ContourGlobal Launches 202MW Battery Energy Storage System in Bulgaria
ContourGlobal has launched a 202MW battery energy storage system in Bulgaria's Stara Zagora region, with a total capacity of 500 megawatt-hours. Funded by the EU's NextGenerationEU initiative, the facility enhances power dispatch and renewable energy integration within the national electricity market. The project, located at the Maritsa East 3 coal-fired power plant site, includes plans for a second 202MW BESS in the future.
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ContourGlobal has launched a 202MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bulgaria with a total capacity of 500 megawatt-hours (MWh). Located in the Stara Zagora region, the facility is operational and participates in the national electricity market, enhancing power dispatch and integrating renewable energy sources.
The project was financed by the EU's NextGenerationEU initiative through Bulgaria's National Recovery and Resilience Plan and occupies 25,000m² within the Maritsa East 3 coal-fired power plant site. The BESS features 110 battery skids from BYD and 28 power conversion systems. ContourGlobal plans to construct a second 202MW BESS at the same location.
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