Μake us preferred on Google Energy storage projects with a combined capacity of up to 4,700 MW are moving to the next stage. Officials have finished evaluating investor applications for Final Connection Offers for standalone storage stations. The strong response shows the momentum behind the new regulatory framework. It also highlights storage’s key role in making better use of renewables, reducing curtailments and building a more flexible, reliable power system.
A total of 831 applications were submitted, representing 12,319 MW. Of these, 221 applications (10,521 MW) seek connection to IPTO’s transmission system. The other 610 (1,798 MW) seek connection to HEDNO’s distribution network.
The responsible committee drew up ranking tables by project category and operator. They cover 6,366.88 MW for transmission and 1,403.88 MW for distribution, 7,770.76 MW in total. Connection terms will be granted for up to 4,700 MW of that. Under the framework, the tables were set at twice each category’s available capacity so that the allotted capacity is fully used. IPTO and HEDNO will issue offers in order of priority until each category’s limit is reached. They will take technical feasibility and anti-concentration caps into account.
Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou said: “Greece has made a major leap in the energy transition, producing a growing share of its electricity from renewables. Our next goal is to store this energy so we can make the most of it, with tangible benefits for citizens and businesses. That is why we are accelerating the development of energy storage.”
