Bulgaria large-scale energy storage project construction

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.
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About Bulgaria large-scale energy storage project construction

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.

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6 FAQs about [Bulgaria large-scale energy storage project construction]

What is the largest energy storage project in Bulgaria?

A 25MW/55MWh project from IPP Renalfa and BESS supplier Hithium, the largest in Bulgaria. Image: Renalfa IPP. The deadline has now passed for Bulgaria’s EU-backed support scheme for standalone energy storage, and the bids submitted amount to four times the available capital available.

How many project proposals were submitted in Bulgaria's energy storage procurement procedure?

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 storage facilities with a cumulative minimum usable capacity of 3 GWh.

What is the largest battery energy storage system in Bulgaria?

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 by Chinese firms Hithium and Kehua.

How much money has Bulgaria received for energy projects?

The Ministry of Energy of Bulgaria has received 151 project proposals worth nearly BGN 5 billion ($2.7 billion), more than four times the available funding.

Will battery projects improve energy security in Bulgaria?

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.

When will a Bulgarian electricity project be implemented?

The investments under the procedure must be implemented and the facilities connected to the electricity transmission and distribution networks on the territory of Bulgaria and put into operation by March 2026. In May 2025, the degree of maturity of the projects and their implementation will be checked.

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