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Does Greece have a 1 GW energy storage program?

The auction is part of Greece’s 1 GW energy storage program. The country announced its 1 GW energy storage program in the summer with three separate tenders featuring 400 MW, 300 MW and 300 MW of capacity. The first tender awarded 12 energy storage projects in August, with 411,79 ΜW of capacity in total.

How many energy storage projects are there in Greece?

The interest in investments in energy storage facilities in Greece remains high. In the November licensing cycle, 44 applications were submitted to RAE, totalling just under 3.3 GWh in capacity. By July, 337 applications were filed. Among them, four are for projects exceeding 200 MWh, to be installed in Thessaly and Central Greece.

Is Greece preparing for a new energy storage auction?

Greece is gearing up for its second competitive auction for standalone, front-of-the-meter energy storage facilities connected to the electricity transmission network. The auction is part of Greece’s 1 GW energy storage program.

Will Greece provide financial support for 900MW energy storage capacity?

The government in Greece is looking to provide financial support for up to 900MW of energy storage capacity through a tender as previously reported by Energy-Storage.news. The country has an overall energy storage deployment goal of 3GW by 2030 to facilitate a 70% renewable energy target.

When will Greece's second energy storage tender take place?

Greece’s energy regulator has published a call for the country’s second energy storage tender to take place in February 2024. Greece is gearing up for its second competitive auction for standalone, front-of-the-meter energy storage facilities connected to the electricity transmission network.

How many companies have won support for a battery project in Greece?

Seven companies have won support for 11 standalone battery projects at Greece's second energy storage auction.