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 Energy.
Energy storage in Bulgaria is expanding rapidly as the government awards nearly 10 GWh of capacity to 82 projects, boosting renewable energy
On 21 August 2024, the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy opened a tender procedure for National infrastructure for storage of renewable energy (RESTORE) for granting stand-alone battery
The government plans to build 1.4GW of new renewable capacity, alongside 350MW of energy storage capacity, in the coming years. The storage facilities included in the
Home - News - Content Bulgaria Is Promoting Standalone Battery Storage Upto 10GW Apr 25, 2025 STANDALONE BATTERY STORAGE Bgaria will finance 82 standalone
Renalfa IPP has started the commercial operation of its first utility-scale battery energy storage system. The 25 MW – 55 MWh facility in the town of Razlog in southwest
The draft for the RESTORE public call for support to energy storage facilities in the electricity transmission system was issued for public
Bulgaria opens a 1.9 GWh subsidy program for battery energy storage systems to enhance renewable energy integration and grid flexibility.
A total of 151 project proposals were submitted in Bulgaria''s standalone energy storage procurement procedure named RESTORE, which
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Bulgaria''s Ministry of Energy will finance 82 standalone renewable energy storage projects with a combined grant budget of BGN 1.154 billion
Bulgaria''s Ministry of Energy has launched a public consultation on a new subsidy program seeking to support the construction and commissioning of standalone renewable
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In June 2024, the 25 MW / 55 MWh utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Razlog Municipality, Southwestern Bulgaria commenced commercial operations. This
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 announced that a BGN 240 million ($134 million) rebate scheme is now open for applications from households seeking to install solar
Bulgaria''s Ministry of Energy has launched a public consultation on a new subsidy program seeking to support the construction and commissioning of standalone renewable
Bulgaria opens a 1.9 GWh subsidy program for battery energy storage systems to enhance renewable energy integration and grid flexibility.
European countries'''' photovoltaic (PV)subsidy policies Energy storage installations have surged by 61% this year. The Paris Olympics feature a mobile floating solar plant, while the UK sets
A total of PLN 4 billion ($1 billion) will be distributed under the subsidy scheme by the end of 2025 in a bid to bring online more than 5 GWh
The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy has launched two renewables-plus-storage tenders to the tune of BGN 535 million ($298 million), accepting
From ESS News Bulgaria''s Ministry of Energy has launched a public consultation on a new subsidy program seeking to support the construction and commissioning of
On 25 July 2024, the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy closed the open discussion on the terms and conditions for the upcoming battery energy storage system (BESS) tender,
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The energy ministers of Bulgaria, Greece and Romania signing a tripartite Declaration of Intent to co-operate on renewable energy development
Challenges for further growth are grid capacities and the design of incentive programs for PV storage systems for private households under the
Bulgaria''s Ministry of Energy has launched a public consultation on a new subsidy program seeking to support the construction and commissioning of standalone renewable
Bulgaria has greenlit 249 proposals for the installation of renewable energy and battery storage capacity worth a total of BGN 526 million (USD
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
The Ministry of Energy of Bulgaria prepared EUR 589 million in grants for standalone energy storage projects. The deadline for applications is November 21. With the surge in photovoltaic capacity, ambitious plans for renewables overall and a collapse in the coal power segment, Bulgaria needs urgent grid upgrades alongside energy storage.
The selected storage systems will be geographically distributed across Bulgaria and connected either to the national transmission grid or local distribution networks. All awarded projects must be operational by March 2026.
Moreover, the country’s only pumped storage hydropower plant, Chaira, is still out of order. Bulgaria is developing a plan for another two large facilities of the kind. The Ministry of Energy acknowledged that it is issuing the public call for standalone energy storage units after a long delay.
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.
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.
Grant funding is capped at BGN 148.6 million per project, covering up to 50% of eligible costs, and limited to BGN 371,607.70 per MWh of usable capacity (excluding VAT). This tender marks a significant milestone in Bulgaria’s broader decarbonization agenda.
