Overall, the Greek government has planned 1 GW of energy storage in auction programs. As of now, 400 MW of new battery storage capacity have been awarded in the 1st energy storage tender, spread among 12 projects and 300 MW have been awarded in the 2nd energy storage tender, split among 11 projects.
Considering the energy arbitrage and flexibility needs of the Greek power system, a mix of short (~2 MWh/MW) and longer (>6 MWh/MW) duration storages has been identified as optimal. In the short run, storage is primarily needed for balancing services and to a smaller degree for limited energy arbitrage.
Currently there is a growing interest for investments in storage facilities in Greece. Licensed projects mostly consist of Li-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS), either stand-alone or integrated in PVs, as well as PHS facilities .
In 2024, the Greek energy sector is expected to undergo significant transformation, driven by strategic initiatives such as the Alexandroupolis FSRU and third energy storage auction programme planned in the upcoming months.
An area of interest that emerged in 2023 as prime catalysts for commercial expansion in Greece's energy sector, was the power and gas networks and the related interconnections. With EU and private investment funds prioritizing network infrastructure, EU investments alone reached an estimated 584 billion euros by January 2024.
According to IPTO’s TYNDP, the evolution of the system demand (projections to 2033) is mainly attributed to the electrification of the transport sector along with the expected interconnection of the (currently) non-interconnected islands. Greece’s electricity load curve presents seasonal highs in winter (Dec-Jan) and summer (Jul-Aug) period.
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