BESS factory of 1.5 GWh per year opening near Sofia in Bulgaria
International Power Supply (IPS), a Bulgarian manufacturer of battery energy storage systems, is about to launch operations at its new facility near Sofia. Its latest model
ablish a reliable energy system with greater share of intermittent generation. In the context of Bulgaria's energy landscape, energy storage solutions present a diverse array of benefits to various stakeholders stemming fro its unique ability to time-shift energy and rapidly respond when called upon. The applic
storage can also ofer greater flexibility and eficiency in managing the grid. Furthermore, and although hydropower storage already makes up a significant source of peaking capacity in Bulgaria, battery-based energy storage can address peaking needs during times of droughts, meet requirements for more distributed peaking po
ity came from thermal power stations, and only 7 percent from solar and wind1. Historically, Bulgaria has also been a major producer and exporter of electricity for the surrounding region with a total of 10 inte connectors spread across Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey. The country thus has a critical role in driving a more s
ountries, a move away from coal is not just a challenge for the energy system. It also brings wider challenges around job security and an urgency for Bulgaria to sei e the new regional opportunities created by the ever-growing renewable sector.Fortunately, Bulgaria sits in the privileged position where it can
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