Greek photovoltaic power station energy storage price

How much photovoltaic capacity does Greece have?

As of December 2013, the total installed photovoltaic capacity in Greece reached 2,419.2 MWp of which 987.2 MWp were installed in the period between January–September 2013 despite the financial crisis. Greece ranks 5th worldwide with regard to per capita installed PV capacity.

How much solar capacity will Greece have in 2022?

In 2022, 1.4 GW of new PV projects were connected to the grid, bringing the cumulative capacity to 5.5 GW. This was the best performance ever for the Greek solar sector. Still, it looks modest if you compare it with the expected performance of the market in 2023 which should bring online around 1.7 GW of solar capacity.

How is storage regulated in Greece in 2022?

In 2022, the Greek Parliament also passed a thorough regulatory framework for storage. Large-scale storage are selected through a bidding process, with a total tendered power capacity of 1,000 MW and at least 2.6 GWh of storage capacity.

How much does a photovoltaic project cost?

The level for photovoltaics was determined at EUR 54 per MWh, compared to EUR 62 per MWh for wind power projects. The maximum prices are the same as in last year’s auction for domestic projects. As for the auctions to take place in 2023, the prices were set at EUR 70 per MWh for PV and at EUR 83 per MWh for wind farms.

How will Greece's energy savings scheme work?

The scheme will be backed with funding from Greece’s Recovery and Resilience Facility. A guide to the programme is available on the Ministry’s website. According to the government’s estimates, beneficiaries of the scheme will lower their electricity bills by up to EUR 3,000 per year.