PPC Group is beginning the construction of two new energy storage stations (BESS) in Western Macedonia, in Northern Greece. The first one is “Melitis 1” station with a total installed storage capacity of 48 MW/96 MWh, which will be constructed in the vicinity of the photovoltaic plants to be developed by the company in Western Macedonia. The second is “Ptolemaida 4” with a total installed capacity of 50 MW /100 MWh in the region of the former mines of Ptolemaida.
For the construction of the two stations, liquid-cooled batteries using innovative LFP technology will be used, maximising both energy utilisation and safety during operation. The construction of “Melitis 1” and “Ptolemaida 4” is expected to be completed within the year.
Said stations are intended to support the operation of the adjacent photovoltaic plants and will contribute to the stability of the energy system.
Through the operation of these stations, as well as of future energy storage stations, the generation management of RES plants will be optimised, their contribution will be maximised and the potential for electricity generation from RES will be fully exploited.
Based on the investment plan for the 2025-2027 period, PPC Group is planning the operation of storage projects BESS of 600 MW, which are currently at various stages of implementation in Greece and Southeastern Europe.
About two months ago, PPC Group announced the start of construction of an energy storage station with a nominal capacity of 25 MW and installed capacity of 55 MWh in neighboring Bulgaria. This station will support the operation of the new photovoltaic plant using batteries, with a total installed capacity of 165 MW, located in the Stara Zagora region of Bulgaria, and will contribute to the stability of the electricity grid.
PPC Group currently owns a total portfolio of RES projects with an installed capacity of 6.2GW in Greece, Romania, Italy, and Bulgaria. The aim of the investment plan of PPC Group is to increase the installed capacity from RES to 11.8 GW by 2027.