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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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MACSE 2029: Higher premium, but new uncertainties – three lawyers weigh in The maximum premium rises to €27,000/MWh/year, but significant questions remain for developers. Germana Cassar, Marcello Astolfi and Cristina Martorana explain why to pv magazine Italy.
Sergio Matalucci
1 hour ago
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Maryland’s first storage procurement round falls 360 MW short The US state of Maryland has awarded 15-year capacity credits to 440 MW of four-hour batteries in the first round of its 1,600 MW storage program, after two of five applicants withdrew.
Brian Publicover
3 hours ago
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SH Netz publishes flexible connection agreements for BESS in Germany German distribution grid operator SH Netz has published model agreements for flexible grid connections covering standalone and co-located battery storage, as well as large flexible electricity consumers.
Sandra Enkhardt
3 hours ago
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Poland unveils significant new home storage subsidy Poland’s latest subsidy scheme will offer existing prosumers support to purchase and install home storage units. The $258 million funding call opens for applications on October 20.
Patrick Jowett
20 hours ago
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Albania’s next solar auction to include storage Albania’s first solar-plus-storage auction is expected to take place by early 2027. It follows changes to the country’s electricity law, which now facilitates the inclusion of battery storage into renewable energy projects.
Patrick Jowett
23 hours ago
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India’s SECI seeks developers for 800 MW/3.2 GWh BESS Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has launched a tender for standalone battery storage projects that will supply electricity to designated buyers on demand under long-term power purchase agreements (PPA).
Uma Gupta
Oct 06, 2026
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Japan curbs grid capacity hoarding as battery queue hits 172 GW Japan has added a site-rights test for grid connections, following new limits this year on battery applications, while less than 1 GW of grid-scale storage is actually connected.
Brian Publicover
Oct 02, 2026

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Ark, Hanwha ink supply deal for 2.2 GWh BESS in Australia Ark Energy, the Australian subsidiary of Korea Zinc Company, has signed a supply agreement with Hanwha Energy for the battery energy storage system at Ark’s proposed Richmond Valley hybrid solar battery project in the state of New South Wales.
Ev Foley
Mar 13, 2025
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GreenGo gets green light for 80 MW of battery storage in Italy It took two years for the Bologna-based independent power producer (IPP) to secure the approval for two battery energy storage projects in southern Italy. GreenGo plans to use these projects to participate in the upcoming MACSE auction.
Sergio Matalucci
Mar 12, 2025
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UK regulator reveals criteria of LDES cap-and-floor scheme Long duration energy storage (LDES) support scheme will have eight-hour minimum discharge. Stream 1 applications will open to well-established technologies, such as lithium-ion battery technology, with at least 100 MW capacity, with stream 2 technologies including flow batteries, compressed air, and liquid air.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 11, 2025
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Finland to host 240 MWh of new BESS projects Two of the Nordic country's biggest battery energy storage projects have been announced just days apart.
Marija Maisch
Mar 11, 2025
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EU approves aid for 1.5 GWh storage rollout in the Czech Republic The aid will take form of direct grants which will cover up to 50% of the investment cost of supported projects.
Marija Maisch
Mar 10, 2025
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The road ahead for California energy storage   More batteries, better safety measures, and policy shifts are defining the next phase of energy storage in the world’s fifth-largest economy.
Phoebe Skok
Mar 10, 2025
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Renewco, Atlantica join hands on 2.2 GW standalone BESS rollout in Spain The UK-based developer has found an investment partner for its gigawatt-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) pipeline in Spain. The projects would connect to select transmission substations across the country, subject to the forthcoming grid capacity auctions.
Marija Maisch
Mar 10, 2025
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MACSE auction to take place on September 30, Italy’s grid company Terna says The information was confirmed by Francesco Del Pizzo, president for grid development strategies and dispatching at the Terna Group.
Sergio Matalucci, Massimiliano Tripodo, Emiliano Bellini
Mar 10, 2025
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Australia accelerates approval for 6.3 GW of priority energy storage projects A total of 16.5 GW of solar and wind generation and 6.3 GW of energy storage projects could benefit from an accelerated environmental approvals process as the Australian government works to deliver critical infrastructure needed to achieve its clean energy targets, including 82% renewable electricity by 2030.
David Carroll
Mar 10, 2025

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