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6 FAQs about [Successful bid price of VRFB energy storage project in Bulgaria 2025]
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.
How many renewables & energy storage projects have been supported in Bulgaria?
It follows the results from a similar scheme in Bulgaria which provided financial support for renewables and energy storage projects, which saw some 3,095MW of renewables and 1,176MWh of projects win support, announced last month.
How much money does the NRRP provide for energy projects in Bulgaria?
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.
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.
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.
How will the selected storage systems be distributed in Bulgaria?
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.