Does Bulgaria have solar power?

In April 2023 Bulgaria's Inercom signed a contract with Huasun for a supply of 1.5GW solar modules. Solar power in Bulgaria was expanded by 100 megawatts (MW) in 2011.

Are solar panels a viable option for self-consumption in Bulgaria?

Conversely, households and institutions interested in installing solar panels for self-consumption are still stuck with administrative hurdles In the statistics of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Bulgaria had 1.28 GW at the end of 2021 and 1.95 GW just one year later. The measure is expressed in nominal or peak capacity.

Where is Galabovo solar BG located?

Galabovo Solar BG, another subsidiary of Santera Re, is operating a 201.4 MW (150 MW connection) photovoltaic park. But it should be noted that it also consists of three sites: in Obruchishte, Mednikarovo and Musachevo. The Galabovo municipality is in south-central Bulgaria, in the Stara Zagora province. The facility has just come online.

Will photovoltaics reach 3 GW?

Since there is no state register of photovoltaics, the news outlet conducted a survey of available official reports and spoke to investors. It calculated that 700 MW is expected to be commissioned in the next several months, meaning that the 3 GW mark would be surpassed.

What is the outlook for PV in Romania?

Despite challenges such as regulatory uncertainty, administrative barriers, market fragmentation, and grid integration issues, the outlook for PV in Romania indicates sustained development supported by European funds and the emergence of new business models.

Who owns agrivoltaics in Apriltsi?

The company is controlled by businesswoman Ginka Varbakova. The facility is being built on municipal land in Pazardzhik, in the village of Aprilovo. Total investment is valued at EUR 255 million. The solar panels in Apriltsi are mounted at a height of more than two meters, allowing for agricultural production below (agrivoltaics or agrisolar).