is for advancing first of a kind #FOAK #EnergyStorage solutions. A "ventana única" (single window) approach could greatly simplify administrative hurdles, making #Spain a more accessible and attractive cleantech hub. By smoothing the path for permits, subsidies, and financial support, we can pave the way to finding a balance where both #decarbonization and economic competitiveness can thrive together.

¡Nos vemos esta semana en la conferencia Solarplaza Energy Storage en Madrid! #Almacenamiento

Continuamos promoviendo la innovación sostenible al convertirnos en accionistas y socios tecnológicos de Malta Inc, una empresa líder en soluciones de almacenamiento de energía de larga duración ⚡. Esta alianza refuerza nuestro compromiso con la transición hacia una energía más limpia y sostenible 🌍, donde el almacenamiento de energía es fundamental para garantizar la estabilidad y eficiencia del sistema. El acuerdo nos permitirá aportar nuestra amplia experiencia en almacenamiento a gran escala, acelerando el desarrollo de tecnologías que capturan y almacenan el excedente de energía proveniente de fuentes renovables. ¡Avanzamos juntos hacia un futuro más próspero y sostenible! 🤝 #Cox #CoxEnergy #EnergíaRenovable #Sostenibilidad https://lnkd.in/d_Kv5Pcn

Malta Inc Partners with Cox to Accelerate the Deployment of Pumped Heat Energy Storage Solution We are excited to announce a new partnership with Cox, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, as they join our distinguished group of investors to help accelerate the deployment of our Pumped Heat Energy Storage (PHES) technology. As Alexandra Pruner, Chair of Malta’s Board of Directors, stated: "This partnership with Cox is transformative for Malta. Their involvement and expertise across the full energy value chain will be invaluable as we continue to grow and push the boundaries of our PHES technology. We are thrilled to have Cox join our world-class investors, including Siemens Energy Ventures, Alfa Laval, Proman, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, X, the moonshot factory, Piva Capital, Chevron Technology Ventures, Dustin Moskovitz, and Trafigura. Our partners facilitate and enhance our ability to execute in this rapidly expanding growth market. As global leaders in the power sector, our partners bring unparalleled industry knowledge, technical expertise, and global commercial reach to help accelerate our commercial deployment." 🔗 Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eAX2tFki

Alemania impulsa la #seguridad #energética con una nueva ley que promueve #almacenamiento y la #generación limpia de #electricidad. En septiembre de 2024, Alemania la lanzado una consulta pública sobre una innovadora ley de "Seguridad de Suministro de Plantas de Generación" (Kraftwerkssicherheitsgesetz). Esta ley busca reforzar la seguridad energética del país mediante subastas de #capacidad para tecnologías limpias y sistemas de almacenamiento de larga duración. La consulta estará abierta hasta el 13 de octubre de 2024. Desde mi punto de vista los puntos clave de la consulta son: 1️⃣ Subastas de capacidad para plantas H2-ready: Se prevé la subasta de 12,5 GW de capacidad en plantas de #ciclocombinado listas para #hidrógeno. 2️⃣ Impulso al almacenamiento de larga duración: La ley también contempla subastas para 500 MW de almacenamiento de #electricidad con sistemas al menos 72 horas de almacenamiento. La subasta será tecnológicamente neutra, incentivando soluciones innovadoras que puedan almacenar grandes cantidades de #energía a bajo coste, ayudando a equilibrar la intermitencia de las energías #renovables como la #eólica y la #solar. Las instalaciones de almacenamiento deberán tener una capacidad mínima de carga que sea al menos el 50% de la capacidad de descarga a la #redeléctrica. 3️⃣ Calendario de subastas: Las primeras subastas de almacenamiento están previstas para 2025 (200 MW) y 2026 (300 MW), con un periodo de hasta 6 años para que los proyectos adjudicados lleguen a la fecha de operación comercial (COD). 4️⃣ Financiación de las inversiones: Las ayudas se otorgarán como subvenciones al CAPEX, distribuidas en diez pagos anuales iguales desde que la planta entre en operación. Es muy interesante que el pago por capacidad se establezca como una subvención al CAPEX, ya que de esta forma se fomenta la participación eficiente del almacenamiento en los mercados (diario, intradiario, y de servicios de ajuste). Veremos si alguno de los 12,5 GW de nuevos ciclos combinados, que empezarán utilizando #gasnatural, acaban empleando #hidrógeno. Yo lo dudo, porque el proceso: genero hidrógeno con renovables -> lo almaceno y transporto -> lo quemo en una turbina de un ciclo combinado, no puede ser más ineficiente. 🤔 🤔 🤔 En cuanto al almacenamiento, es de aplaudir que la subasta sea #tecnológicamente neutra, y que sea elegible para almacenamiento de al menos 72 horas. 👏 👏 👏 Gracias a Michael Geyer por su información para elaborar este post.

