Croatia integrated energy storage battery project

IE-Energy is planning to build a battery system of 50 MW, which means it would be the biggest in Southeastern Europe. The European Commission has approved, under the European Union’s aid rules, a EUR 19.8 million Croatian aid measure in favor of energy storage operator IE-Energy.
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IPP Woodburn Capital targets BESS market in

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About Croatia integrated energy storage battery project

About Croatia integrated energy storage battery project

IE-Energy is planning to build a battery system of 50 MW, which means it would be the biggest in Southeastern Europe. The European Commission has approved, under the European Union’s aid rules, a EUR 19.8 million Croatian aid measure in favor of energy storage operator IE-Energy.

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6 FAQs about [Croatia integrated energy storage battery project]

Did Croatia get the green light for IE-energy's massive energy storage project?

Croatia got the green light from Brussels for a EUR 19.8 million grant to IE-Energy for a massive energy storage project.

Will ie-energy build the biggest battery system in southeastern Europe?

IE-Energy is planning to build a battery system of 50 MW, which means it would be the biggest in Southeastern Europe. The European Commission has approved, under the European Union’s aid rules, a EUR 19.8 million Croatian aid measure in favor of energy storage operator IE-Energy.

Will ie-energy be the biggest energy storage project in southeastern Europe?

Croatia got the green light from Brussels to give a EUR 19.8 million grant to a domestic startup for a massive energy storage project. IE-Energy is planning to build a battery system of 50 MW, which means it would be the biggest in Southeastern Europe.

Will ie-energy accelerate the decarbonization of Croatia's energy sector?

In addition, it will accelerate the decarbonization of the Croatian energy sector, according to the announcement. IE-Energy is based in Rijeka, Croatia’s fourth-largest city. It joined the intraday and day-ahead markets at the Croatian Power Exchange (CROPEX) last year. Documents reveal the project is scheduled to start on December 1.

Will ie-energy boost storage capacity in southeastern Europe by 2024?

Moreover, IE-Energy said it would boost the system to 50 MW and 110 MWh by 2024. There is no storage facility in Southeastern Europe yet with such a capacity. Of note, a 250 MW project is under development in Turkey, with an envisaged capacity of 1 GWh.

When will a 250 MW battery project start in Turkey?

Of note, a 250 MW project is under development in Turkey, with an envisaged capacity of 1 GWh. The batteries would be used for balancing services for the independent Transmission System Operator in Croatia (HOPS), domestic media reported. The European Union’s documentation shows the project is scheduled to start at the beginning of December.

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