Deputy Minister for Environment and Energy Nikos Tsafos said it was feasible to deliver 3–4 GW of energy storage projects by 2028, speaking at the Renewable & Storage Forum. The total pipeline of planned projects exceeds 10 GW, while €200 million in support is envisaged under the escape clause for behind-the-meter storage projects.
Responding to criticism over delays, Mr Tsafos said extensions to the tenders had been a request from the market itself. He also stressed that comparisons with other European countries must take account of different levels of renewable energy penetration and the available options for connecting to the grid.
A priority is to speed up the issuing of grid connection terms, with the deputy minister pledging to work closely with ADMIE so that planned projects can move towards implementation more quickly.