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Policymakers are increasingly recognizing the value of energy storage for building a greener, flexible, and reliable energy system. In a growing number of markets, energy policies are being introduced to support both deployment and local manufacturing.

Be it through procurement exercises or other market mechanisms, policymakers have intensified efforts to drive the development and deployment of all energy storage solutions.
However, in most markets, some barriers still exist.

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Armenia permits construction of energy storage systems Amendments to Armenia's Energy Law permits the development of energy storage systems for the first time, subject to licensing. Systems smaller than 1 MW, or those above 1 MW designed for self-consumption, are exempt from licensing.
Patrick Jowett
2 hours ago
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BVES: German storage industry back on growth path After a significant decline in 2024, revenues for energy storage companies based in Germany grew substantially last year and are expected to rise further this year, according to market analysis from BVES. However, uncertainty within the industry continues to rise.
Sandra Enkhardt
6 hours ago
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CEEC’s 7 GWh battery storage cell procurement sees low end prices at $47/kWh China’s latest large-scale battery energy storage cell procurement has established new pricing benchmarks for both ≥314Ah and ≥500Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells.
Marija Maisch
May 12, 2026
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US transformer market faces severe supply constraints as lead times extend to four years Severe shortages of power transformers are stalling grid expansion as developers face skyrocketing prices and four year wait times for critical equipment.
Ryan Kennedy
May 12, 2026
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Mexico’s firm capacity deficit expected to support batteries until 2030 Aurora Energy Research analyst Marvin Gareiss told pv magazine Mexico in an interview that batteries will play a growing role in the Mexican power system, although he warned that storage development still depends on regulatory definitions regarding firm capacity, ancillary services, and remuneration mechanisms.
Luis Ini
May 12, 2026
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BloombergNEF confirms energy storage has reached the 100 GW era A record year, and an incredibly strong outlook for the energy storage sector.
Tristan Rayner
May 11, 2026
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Brazil’s battery capacity auction risks being delayed until 2027 The competition still lacks a policy framework and must take place five to six months after its publication. Brazil's storage association warns of a need for additional power starting in 2028, with a growing risk of a deficit. The battery LRCAP has been expected since 2024.
Lívia Neves
May 11, 2026

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Armenia permits construction of energy storage systems Amendments to Armenia's Energy Law permits the development of energy storage systems for the first time, subject to licensing. Systems smaller than 1 MW, or those above 1 MW designed for self-consumption, are exempt from licensing.
Patrick Jowett
2 hours ago
View article
BVES: German storage industry back on growth path After a significant decline in 2024, revenues for energy storage companies based in Germany grew substantially last year and are expected to rise further this year, according to market analysis from BVES. However, uncertainty within the industry continues to rise.
Sandra Enkhardt
6 hours ago
View article
CEEC’s 7 GWh battery storage cell procurement sees low end prices at $47/kWh China’s latest large-scale battery energy storage cell procurement has established new pricing benchmarks for both ≥314Ah and ≥500Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells.
Marija Maisch
May 12, 2026
View article
US transformer market faces severe supply constraints as lead times extend to four years Severe shortages of power transformers are stalling grid expansion as developers face skyrocketing prices and four year wait times for critical equipment.
Ryan Kennedy
May 12, 2026
View article
Mexico’s firm capacity deficit expected to support batteries until 2030 Aurora Energy Research analyst Marvin Gareiss told pv magazine Mexico in an interview that batteries will play a growing role in the Mexican power system, although he warned that storage development still depends on regulatory definitions regarding firm capacity, ancillary services, and remuneration mechanisms.
Luis Ini
May 12, 2026
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BloombergNEF confirms energy storage has reached the 100 GW era A record year, and an incredibly strong outlook for the energy storage sector.
Tristan Rayner
May 11, 2026
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Brazil’s battery capacity auction risks being delayed until 2027 The competition still lacks a policy framework and must take place five to six months after its publication. Brazil's storage association warns of a need for additional power starting in 2028, with a growing risk of a deficit. The battery LRCAP has been expected since 2024.
Lívia Neves
May 11, 2026
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Czechia considers stop to double taxation on solar + storage projects The Czech government is reviewing proposals to streamline procedures for new solar power plants, including increasing the threshold for paying electricity tax to 100 kW and preventing double taxation on projects installing both solar and storage.
Patrick Jowett
May 08, 2026
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Firm solar and storage costs fall to $74/MWh, says IRENA A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency finds that round‑the‑clock solar and wind paired with battery storage deliver power at lower cost than new fossil fuel generation in high‑quality resource regions.
Brian Publicover
May 07, 2026

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