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How many MW of new battery storage capacity does Greece have?

The Greek energy regulator has awarded 300 MW of new battery storage capacity in the nation's second energy storage tender, split among 11 projects. The tender is part of the country’s 1 GW energy storage auction program. The projects range in size from 8,875 MW/17,75 MWh to 49,9 MW/100 MWh).

Does Greece need a third energy storage tender?

Greece’s first energy storage tender took place last year. It awarded 12 energy storage projects, or 411,79 ΜW of capacity, with an average price of €49,748/MW per year. To conclude its energy storage auction program, Greece needs to run a third storage tender to account for the remainder of the program’s 1 GW of capacity.

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.

What is the Greek energy storage tender?

The tender is part of the country’s 1 GW energy storage auction program. The Greek energy regulator has awarded 300 MW of new battery storage capacity in the nation's second energy storage tender, split among 11 projects. The tender is part of the country’s 1 GW energy storage auction program.

Does Greece have a battery storage pipeline?

Greece has emerged as one of the countries with the largest pipeline of battery storage projects, but as yet there has been little activity on the ground. This is changing as the long-awaited storage subsidy auctions have started, with the first projects being awarded support for both investment and operating costs.

How much does an energy storage auction cost in Greece?

The projects range in size from 8,875 MW/17,75 MWh to 49,9 MW/100 MWh). The regulator said the auction was highly competitive, leading to an average tender price of €47,680 ($51,506)/MW per year. Greece’s energy storage auction program awards contracts-for-difference (CfD) over periods of 10 years.