The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy began accepting applications yesterday (21 August) in tenders for 3,000MWh of energy storage capacity.
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
The Hungarian government has provided 62 billion forints (169 million dollars) for energy storage projects. Around 50 grid-connected energy storage projects with a total
During this webinar, our expert speakers will analyze the tender results, what they mean for the future of Hungary''s BESS market, and what investors can expect for the years to come in terms of the feasibility and profitability of storage projects.
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam''s (NVVN) first standalone energy storage tender has broken new ground with record low tariffs. While the bids come with viability gap funding, even after accounting for that, the winning bids
Greece has launched its third tender for battery energy storage capacity, seeking to award 200 MW of projects, which will compete for subsidies of EUR 200,000 (USD
5 · 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
In what is described as the largest energy storage procurement in China''s history, Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) is targeting an unprecedented cumulative storage capacity of 16 GWh. The bids
Storage tenders 2 storage tender rounds planned: 1st round: Q3 2023 (tender call to be published soon) 2nd round: Q2 2024 Projects to be completed until 2026-2027 (in 36 months), if not met,
Greece has launched its third and final tender under a 1-GW program to support standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS), aiming to allocate 200 MW of capacity with available subsidies of EUR 200,000 (USD
Member States can set up schemes for investments in all renewable energy sources, including renewable hydrogen, biogas and biomethane, storage and renewable heat, including through
EDPR has secured 17-year contracts for two projects, one with a 60-MW/241-MWh capacity and a commercial operations date (COD) set for 2026, and one of 100 MW/400 MWh with a COD scheduled for 2029. Polish
One of the two programmes will be directed towards pumped hydro energy storage. Image: MITECO. The government of Spain is launching €280 million (US$310 million)
Key Findings Standalone Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are rapidly emerging as a key market, with 6.1 gigawatts of tenders issued in the first quarter of 2025 alone, accounting for 64% of the
The Hungary panel discussion at the event. Image: Solar Media. Hungary''s subsidy scheme for energy storage will drive huge growth in battery energy storage system
One of the two programmes will be directed towards pumped hydro energy storage. Image: MITECO. The government of Spain is launching €280 million (US$310 million) in grants for standalone energy storage projects,
At the end of 2022, BESS projects were included in the bidding for energy projects in Poland for the first time. In January 2024, the Polish Energy Regulatory Office announced the results of
Projects located in Hungary with at least 2 MWh/MW supported storage capacity and at least 0,5 MW storage capacity Storage capacity shall be available for at least 10 years with at least 70%
Based on the public consultation documents (" Consultation Documents ") presented earlier, the Storage CfD Scheme – together with an additional CAPEX support scheme – aims to encourage the development of
The draft for the RESTORE tender for support to energy storage facilities in the electricity transmission system was issued for public consultation.
The Ministry of Energy in Hungary will provide grants for the deployment of energy storage projects, with around 1GWh targeted by 2025.
Bulgaria''s standalone energy storage tender, which aimed to procure at least 3 GWh of cumulative usable capacity, ultimately awarded more than three times that amount.
In order to achieve this target, all Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) and state utilities are advised to incorporate a minimum of 2-hour co-located Battery Energy Storage
Australia is one of the world''s leading markets for energy storage deployments with more than 3.5 GW energy storage projects in the first quarter, of which BESS projects exceeded 2.1 GW, accounting for nearly 60%
The Current State of the Bulgarian Power Market: Why is Energy Storage More Relevant than Ever? The Bulgarian power sector is currently attracting significant interest from foreign and
Standalone Energy Storage Systems (ESS) made up 64 per cent of India''s utility-scale tendering in early 2025, highlighting their growing role in the country''s renewable
In a significant development for India''s renewable energy sector, a solar project integrated with energy storage has recorded a tariff of ₹3.32 per unit—5.8 per cent lower than
The Ministry of Energy in Hungary will provide grants for the deployment of energy storage projects, with around 1GWh targeted by 2025.
The Hungarian Ministry of Energy has announced that around 50 grid-scale energy storage projects with a cumulative capacity of 440 MW have received subsidy support through a tender launched in
The winning bidders were selected a few days ago. They are set to install around fifty energy storage facilities, the Hungarian Ministry of Energy said. The selected companies and organizations must complete the
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 Hungarian government has allocated HUF 62 billion (EUR 158 million) for energy storage projects with an overall 440 MW in operating power. Hungarian authorities launched the tender for grid-scale batteries on January 15 and received offers until February 5. The winning bidders were selected a few days ago.
The Hungarian Ministry of Energy has announced that around 50 grid-scale energy storage projects with a cumulative capacity of 440 MW have received subsidy support through a tender launched in February this year.
The ministry said that Hungary has set its 2030 energy storage goal at 1 GW in the updated National Energy and Climate Plan. Home » News » Electricity » Hungary awards EUR 158 million for 440 MW of energy storage
In 2024, the Hungarian government continues to support the growth of residential PV through its newly launched Napenergia Plusz Program, a grant scheme for the installation of modern solar panel and storage systems with a total budget of HUF 75.8 billion. The scheme is expected to support over 15,000 households.
With funds obtained through a previous program, transmission system operator MAVIR is already building the country's largest energy storage system – a 20 MW project in Szolnok, central Hungary, the ministry said. It added that several projects with even bigger capacity will be installed under the tender concluded a few days ago.
Hungary has set a target of 12 GW of solar capacity by the start of the next decade. However, grid capacity shortfalls have been dire, hampering primarily the rollout of large-scale solar. The country’s revised National Energy and Climate Plan envisages the construction of a total of 1 GW of storage capacity by 2030.
