Average utility scale ESS price per 30MW in Greece

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.

Does Greece have a battery storage subsidy program?

Greece’s latest auction has awarded subsidies to 188.9 MW of standalone, front-of-the-meter, utility-scale battery energy storage. The auction was the third and final edition of a battery storage subsidy program launched in 2023, with the country now turning its focus towards a new 4.7 GW unsibsidized BESS scheme.

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.

How much does a Bess system cost?

With BESS system prices being high today (with costs for Lithium-Ion BESS ranging from 550.000 EUR/MW to 650.000 EUR/MW for the future. The augmentation or repower plan strategy to be followed by the investor will greatly influence the commercial assessment both in terms of costs and revenues.

How long does it take to get a battery system in Greece?

Battery systems sought for the islands that link to Greece’s mainland electricity system (e.g. Crete) also have 150 days to apply for the new program. Projects larger than 10 MW need to apply for a grid connection agreement to the transmission network operator, while projects up to 10 MW need to apply to the distributor grid operator.

Does Greece have a Bess subsidy program?

Moving forward, Greece is abandoning subsidizing BESS via auctions. Instead, the country has recently launched a new program for 4.7 GW of unsibsidized BESS which will be offered priority grid connections on a merchant basis without subsidy support. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.