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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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Standalone BESS to offer up to 12% returns in Greece, Aurora forecasts Aurora Energy Research says standalone batteries entering operations in Greece during 2027 could reach an internal rate of return of up to 12%, with wholesale electricity prices in the country forecast to average around €100 ($115.44)/MWh through to 2029.
Patrick Jowett
16 hours ago
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Czechia connects 318 MWh of batteries in H1 Czechia recorded an 83% increase in added battery capacity during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. New deployments include 12 standalone battery energy storage systems connected to the Czech grid.
Patrick Jowett
21 hours ago
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Cyprus’ first utility battery project goes online: Interview The 5 MWh battery storage facility is a step forward for Cyprus as the island grapples with record solar curtailment and a slow-moving energy-storage market.
Ilias Tsagas
23 hours ago
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Romania exceeds 1 GW of utility-scale BESS capacity Romania has surpassed 1 GW/2 GWh of utility-scale battery storage capacity, according to data from the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association, while the number of solar prosumers installing batteries also continues to grow. 
Patrick Jowett
Aug 10, 2026
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SECI announces winners of 1 GW round-the-clock renewables tender The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has awarded a lowest tariff of INR 5.25/kWh in its tender for projects backed by energy storage.
Uma Gupta
Aug 10, 2026
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Regulatory debate over Brazil’s battery auction despite strong market interest Battery energy storage system (BESS) investors await definitions on cost allocation amid record registrations for forthcoming auction.
Lívia Neves
Aug 06, 2026
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US blocks certification of new foreign-made solar inverters and BESS equipment The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has tightened security rules for grid-connected power electronics, preventing certification of new foreign-made solar inverter and battery storage equipment models that do not meet new national security requirements.
Ryan Kennedy, Pilar Sanchez Molina
Aug 05, 2026

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People with signed documents for pumped hydro projects
Bulgaria backed by EIB for 1.6 GW of pumped storage  The European Investment Bank (EIB) will conduct economic and technological feasibility studies on two Bulgarian pumped storage hydropower plants due to be operational by 2032. The projects will each add generation capacity of around 800 MW and will both come with a price tag of around €900 ($964) million. 
Blathnaid O’Dea
Jun 14, 2024
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CATL batteries
CATL, Gotion deny US accusations of forced labor US lawmakers have urged for Chinese battery heavyweights CATL and Gotion High-Tech to be immediately added to an import ban list under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Both manufacturers have adamantly denied the allegations.
Marija Maisch
Jun 12, 2024
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Energy Storage Systems
India’s Gensol wins 250 MW/500 MWh standalone battery storage tender Indian EPC provider Gensol Engineering Ltd has won the 250 MW/ 500 MWh standalone battery storage tender run by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL), quoting the lowest price of INR 3.72 lacs ($4,450)/MW/month.
Uma Gupta
Jun 12, 2024
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Screenshot of BESS market in Europe
European battery market growth to drop off amid falling electricity prices The latest analysis from SolarPower Europe reveals that, in 2023, Europe installed 17.2 GWh of new battery energy storage systems (BESS), up from up from 8.8 GW in 2022. While this marks the third consecutive year of doubling the annual market, much slower growth is expected in the years to come.
Marija Maisch
Jun 12, 2024
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Australian developer opts for longer battery duration to boost project economics Renewables developer Frontier Energy has boosted the storage duration of its 80 MW Waroona Renewable battery by 12% to 4.5 hours
Ev Foley
Jun 12, 2024
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The Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station, China.
1.4 GW Xiamen pumped storage project connected to the grid The No. 4 unit of the State Grid Fujian Xiamen Pumped Storage Power Station has successfully passed project acceptance, marking the full commissioning of the power station. The project was designed by the East China Survey and Design Institute and built by the China Hydropower No. 14 Engineering Corporation.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 11, 2024
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Entergy's Chicot Solar Energy Center, Chicot County, Arkansas.
Entergy, NextEra Energy Resources join forces on 4.5 GW of solar and storage In the U.S., energy utility company Entergy and the energy provider Nextera Energy Resources have announced a joint development agreement, which the two companies say will accelerate the development of up to 4.5 GW of new solar generation and energy storage projects. 
Carrie Hampel
Jun 11, 2024
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Battery energy storage system
India’s JSW Energy starts construction of 1 GWh battery storage Indian utility JSW Energy has launched construction of the 1 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS), which was awarded by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The project is slated for commissioning by June 2025.
Uma Gupta
Jun 10, 2024
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Workers on a pumped hydro energy storage project site
Australia adds 9.6 GWh pumped hydro project to its pipeline The pipeline of pumped hydro storage projects in the Australian state of Queensland continues to grow with Victorian-based renewables company BE Power announcing plans to develop an 800 MW / 9.6 GWh project at Mount Alma near Gladstone.
David Carroll
Jun 10, 2024

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