Coinciding with the wake-up call from Mario Draghi's report on "EU Competitiveness: Looking Ahead," we had the privilege of attending an inspiring breakfast meeting titled "The New Industrial Law and the Challenge of Net-Zero Emissions: An Opportunity for Spain," organized by Grupo Español para el Crecimiento Verde at Esade, supported by Breakthrough Energy and Cleantech for Iberia. The event brought together executive representatives from Iberian cleantech and finance sectors, with discussions focusing on how Spain can become Europe’s leading #cleantech hub through the implementation of targeted policies and investments, the importance of pilot projects and project de-risking, as well as the challenges and opportunities of the new Industrial Law in the broader European context. During the panel on “The Role of Innovation in the #Reindustrialization of Spain,” Michael Geyer, Managing Director of Malta Iberia, emphasized Malta’s innovative long-duration energy storage solution and its critical role in replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. He outlined why Malta has established itself in Spain, highlighting the country's expertise in thermal salt storage and the significance of the Malta-D project, which is supported by a #PPA under development with BBVA. As part of this discussion, Michael also stressed the need for Spain to strengthen its industrial capabilities and foster a favorable environment for cleantech #innovation. The event served as a critical forum for exploring the synergies between public and private #investment, and how Spain, with its vast renewable resources and technical expertise, is uniquely positioned to lead Europe in achieving its zero-emissions goals. BBVA, in particular, showcased its commitment to cleantech through its dedicated unit, established earlier this year in BBVA’s White Paper on Cleantech Bankability in the Iberian Peninsula: https://lnkd.in/giag-dFe The ongoing collaboration between BBVA and Malta is a testament to the progress being made in this space: https://lnkd.in/dfs-kPDg A big thank you to the organizers and participants for their shared commitment to advancing clean energy solutions. Mario Lara, Antoni BALLABRIGA, Alberto Toril Castro, Juan Antonio Tébar, Bianca Dragomir, Irene Gálvez, Sonia Zorrilla Varela, Joaquín Coronado Galdos, Iker Marcaide, Sofía Muñoz, Carmen Navarro Gomez, Luis martí, Mariano García Hoyos, Antonio Javier de Francisco Rodriguez, Carlos Ruiz, Carlos Martinez #EnergyStorage #LDES #TES

¡Orgullosos de recibir este reconocimiento!

📘𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚 📘 🚀 If you want to know how cleantech investments can be leveraged at speed and scale in Spain and Portugal, check our 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 developed together with our anchor partner BBVA In this study we deep-dive into topics like: ✅ 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒈𝒂𝒑 in Iberia and available support schemes. ✅ 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒈𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚 to overcome the funding gap: ↪ 𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 to develop stable and predictable regulatory frameworks, national laws to stimulate investment, and the use of Emissions Trading System (ETS) revenues to incentivize cleantech investments, among other measures. ↪ 𝘞𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 to set net zero ambition as one of their business priorities and define a specific cleantech risk framework. ✅ 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒍: energy storage (including lithium-ion and long-duration energy storage, or #LDES); innovative technologies to improve electricity #grids including high voltage direct current (#HVDC); the production, storage and transport of #hydrogen and renewable fuels of non-biological origin (#RFNBO); recycling and #circularity (including the production of biogas, biomethane and biofertilizers); and carbon capture, utilization and storage (#CCUS) ✅ 𝑽𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒔: pilot phase, first-of-a-kind projects (#FOAK) or early development phase. Cleantech is essential for the economy decarbonization and will mobilize €150 billion of investment across the Iberian Peninsula and will create 2.65 million new jobs in the region by 2023. 🙏 It has been a privilege to work in this paper together with Antoni BALLABRIGA, Angel Gimenez Palazon, Karla Ceño, Victor Manuel Fernández, Dorian de Kermadec. 🙏 Thanks to all our Cleantech for Iberia coalition members for their insights and to key contributors like Alberto Toril Castro, Mario Fernandez, Julia Reinaud, from Breakthrough Energy ,Jules Besnainou, Sofia Karagianni, Zach Sporn from Cleantech for Europe, Michael Geyer from Malta Inc, Jose Antonio de las Heras Alonso from FertigHy, Luis César Castañeda form Axon Partners Group, Joaquín Coronado Galdos from Build to Zero, Natalia Ruiz Saez from Net Zero Ventures, Filipa Abreu Teixeira from REGA ENERGY, Carlos Monreal from Plastic Energy. Cleantech for Iberia Cleantech Group 👉 Download the report in English: https://lnkd.in/dttycfyu 👉 Download the report in Spanish: https://lnkd.in/dAmb68RK

Hoy, BBVA publica una entrevista con nuestro director ejecutivo en Iberia, Michael Geyer. En esta entrevista, Michael destaca cómo la península ibérica está en una posición privilegiada para almacenar energía renovable a través de las ‘#cleantech’, además de ahondar sobre el reciente acuerdo de cooperación de BBVA y Malta Inc destinado a desarrollar soluciones financieras innovadoras para apoyar el despliegue en la península ibérica de un pionero proyecto de #almacenamiento de energía desarrollado por Malta, que servirá, entre otras cosas, para acelerar la transición energética en Iberia. 📖 Lee la entrevista completa aquí: https://lnkd.in/dxx6S6HJ