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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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Brazil falls short of its battery storage potential, expected to reach 1 GW in 2026 The Brazilian Association of Energy Storage Solutions gathered executives to debate applications that could solve systemic challenges facing the Brazilian electricity sector. The issue, they argue, goes beyond a "BESS vs. thermal or renewables vs. energy security" debate, but involves finding the best combination of security, price, 'renewability', and flexibility.
Lívia Neves
May 22, 2026
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US deploys quarterly record 10 GWh of energy storage amid energy security push A new report from SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence highlights a 32% year-over-year surge in the battery market, driving an upward revision to the nation’s five-year deployment pipeline despite mounting regulatory gridlock.
Ryan Kennedy
May 22, 2026
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IRENA proposes global electrification target of 35% by 2035: Storage targets of 2.5 TW in 2035, 6.9TW by 2050 New report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says renewables will be key to meeting rising global demand for electricity but with up to 2.5 TW of solar, storage and wind projects already in connection queues worldwide, increased investment in grid infrastructure will be pivotal.
Patrick Jowett
May 21, 2026
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Brazil increases import tax on batteries at local manufacturer’s request The measure raises the import tariff from 18% to 25% for 48V LFP batteries intended for stationary applications in telecommunications and photovoltaic systems of up to 4.8 kW until May 2027, following a request from the domestic industry via LETEC. For other batteries classified as lithium-ion electric accumulators, the reduced rate of 18% remains.
Lívia Neves
May 21, 2026
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Australia opens Tenders 8 and 9 for 2.5 GW of solar and wind alongside 12.5 GWh of storage The state of New South Wales in Australia is rolling out two of the biggest renewable energy tenders in the state’s history, seeking 2.5 GW of new generation capacity in addition to 12.5 GWh of long-duration energy storage.
David Carroll
May 20, 2026
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India awards 10.4 GW of standalone BESS capacity in 2025, but tariff viability remains a concern India allocated a total of 10.4 GW of standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in 2025, with 2-hour, 2-cycle systems accounting for the majority of this allocation. Tariffs fell sharply during the year, however.
Uma Gupta
May 19, 2026
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Australia installs 400,000 home batteries in 10 months for 11.2 GWh Australia is in the grip of a consumer-led energy storage boom with new figures showing more than 400,000 batteries representing 11.2 GWh of storage capacity have been installed nationwide in the past 10 months.
David Carroll
May 19, 2026

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Tesla batteries at a solar facility
U.S. battery energy storage tariffs tripled Breaking down U.S. market impacts on energy storage from recent policy changes with insights from Clean Energy Associates.
Ryan Kennedy
May 29, 2024
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Tehachapi Energy Storage Project
Greece adds storage to solar tenders The Greek parliament has approved a new law introducing renewable energy policies for auction design and small projects with stable feed-in tariffs.
Ilias Tsagas
May 28, 2024
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Anthony Albanese and Ed Husic
Stationary storage key priority in Australia’s new National Battery Strategy The Australian government has announced its new multi-billion-dollar National Battery Strategy aiming to boost the country’s domestic battery manufacturing capabilities and critical minerals processing capacity.
David Carroll
May 24, 2024
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Large field with batteries
California crosses 10 GW battery storage threshold California is adding massive amounts of battery energy storage and the project pipeline shows no sign of slowing down. Batteries are playing an increasingly dominant role on the grid, soaking up solar in the middle of the day and shifting it to the evening peak, where they have become the biggest single supplier.
Marija Maisch
May 21, 2024
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Darling downs power station
Origin Energy unveils plans for 2 GWh battery in Australia Australian energy giant Origin Energy has revealed plans to build what could be the biggest battery energy storage system (BESS) in the state of Queensland, as it continues the expansion of its renewable energy generation and storage portfolio.
David Carroll
May 21, 2024
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Spain’s storage deployments hit 495 MWh in 2023 According to new data from trade body UNEF, Spain reached 1.823 MWh of cumulative storage capacity at the end of December 2023.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
May 15, 2024
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Borrego Solar and storage installation
Booming U.S. energy storage installation grows 90% year-over-year Lowered costs, easing supply chains and steady demand continued the energy storage boom, said a report from Wood Mackenzie.
Ryan Kennedy
May 06, 2024
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Batteries and PV modules
Netherlands allocates €100 million for battery storage subsidies The Dutch government has earmarked €100 million ($106.7 million) of subsidies for the deployment of battery storage alongside PV projects. The funds are part of a €416 million subsidy program announced last year to alleviate grid congestion.
Marija Maisch
Apr 18, 2024
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PV modules and battery storage
Bulgaria launches renewables-plus-storage tenders Bulgarian businesses can apply for funding under two new tenders that aim to facilitate 1,425 MW of renewable energy generation capacity coupled with 350 MW of energy storage. Funding support is only offered for the storage component.
Marija Maisch
Mar 15, 2024

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