Strategic Opportunity

European Manufacturing, Integration & Distribution Hub for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Greece

KALTIS is developing a strategic industrial investment to establish a large-scale European hub for the manufacturing, integration and distribution of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Western Macedonia, Greece.

The project is designed to support European energy security, industrial resilience and the accelerated deployment of energy storage infrastructure.

Strategic Investment Framework

The project may qualify under Greece's Just Transition Development Programme, subject to eligibility, evaluation and approval by the competent authorities.

50%

Grant Intensity

Eligible industrial investments by large enterprises may qualify for up to 50% non-refundable government grant support, subject to programme eligibility and approval.

€20 Million

Maximum Non-Refundable Grant

The project may qualify for grant support of up to €20 million, based on an eligible investment budget of up to €40 million.

30 September 2026

Application Deadline

Applications under the current programme are expected to be submitted by 30 September 2026, in accordance with the published timetable.

Why Greece • Why Western Macedonia

Western Macedonia combines industrial infrastructure, renewable energy resources and strategic access to the European market.

Key advantages include:

• EU Member State location
• Established renewable energy ecosystem
• Available industrial land and infrastructure
• Skilled and adaptable workforce
• Access to European, Balkan and Eastern Mediterranean markets

European BESS Market Opportunity

The European energy storage market is entering a period of rapid expansion, driven by renewable energy deployment, grid modernisation and the need for greater flexibility and resilience.

This growth creates increasing demand for regional manufacturing capacity, system integration, technical support and secure European supply chains.