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What is Greece's new battery storage program?

Greece’s new battery storage program has taken into account the areas most congested by the output of renewable power stations as well as the kind of renewable projects connected to the grid.

What is the future of battery storage in Greece?

Overall, following last months public consultation, the Greek ministry of the environment and energy presented a bolder and even more ambitious battery storage program, allowing for longer completion times but retaining the financial and competition guarantees in place.

Is Greece preparing a new 3.5 GW energy storage program?

A decision published by Greece’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy in the State Gazette last Friday was a surprise for the domestic energy storage sector. The ministry ran a public consultation in late February, proposing a new 3.5 GW energy storage program.

How long does it take to get a battery system in Greece?

Battery systems sought for the islands that link to Greece’s mainland electricity system (e.g. Crete) also have 150 days to apply for the new program. Projects larger than 10 MW need to apply for a grid connection agreement to the transmission network operator, while projects up to 10 MW need to apply to the distributor grid operator.

How much money is being invested in lithium-ion batteries?

An additional €20m is being invested in the production of lithium-ion batteries, with the installation of three highly automated assembly lines for lithium modules and complete lithium battery systems, as well as one assembly line for prototyping and R&D purposes.

What's new at Sunlight's Xanthi battery plant?

Specialist battery company Sunlight, a member of Olympia Group, will significantly increase manufacturing capacity and create new jobs at its state-of-the-art plant in Xanthi, northern Greece, following a €25 million, 10-year loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) which was confirmed earlier in Athens today.