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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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Irish regulator plans to reduce grid fees for energy storage If the proposals by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities are implemented, all energy storage units would be charged solely under generator Transmission Use of System (TUoS) tariffs for the 2026/2027 tariff year, which begins on 1 October 2026.
Blathnaid O’Dea
2 hours ago
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Australia’s market operator Q1 2026 report highlights 4.4 GW of grid storage coming online boosting renewables The battery boom in Australia at grid-scale and the residential sector is changing the face of the grid, with data showing the scale of the shifts across Australia's east.
Tristan Rayner, Ev Foley
6 hours ago
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Solar and storage to drive 86 GW US capacity surge in 2026 New federal data shows solar and battery assets will comprise nearly 80% of all new utility-scale power additions planned for the US electric grid this year.
Ryan Kennedy
Apr 29, 2026
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Installed BESS capacity in Spain grew by 589% since 2025 blackout Some of the consequences of the blackout include a 589% increase in installed BESS capacity in Spain between April 2025 and April 2026, the introduction of renewable participation in voltage control, a greater role for gas in the generation mix, and continued progress on interconnections.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Apr 28, 2026
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Brazil can reach 7 GW in storage by 2035 Projections from the Energy Research Company (EPE), shared during the Absolar Storage Leaders event, depend on a stable legal framework and regulatory progress. Authorities and stakeholders in the electricity sector highlight the role of batteries in reducing costs, ensuring energy security, and expanding renewable energy.
Lívia Neves
Apr 27, 2026
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Europe: AccelerateEU ​​supports a 200 GW storage target, but omits financing mechanism The European Commission’s AccelerateEU energy crisis plan endorses a 200 GW battery storage target for 2030 but proposes no dedicated financing mechanism to reach it, according to SolarPower Europe (SPE), which is calling for a separate EU-wide auction funded by emissions trading revenues.
Brian Publicover
Apr 27, 2026
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Colombia launches long-term electricity auction, opens participation to battery energy storage systems The resolution establishes 15-year contracts with obligations starting in 2030, along with an additional procurement window in 2035 for one of the products, with implementation scheduled before July 31, 2026.
Luis Ini
Apr 24, 2026

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Poland allocates subsidies to 14.5 GWh of energy storage projects The PLN 4.15 billion ($1.15 billion) subsidy program will support 172 large-scale energy storage projects, all scheduled for completion by the end of 2028.
Marija Maisch
Dec 19, 2025
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‘The real cost of a battery storage goes far beyond $/kWh’ During a pv magazine Week Europe 2025 webinar, storage specialists gave their thoughts on what to consider when purchasing battery energy storage systems in Europe, with pricing, supplier options and product reliability all on the agenda.
Patrick Jowett
Dec 17, 2025
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Renalfa BESS in Bulgaria
Bulgarian tender awards more than 4 GWh of energy storage capacity across 31 projects Bulgaria's second standalone energy storage procurement exercise of 2025, worth close to BGN 229 million, received a lot of interest and there are 30 project proposals included in a reserve list, the government said.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Dec 17, 2025
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AlphaESS to supply major standalone battery storage projects in Czech Republic Recent regulatory changes in Czechia have paved the way for significant growth in utility-scale BESS deployment, with AlphaESS now delivering 320 MWh of capacity to this expansion.
Marija Maisch
Dec 17, 2025
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US energy storage installations surpass full-year 2024 levels by Q3 2025 Over 5.3 GW of energy storage was deployed in Q3 2025, said a report from Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association.
Ryan Kennedy
Dec 17, 2025
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Long-duration storage emerges triumphant under PJM’s new scheme  With duration now the clear differentiator in capacity value, developers face new risks and incentives for battery system sizing, siting and financing.
Phoebe Skok
Dec 16, 2025
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India sees dramatic plunge in battery storage costs, Ministry reports Market trends suggest battery energy storage systems (BESS) will likely operate 1.5 cycles per day, bringing the effective storage cost down to just INR 2.8/kWh (0.031/kWh), the Ministry said on Monday.
Marija Maisch
Dec 15, 2025
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South Korea to announce results of 3.2 GWh energy storage auction in February 2026 In 2024, South Korea’s first central market energy storage awarded 65 MW/260 MWh of four-hour duration capacity under 15-to-20-year term contracts. This second auction marks a new period of development in the country's renewables buildout.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Dec 15, 2025
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EDF wins decentralized, dual-use grid booster battery project in Germany With a total capacity of 250 MW across five sites, the battery storage system will support the transfer of electricity from northern to southern Germany, helping to alleviate grid imbalances and congestion. In addition to its grid-serving role, the system will also be permitted to generate market-based revenues.
Marija Maisch
Dec 15, 2025

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