Business energy storage cost vs benefit calculation in Greece

How does storage work on Greece's islands?

The introduction and development of storage on Greece’s islands that are that are not connected to the mainland power system is quite different, as it is currently only possible via hybrid stations (i.e. virtual production stations consisting of renewable energy resources and storage units operating as single distribution entities).

How is storage developing in Greece?

The development of storage in Greece has only just begun: this year has been the big "kick-start" and there is now a common understanding of the needs and requirements and the steps to be taken to ensure an adequate identification and prioritization of all necessary actions.

Will res stations be regulated in Greece in 2021?

1 During 2020-2021, Greece has experienced a new explosion of licensing interest for RES stations. The application to the Regulator in mid-2021 exceeded 9000 MW, with most of them having already acquired Electricity Producer Attestation (EPA), far beyond the needs of our national system.

How much does a Bess system cost?

With BESS system prices being high today (with costs for Lithium-Ion BESS ranging from 550.000 EUR/MW to 650.000 EUR/MW for the future. The augmentation or repower plan strategy to be followed by the investor will greatly influence the commercial assessment both in terms of costs and revenues.

What are energy storage technologies?

Energy storage technologies provide valuable flexibility on the grid by making the grid more efficient. With storage systems, renewable energy can be converted into basic units – the units that cover the basic loads of the system.

Will raaey support Bess in Greece?

The first such tender for award of CAPEX and OPEX support to BESS organized by RAAEY, is a critical step for the deployment of the first utility scale BESS in Greece. 95 offers in total have been received amounting to approximately 3.3 GW, which contest the 400 MW quota of this first phase.