''Mind-blowing'' bids in Power China''s 16GWh BESS tender
The tender for the design, manufacture, installation and 20-year operations & maintenance (O&M) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for Power China''s 2025-2026
DTE Energy opens RfP for 450 MW of standalone BESS in Michigan
Detroit-based energy company DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) is seeking to contract battery energy storage capacity from roughly 450 MW of new standalone projects in Michigan.
Portugal to Launch Battery Energy Storage Auction Before
Portugal plans a 750 MVA battery storage auction by January 2026, investing €400M to boost grid resilience, speed renewables, and strengthen energy security nationwide.
India''s NNVN announces winners of 1 GWh
Indigrid, Kintech Synergy, and HG Infra Engineering have emerged winners in NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam''s auction for 500 MW/ 1000 MWh of standalone battery energy storage capacity with viability gap funding
Energy storage potential in Spain''s upcoming renewables auction
The first of Spain''s new renewable energy auctions is set to take place next week, as the country offers the possibility for bidders to include energy storage in their offers.
Portugal Allocates Funding for 500 MW of Energy
Portugal is seeking to promote flexibility and balance its power system with energy storage as it continues to break records for solar energy production. To this end, the country''s Ministry of Energy announced on
Bulgaria to tender stand-alone battery storage with EU grants
On 25 July 2024, the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy closed the open discussion on the terms and conditions for the upcoming battery energy storage system (BESS) tender,
Bulgaria Awards Close To 10 GWh Energy Storage
Bulgaria''s Ministry of Energy has awarded a total of 9,712.89 MWh under its 2024 standalone energy storage tender, representing 3 times the original target of 3,000 MWh. The tender was launched last year, aiming to
Portugal allocates funding for 500 MW of energy storage
To this end, the country''s Ministry of Energy announced on Wednesday that it has allocated €99.75 million ($107.6 million) in a bid to support 500 MW of energy storage projects.
Bulgaria''s 3 GWh standalone energy storage tender
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
Bulgaria launches 3 GWh standalone energy storage
Bulgaria has launched the long-awaited tender for standalone energy storage systems in a bid to significantly increase the share of solar and wind in its electricity mix. The deadline for applications in November 21.
Energy storage competition will support 41 projects
The initial results of the tender, which is part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and received 79 applications, indicated support for 43 projects. Spanish company
Spain launches two energy storage programmes with
One of the two programmes will be directed towards pumped hydro energy storage. Image: MITECO. The government of Spain is launching €280 million (US$310 million) in grants for standalone energy storage projects,
Portugal Allocates Funding for 500 MW of Energy Storage
Portugal is seeking to promote flexibility and balance its power system with energy storage as it continues to break records for solar energy production. To this end, the
Energy storage included in majority of winning bids in Portugal''s
Portugal''s second solar auction has closed with record-breaking low prices of €11.14/MWh (US$13.12), or US$0.0131/kWh, the country''s government announced yesterday.
PowerChina receives bids for 16 GWh BESS tender
In what is described as the largest energy storage procurement in China''s history, Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) is targeting an unprecedented cumulative storage capacity of 16 GWh. The bids
The Standalone Energy Storage Market in India 1
Key Findings Standalone Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are rapidly emerging as a key market, with 6.1 gigawatts of tenders issued in the first quarter of 2025 alone, accounting for 64% of the
Energy Storage in Bulgaria Surges with 9.7 GWh
Bulgaria is taking bold steps toward a greener energy future, having recently wrapped up its most ambitious energy storage tender to date. With nearly 10 GWh of standalone energy storage capacity awarded—more
EDPR secures 160 MW of energy storage in Polish
EDPR has secured 17-year contracts for two projects, one with a 60-MW/241-MWh capacity and a commercial operations date (COD) set for 2026, and one of 100 MW/400 MWh with a COD scheduled for 2029. Polish
EDPR informs on long-term contracts awarded for 160 MW of Storage
Madrid, December 18th 2024: EDP Renováveis, S.A. ("EDPR") has received information about the preliminary results of the main capacity market auction published by Polskie Sieci
Portugal allocates funding for 500 MW of energy storage
The Portuguese Ministry of Energy has allocated EUR 100 million ($108 million) for grid flexibility and energy storage projects which should be installed by the end of 2025.
TGGENCO''s 250 MW BESS Auction Sees Pace
Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited (TGGENCO) has completed an auction for a 250 MW/500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Telangana. The auction resulted in a competitive
Portugal plans energy storage tender by Jan under resilience
Portugal''s Minister of Environment and Energy Maria da Graca Carvalho has this week presented measures to strengthen the security of the national electricity system,
6 FAQs about [Standalone energy storage tender price in Portugal 2026]
What does Portugal's energy storage tender mean for the energy transition?
Portugal’s government has announced the outcome of an energy storage tender that will see the installation of 500 MW of energy storage capacity to support the country’s energy transition. Energy storage battery. Photo by Anna Vasileva
How much does Portugal pay for energy storage projects?
With this in mind, the Portuguese Ministry of Energy announced on July 31 that it was awarding €99.75 million to a call for tenders for the installation of energy storage projects totalling 500 MW. Eligible projects can receive up to €30 million and be implemented at the transport and distribution level by the end of 2025.
Why is Portugal launching a solar energy storage project?
This initiative aims to enhance the flexibility and stability of Portugal's power supply system amid its record-breaking solar electricity production. On July 31, the ministry announced the allocation of €99.75 million through a call for tenders to install energy storage projects totaling 500 MW.
Does Portugal need energy storage?
From ESS News Portugal is seeking to promote flexibility and balance its power system with energy storage as it continues to break records for solar energy production. To this end, the country’s Ministry of Energy announced on Wednesday that it has allocated €99.75 million ($107.6 million) in a bid to support 500 MW of energy storage projects.
How much will Portugal spend on energy storage & grid flexibility?
The Portuguese Ministry of Energy has allocated €99.75 million ($107.6 million) for grid flexibility and energy storage projects which should be installed by the end of 2025. From ESS News Portugal is seeking to promote flexibility and balance its power system with energy storage as it continues to break records for solar energy production.
Will Portugal produce 80% renewable electricity by 2026?
As part of its new energy strategy, Portugal aims to produce 80% renewable electricity by 2026 and 85% by 2030. The strategy includes a target of 20.4 GW of operational PV systems by 2030, comprising 14.9 GW of large-capacity plants and 5.5 GW of decentralized generation.