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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.

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.

Which companies are investing in batteries in Larissa?

Enel Green Power is another large company that has already included batteries in two renewable energy projects in Larissa – 83.7 MW and 50 MW. “Although Greece did not take timely steps and the regulatory framework is delayed, we are proceeding with innovative investments in storage,” according to its head for Europe Aristotelis Handavas.

How many MW of storage will Greece need by 2030?

The majority of the projects (2,650 MW) belong to Group Γ and will connect to ADMIE as follows per region. A key factor driving companies is that this large capacity will cover all the storage needs Greece will require by 2030.

Which companies are planning a 100 MW battery storage project in Macedonia?

Public Power Corp. (PPC) has also set its sight on storage and recently received a permit for a 100 MW project in Ptolemaida in Western Macedonia. Other companies include Magna Victoria, Melven, Mars BESS and MS Komotini, which have already received permits for a combined 400 MW of battery capacity in various large projects.

Are battery storage plants getting a license?

In fact, the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) has been receiving applications for permits concerning battery storage plants. In total, Balkan Green Energy News reported, applications to RAE reached 1.6 GW during October’s licensing cycle. This is on top of projects with 23.5 GW in total that were already submitted by over 300 companies.