This policy remains in place today, but at the end of April, the Greek parliament voted in a new law (Law 5106/2024) that allows the government to hold auctions for asset owners who are willing to accept higher power curtailment rates for their projects than usual, as well as installations that include energy storage systems.
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.
The new law has also put an end to feed-in tariffs for solar projects up to 500 kW in size. Developers of such installations with the necessary licenses can sign contracts with Greece's Renewable Energy Sources Operator and sell the generated electricity in the electricity market at a feed-in tariff of €65.73 ($71.37)/MWh.
Greece has been actively focusing on energy storage since the emergence of the RES “boom” in 2020. The country recognised the pivotal role of energy storage in the energy transition and emphasised its importance in the first iteration of the country's National Energy and Climate Plan in 2019.
This policy remains in place today, but at the end of April, the Greek parliament voted in a new law (Law 5106/2024) that allows the government to hold auctions for asset owners who are willing to accept higher power curtailment rates for their projects than usual, as well as installations that include energy storage systems.
The new law does not define the percentage of electricity curtailment for awarded projects in future auctions. Instead, the new law allows Greece's Ministry of the Environment and Energy to separately set the percentage of electricity curtailment for awarded projects for each new auction.
To be eligible to participate in the first auction, projects must hold a valid Energy Storage Licence while a set of other eligibility criteria (including soundness of the technology used and minimum power injection capacity) must be met.
Announced by Victoria Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio in mid-2023, the scheme offered interest-free loans of up to $8,800 (USD 5,700) for a battery, decreasing the up-front costs of an energy storage system to be installed alongside new or existing rooftop solar.
Victorian Labor government offers subsidies of up to $5,000 to help 10,000 households install battery storage in their homes, adding to a suite of household incentives for rooftop solar and solar hot water systems.
Discover if you're eligible for Victorian Energy Saver's energy-efficient upgrades and start saving on your bills today! All Victorian households and businesses can access the Victorian Energy Saver program, receiving discounts on energy-efficient products and services to reduce both energy bills and emissions.
The battery energy storage subsidy is a financial incentive that supports the installation of battery storage systems to store excess solar energy. These batteries can power your home or business during peak hours or blackouts — lowering energy bills and increasing energy independence.
The agency said the incentives have achieved their targets by stimulating demand for batteries in Victoria and suggested that the federal government's $2.3 billion national battery subsidy scheme, to commence on 1 July, will continue this on.
State government agency Solar Victoria has confirmed it is no longer accepting applications for its interest-free battery loan program designed to help households install battery energy storage.
Specific energy-saving products, like energy-efficient heating, lighting, and water heating systems, are available to eligible Victorian households and businesses. The range of products helps users maximize their savings and efficiency, reducing energy costs year-round.
Support from the GEF funded AREAN project, along with NZ's commitment of $20 million for renewable energy are addressing the stability of Niue's grid, funding the replacement of aging reticulation infrastructure. This work has started and will continue over the next 12 months.
In addition to Australia's support, the New Zealand Government contributed $2.5 million to relocate and restore Niue's Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This funding has allowed the Ministry to repair the grid control system, procure necessary fuel tanks, and install cabling and connections.
The Minister of Infrastructure, Hon. Crossley Tatui extended his appreciation to the Australian and New Zealand Governments, saying, “The construction of this new power station is a vital piece of infrastructure for Niue's development and well-being. This achievement would not have been possible without the support of our regional partners.”
The Ministry of Infrastructure celebrated the so5 launch of Niue's New Power Sta;on on the 7th November 2024. The launch marks a cri;cal milestone in Niue's journey to strengthen and modernize its energy infrastructure.
The Cabinet has approved new energy and petroleum policies and a transport financing model, as President Ruto cites daily load-shedding and targets 10,000MW capacity and revived road and rail projects. key driver for economic growth. With over 25% of the population still lacking. The National Energy Policy 2025–2034 is therefore a tool in spearheading our country's vision of equitable energy transition, focusing on innovation, resilience, and sustainability to meet the needs of all Kenyans. They have fostered regulatory reforms and incentivized investment in the energy sector and laid the foundation for energy governance in the country bot nd 9. However, when examined critically, the policy reveals key gaps — particularly regarding its environmental commitments and the protection of community rights. This policy must reflect the fact that we need to.
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Austria's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs announced plans to launch a new funding round on June 23, 2025, offering up to 20% “Made in Europe” bonuses for small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage projects using European-manufactured components.
Charging pile: 600 euros for one-way charging piles, 1,200 euros for two-way (supporting vehicle-grid interaction). Photovoltaic system: capacity ≥5kWp, subsidy 600 euros/kWp, upper limit 6000 euros.
Belarus takes a bold leap into renewable energy integration with a cutting-edge storage system in Gomel. According to Power. Summary: The Belarus Gomel Energy Storage Power Station construction plan represents a critical step in modernizing Eastern Europe's energy infrastructure. This article explores its technical specifications, operational benchmarks, and broader implications for grid stability.
The 'private wires' policy, as it is known, is designed to alleviate current strain on Ireland's national grid by encouraging companies with high energy loads to invest in separate grid connections for their own on-site renewable energy generation projects in wind, solar, and storage.
The policy framework is a first of kind policy, which clarifies the key role of electricity storage in Ireland's transition to an electricity-led system, supporting Irelands 2030 climate targets, it may be considered as a steppingstone on Ireland's path to net zero carbon emissions.
The policy sets out 10 policy actions, which include the following proposed key actions: Electricity storage system operators are to be given access to all wholesale electricity markets in Ireland.
In a bid to incentivise the creation of energy storage in Ireland, the government is developing a policy framework to help deliver their objectives in this area of its Climate Action Plan which is targeting a proportion of renewable electricity to up to 80% by 2030.
In this regard, greater emphasis is placed on ensuring 'long duration' electricity storage systems – systems that have the capacity to deliver electricity throughout at least a four-hour period – are integrated into Ireland's electricity grid.
Image: Connie Zhou via Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA-4.0 Solar Ireland, the lobby group representing the Irish solar industry has welcomed the State's approval for a new policy that will allow private sector companies to set up their own private electricity infrastructure.
This might be when demand is high or when capacity from wind or solar is low – for instance, during a low pressure period in winter. Ireland has about 800MW of storage capacity, while the policy framework recommends procuring additional storage immediately. Ultimately, this will provide cheaper, green electricity to the consumer.
Nairobi, Kenya – July 2025 — The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has officially commissioned its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to power a modular data center in Nairobi, marking a major milestone in the country's clean energy transition. key driver for economic growth. The National Energy Policy 2025–2034 is therefore a tool in spearheading our country's vision of equitable energy transition, focusing on innovation, resilience, and sustainability driving green industrialization. Digital Resilience: The BESS. These Regulations shall apply to the National Government and its entities; county governments and their entities, development partners, private-sector entities, public benefit organizations and any other relevant stakeholder that is involved in the identification, planning, implementation and.
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Kosovo intends to build the first battery energy storage system (BESS) in the region, which will have 170 MW of capacity and come online in 2028, a senior government policy advisor told Montel on Thursday.
The South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project (STREP-the project), ADB's first in Kiribati"s energy sector, will finance climate-resilient solar photovoltaic generation, a battery energy storage system, and will support institutional capacity building including the development of an inclusive and gender-sensitive renewable energy enabling framework while addressing barriers to private sector investment.
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