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.

Will solar power grow in Bulgaria in 2023?

Director of Bulgarian transmission network estimated photovoltaics growth as 30% in 2022, also he expects 700 MW new solar capacity in 2023, which could represent 30-40% YoY growth. In April 2023 Bulgaria's Inercom signed contract with Huasun for supply of 1.5GW solar modules. Solar power in Bulgaria has expanded by 100 megawatts (MW) in 2011.

Does Bulgaria have a solar rebate scheme?

The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy has launched a solar rebate scheme to the tune of BGN 240 million to help households reduce their carbon footprint and put downward pressure on their electricity bills.

How big is Bulgaria's solar power?

In a matter of months, Bulgaria’s total solar power capacity is set to exceed 3 GW, compared to just 1.3 GW at the end of 2021. The lineup in the list of the largest photovoltaic plants is changing almost every week as major facilities come online, and there is more in the pipeline.

Does Bulgaria have a solar target?

“Bulgaria’s solar target remains low as PV will only account for 2.6% of electricity in 2040,” SPE said in its 2022-26 EU solar market outlook. “Yet Bulgaria benefits from high irradiation rates, notably in the south of the country, and has an important solar potential, which is not reflected in the current target.”

Will Bulgaria reach 3.8 GW by 2024?

In 2020, SPE forecast Bulgaria to hit 3.8 GW by 2024, thereby exceeding its 2030 target. The momentum was expected to be mainly supported by unsubsidized large-scale solar projects built under power purchase agreements (PPA).