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
The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy is readying to launch a tender on September 2 and provide Capex support for the construction and commissioning of 3 GWh of standalone
As such, setting the focus on integrating higher share of renewables will ensure Bulgaria avoids losing billions of euros in European funding. Moreover, high-power prices, linked with the
Fortunately, Bulgaria sits in the privileged position where it can profit from the experiences of other energy systems with high renewable shares. Here, battery-based energy storage is integrated
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
Bulgaria has completed a 496 MWh battery energy storage system, billed as the largest in the European Union. Crews completed the project in six months with backing from local authorities.
The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy is readying to launch a tender on September 2 and provide Capex support for the construction and commissioning of 3 GWh of standalone energy storage facilities
Bulgaria is taking bold steps toward a greener energy future, having recently wrapped up its most ambitious energy storage tender to date. With nearly 10 GWh of standalone energy storage capacity awarded—more
Have a technical advisor with previous experience in either a combined project for production and storage or standalone storage project with capacity of at least 20 MW;
The Ministry of Energy in Sofia plans to launch a tender on September 2 for standalone energy storage systems. It issued the draft framework for public debate, which lasts one month.
Bulgaria has officially inaugurated the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Balkans, boasting a capacity of 496.2 MWh. This groundbreaking facility, located in Lovech, is set to enhance the stability of the
The two entrepreneurs intend to charge the batteries when the price of electricity is low and use them in peak periods. Developer won subsidy at tender for standalone energy storage systems
The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy began accepting applications yesterday (21 August) in tenders for 3,000MWh of energy storage capacity.
Bulgaria''s Ministry of Energy began accepting applications yesterday (21 August) in tenders for 3,000MWh of energy storage capacity.
Bulgaria has committed over 1.15 billion levs ($675 million) to support 82 standalone renewable energy storage projects through its EU-funded RESTORE procurement
Bulgaria has launched the long-awaited tender for standalone energy storage systems in a bid to significantly increase the share of solar and wind in its electricity mix. The
Bulgaria''s Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov at the facility | Image: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Bulgaria Bulgaria has inaugurated a 124 MW / 496.2 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the town of
The Bulgarian government considers the latest battery storage tender as part of its larger efforts to increase the share of renewable energy generation, especially wind and
Bulgaria has completed a 496 MWh battery energy storage system, billed as the largest in the European Union. Crews completed the project in six months with backing from
Bulgaria has launched the long-awaited tender for standalone energy storage systems in a bid to significantly increase the share of solar and wind in its electricity mix. The deadline for applications in November 21. The
Bulgaria prepared EUR 589 million in grants for standalone energy storage projects. The deadline for applications is November 21.
Bulgaria will finance 82 standalone renewable energy storage projects worth over 1.15 billion levs ($675 million) under its EU-funded procurement exercise named RESTORE.
Bulgaria’s energy minister Zhecho Stankov on Thursday inaugurated what is described as the largest battery energy storage installation currently in operation across the EU -- a nearly 500-MWh system.
In recent years, Bulgaria has increasingly prioritized the development of energy storage infrastructure as part of its broader transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy system. With growing renewable energy
The system is the largest in Bulgaria. Image: Renalfa IPP. A 25MW/55MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) has been commissioned in Bulgaria, Eastern Europe, by operator Renalfa IPP, using technology provided
Bulgaria is taking bold steps toward a greener energy future, having recently wrapped up its most ambitious energy storage tender to date. With nearly 10 GWh of
The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy has opened a public consultation for a new round targeting 1.9 GWh of standalone storage capacity, building on the success of its initial
Bulgaria''s Ministry of Energy has officially announced the final results of the country''s first renewable energy auction. In this procurement event, the Bulgarian government
In recent years, Bulgaria has increasingly prioritized the development of energy storage infrastructure as part of its broader transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy
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
Bulgaria’s energy minister Zhecho Stankov on Thursday inaugurated what is described as the largest battery energy storage installation currently in operation
Bulgaria''s Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov. Image: Ministry of Energy. The Ministry of Energy of Bulgaria has selected 82 winning energy storage projects for a share of BGN 1.15 billion (€588 million/US$670 million)
Bulgaria’s energy storage tender is open to all technologies, but most projects are likely to have proposed lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) and Malinov mentioned battery projects in his comment.
It follows the results from a similar scheme in Bulgaria which provided financial support for renewables and energy storage projects, which saw some 3,095MW of renewables and 1,176MWh of projects win support, announced last month.
Energy storage in Bulgaria is expanding rapidly as the government awards nearly 10 GWh of capacity to 82 projects, boosting renewable energy reliability and grid stability.
The successful implementation of battery projects will significantly contribute to the security of the energy system in Bulgaria and the region.” The scheme was opened by the Ministry in May, and approved by the EU last month.
As Europe races toward climate neutrality, Bulgaria’s surge in storage capacity signals a shift not only in national priorities but also in regional energy dynamics.
Under the RESTORE initiative, launched through Bulgaria’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), the Ministry of Energy has selected 82 projects that will collectively receive BGN 1.15 billion (approximately $675 million) in public funding.
