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Can a battery storage plant be built in Greece?

An increasing number of local and foreign companies are interested in building energy storage facilities in sun-loving Greece using battery technology. In fact, the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) has been receiving applications for permits concerning battery storage plants.

What is Greece's new battery storage program?

Greece’s new battery storage program has taken into account the areas most congested by the output of renewable power stations as well as the kind of renewable projects connected to the grid.

What is the quota for battery energy storage in Greece?

The quota for the latter is 50 MW. The program is part of the just transition efforts within Greece’s coal phaseout, currently scheduled to be completed in 2026. Grants for the capital expenditure or capex for the battery energy storage systems (BESS) are set at EUR 200,000 per MW.

What is the future of battery storage in Greece?

Overall, following last months public consultation, the Greek ministry of the environment and energy presented a bolder and even more ambitious battery storage program, allowing for longer completion times but retaining the financial and competition guarantees in place.

Is Greece preparing a new 3.5 GW energy storage program?

A decision published by Greece’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy in the State Gazette last Friday was a surprise for the domestic energy storage sector. The ministry ran a public consultation in late February, proposing a new 3.5 GW energy storage program.

What is Greece's battery storage goal?

As part of Greece’s revised National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), the battery storage goal is set at 4.3 GW for 2030. The final plan will be submitted to the European Commission toward the end of October. The public consultation process was recently completed. There is a strong appetite from investors for storage.