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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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Large energy storage system
Teesworks, NatPower partner on 1 GW battery storage project in UK Teesworks, the operator of the largest industrial zone in the UK, has unveiled plans for the deployment of a 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh battery energy storage system in partnership with renewables developer NatPower SA.
Marija Maisch
May 30, 2024
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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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