Basic situation of energy storage projects in Bulgaria

Developers of 82 standalone battery storage projects in Bulgaria, for an overall 9.71 GWh in capacity, got approval for EUR 587 million in subsidies from the Ministry of Energy. Another 30 landed below the line, but the government intends to boost the program by EUR 120 million. The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy has launched two renewables-plus-storage tenders to the tune of BGN 535 million ($298 million), accepting bids from companies in all sectors except agriculture ...

Why does Bulgaria plan electricity storage projects?

Bulgaria plans electricity storage projects to enhance system balance, strengthen its export position, and ensure cross-border flexibility. Bulgaria has a unique asset in its energy portfolio being Chaira Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant (‘ PSHPP ’), with a production capacity of 864 megawatts and a pumping capacity of 788 megawatts.

How many project proposals were submitted in Bulgaria's energy storage procurement procedure?

A total of 151 project proposals were submitted in Bulgaria’s standalone energy storage procurement procedure named RESTORE, which is seeking to support the construction and commissioning of renewable energy storage facilities with a cumulative minimum usable capacity of 3 GWh.

How much money has Bulgaria received for energy projects?

The Ministry of Energy of Bulgaria has received 151 project proposals worth nearly BGN 5 billion ($2.7 billion), more than four times the available funding.

When will a Bulgarian electricity project be implemented?

The investments under the procedure must be implemented and the facilities connected to the electricity transmission and distribution networks on the territory of Bulgaria and put into operation by March 2026. In May 2025, the degree of maturity of the projects and their implementation will be checked.

Will battery projects contribute to the security of the energy system?

The successful implementation of battery projects will significantly contribute to the security of the energy system in Bulgaria and the region.” The public call was open for projects equal to or greater than 10 MW with at least two hours of storage capacity, which will be primarily used in the frequency regulation markets.

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