IGNIS and BeePlanet: Implementing Spain’s First Independent Battery in the Electricity Market with BCube®

High Standards, Unwavering Trust: Launching the First Independent Battery in the Electricity Market

BeePlanet Factory and IGNIS have joined forces to develop a pioneering energy storage project in Lekunberri, Navarra. This initiative is part of the ACADIEMS project (Ahead of Current Actual Development In Energy Management Systems), supported by a consortium of companies, SMEs, and research centers committed to energy transition and technological innovation.

Strategic Funding and Regional Collaboration

The project is financed by the Government of Navarra through the 2022–2025 Strategic Projects call, establishing itself as a benchmark for public-private collaboration between technological and energy companies in the region. The main objective is to promote sustainability, energy efficiency, and the circular economy.

BCube® System: Innovation and Reliability for the Grid

For this project, we deployed our BCube®, a system built with automotive batteries, designed to deliver continuous high performance. With a capacity of 1.8 MWh and a power output of 1 MW, the system allows us to test and validate energy optimization algorithms while providing secondary frequency regulation services to the Spanish peninsular grid.

The operational BCube® is housed in a 20-foot container, which includes:

  • 12 power cabinets
  • 1.8 MWh of capacity
  • 1 MW of power

Designed according to strict safety and quality standards, this system demonstrates that second-life batteries can provide reliable, efficient, and sustainable solutions, contributing to the circular economy and enhancing the resilience of the electricity system.

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Trust and Support Throughout the Project

IGNIS entrusted our team to ensure the system operates stably and safely throughout its life cycle. From the very beginning, the focus was on combining technical expertise, close collaboration, and continuous support—pillars that guarantee the success of high-impact initiatives in the energy sector.

Sustainability and Efficiency: Key Project Principles

Te project stands out for its sustainable and strategic approach:

  • Use of batteries originally manufactured for electric vehicles
  • Efficient utilization of industrial land near the substation
  • Promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency
  • Reduction of CO₂ emissions
  • Strengthening public-private collaboration
  • Generation of local industrial synergies

Through this initiative, we actively contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), strengthening the energy resilience of the region and positioning Navarra as a reference in the development of clean and sustainable technologies.