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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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CATL, Sungrow and CRRC Zhuzhou lead Chinese energy storage rankings  The China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA) has released its 2024 rankings of Chinese energy storage companies, with CATL, Sungrow, and CRRC Zhuzhou Institute securing top positions across key segments.
Vincent Shaw
Jul 11, 2025
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Australian scheme to deliver 100 neighborhood batteries kicks off final funding round The Australian state of Victoria has launched its third and final round of grant funding through the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program, offering AUD$400,000 per battery through multiple streams of eligibility to a pool of nine council regions.
Ev Foley
Jul 11, 2025
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US bets on fire-resilient batteries in latest $15m storage awards Non-lithium chemistry stands out as an attractive option for fire-resilient devices.
Phoebe Skok
Jul 10, 2025
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One Big, Beautiful Bill Act for US energy storage: navigating ‘foreign entity of concern’ rules The 'FEOC' restrictions deny tax credits for projects that exceed using certain thresholds of Chinese products.
Ryan Kennedy
Jul 10, 2025
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How energy storage could solve the growing US power crisis The opportunity is clear: with the right policy reforms, revenue mechanisms, and investment frameworks, energy storage can deliver near-term reliability, long-term resilience, and economic returns.
Rick Labrecque
Jul 09, 2025
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India installed 341 MWh of battery energy storage capacity in 2024, says Mercom India’s cumulative battery energy storage installations are expected to reach nearly 15 GWh by 2027.
Uma Gupta
Jul 09, 2025
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‘After the blackout, we saw a 70% increase in demand for batteries and hybrid kits’ Javier Rodríguez Lizcano, CEO of clean energy wholesaler Solarbox, tells pv magazine Spain about solar equipment trends and highlights growing interest in batteries and hybrid systems for homes and small businesses.
Jose Pedrosa
Jul 08, 2025

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Enervis BESS Index: What revenues can and could be achieved with large battery storage systems in Germany With the large-scale battery storage market in Germany on the cusp of a rapid expansion, consultancy Enervis is examining how revenues have evolved recently and what the future holds.
Jonas Anthonioz, Mirko Schlossarczyk
Mar 13, 2025
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UK T-4 auction paves the way to nearly 7 GW of new BESS capacity by 2028 Out of the 6.9 GW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) prequalified, which translates into 1.9 GW derated capacity, around 1.8 GW of derated BESS secured 15-year contracts in the UK's T-4 auction. This is nearly two time more than the volume procured last year. Only a week earlier, a record for BESS procurement was also set in the T-1 procurement.
Marija Maisch
Mar 13, 2025
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Ark, Hanwha ink supply deal for 2.2 GWh BESS in Australia Ark Energy, the Australian subsidiary of Korea Zinc Company, has signed a supply agreement with Hanwha Energy for the battery energy storage system at Ark’s proposed Richmond Valley hybrid solar battery project in the state of New South Wales.
Ev Foley
Mar 13, 2025
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GreenGo gets green light for 80 MW of battery storage in Italy It took two years for the Bologna-based independent power producer (IPP) to secure the approval for two battery energy storage projects in southern Italy. GreenGo plans to use these projects to participate in the upcoming MACSE auction.
Sergio Matalucci
Mar 12, 2025
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UK regulator reveals criteria of LDES cap-and-floor scheme Long duration energy storage (LDES) support scheme will have eight-hour minimum discharge. Stream 1 applications will open to well-established technologies, such as lithium-ion battery technology, with at least 100 MW capacity, with stream 2 technologies including flow batteries, compressed air, and liquid air.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 11, 2025
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Finland to host 240 MWh of new BESS projects Two of the Nordic country's biggest battery energy storage projects have been announced just days apart.
Marija Maisch
Mar 11, 2025
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EU approves aid for 1.5 GWh storage rollout in the Czech Republic The aid will take form of direct grants which will cover up to 50% of the investment cost of supported projects.
Marija Maisch
Mar 10, 2025
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The road ahead for California energy storage   More batteries, better safety measures, and policy shifts are defining the next phase of energy storage in the world’s fifth-largest economy.
Phoebe Skok
Mar 10, 2025
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Renewco, Atlantica join hands on 2.2 GW standalone BESS rollout in Spain The UK-based developer has found an investment partner for its gigawatt-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) pipeline in Spain. The projects would connect to select transmission substations across the country, subject to the forthcoming grid capacity auctions.
Marija Maisch
Mar 10, 2025

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