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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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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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Brazil hits 56 GW of connection headroom for battery auctions Brazil's available grid capacity for battery storage projects exceeds the association's estimate of 2028-30 power needs by up to 12.5 times, according to an analysis of transmission data.
LĂ­via Neves
Oct 02, 2026
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Germany approves rules for storage, bidirectional charging Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has approved rules for the market integration of electricity storage systems and charging points (MiSpeL), allowing batteries to combine renewable and grid electricity while preserving support for eligible renewable power.
Petra Hannen
Oct 02, 2026
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Brazil includes batteries in capacity auction calendar through 2029 Brazil has scheduled annual capacity auctions through 2029, with batteries, hydropower and thermal generation among the eligible technologies.
LĂ­via Neves
Oct 01, 2026
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China southern power grid
China sets 2030 battery targets, backs sodium-ion and solid-state China's new five-year battery plan targets 15,000-cycle lithium batteries by 2030 while expanding sodium-ion, flow-battery and emerging storage technologies.
Vincent Shaw
Oct 01, 2026
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US energy storage deployments hit record 18.9 GWh in Q2 Wood Mackenzie says US storage installations fell 7% year over year to 5.4 GW in the second quarter, but a shift to longer-duration batteries lifted energy capacity 16%.
Ryan Kennedy
Oct 01, 2026
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Ireland introduces €600 residential battery grant Irish householders will be able to avail of a €600 ($680) battery grant as part of a package of renewable energy supports effective from Oct. 6. Grants of up to €9,000 for lower-income householders to install solar and batteries will also be included as well as support for businesses.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Sep 30, 2026

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EDP plans €1.3 billion investment in French renewables, storage Portuguese energy company EDP has announced plans to invest €1.3 billion ($1.5 billion) in France by 2030 to develop more than 1 GW of onshore and offshore wind, solar, and energy storage projects. The announcement was made at the Choose France summit, held June 1 at the Palace of Versailles. EDP said the investment will […]
Gwenaelle Deboutte
Jun 04, 2026
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Advait Energy Transitions signs 150 MW/300 MWh battery storage agreement in India Utilities across India are increasing investment in standalone battery storage as the country seeks additional grid flexibility to accommodate growing renewable energy capacity.
Uma Gupta
Jun 04, 2026
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South Australia awards contracts for 5.3 GWh of battery storage South Australia has selected a new wave of long-duration battery projects to bolster grid reliability as renewable generation supplies an increasing share of the state's electricity.
Ev Foley
Jun 04, 2026
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Brazilian government signs storage auction framework ahead of 2026 tender A 10-year contract structure, a four-hour daily discharge requirement, and a locational bonus favoring certain regions define the emerging shape of Brazil's first dedicated battery storage capacity auction.
LĂ­via Neves
Jun 04, 2026
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Enervest, Taiwanese partner advance sub-5 MW solar, storage portfolio A 10-site distribution-connected portfolio with grid offers targeted by June 2027 anchors what both partners describe as a replicable development model.
David Carroll
Jun 03, 2026
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Brazil approves regulatory framework for energy storage systems Brazil's electricity regulator has approved long-awaited rules for energy storage systems, including grid connection requirements and provisions that could support battery participation in upcoming capacity auctions.
LĂ­via Neves
Jun 03, 2026
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Batteries emerge as tool to expand collective self-consumption in France As negative power prices become more common and solar support schemes evolve, French collective self-consumption projects are exploring battery storage to increase flexibility and capture more value from locally generated electricity.
Francois Puthod
Jun 03, 2026
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Kyon Energy to build 146.5 MW battery storage project in Germany Kyon Energy is expanding its battery storage portfolio with a new project in northwestern Germany that is scheduled to enter operation in 2027.
Petra Hannen
Jun 03, 2026
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CATL-backed CNTE enters Pakistan with Treet Battery agreement Treet Battery Limited informs Pakistan Stock Exchange it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Contemporary Nebula Technology Energy. Deal opens the door to local battery assembly using CATL battery cell technology.
Matthew Lynas
Jun 03, 2026

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