Polish bulgaria energy storage project bidding

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.

Why is energy storage growing in Bulgaria?

Energy storage in Bulgaria is expanding rapidly as the government awards nearly 10 GWh of capacity to 82 projects, boosting renewable energy reliability and grid stability.

When will a Bulgarian electricity project be implemented?

The investments under the procedure must be implemented and the facilities connected to the electricity transmission and distribution networks on the territory of Bulgaria and put into operation by March 2026. In May 2025, the degree of maturity of the projects and their implementation will be checked.

What is the deadline for submitting project proposals in Bulgaria?

The deadline for submission of project proposals was December 5, 2024. The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy announced on December 6 that it has received 151 project proposals worth nearly BGN 5 billion, which far exceeded the available funding of BGN 1.154 billion. Of the submitted proposals, 118 projects—totaling BGN 1.6 billion—were shortlisted.

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.