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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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Battery boost needed to solve India’s energy gridlock India has made significant strides toward its goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel generation capacity by 2030. However, this progress could be undermined if more focus is not placed on the integration of renewables. Rystad Energy analyst Uttamarani Pati examines India’s progress on storage and transmission upgrades.
Uttamarani Pati
Nov 07, 2025
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Illinois to save consumers $12 billion over 20 years with battery storage Illinois is set to issue procurements for 3 GW of battery storage, under a bill expected to be signed by Governor JB Pritzker. Transmission improvements to speed renewable deployment are also in the works.
William Driscoll
Nov 07, 2025
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Legal reform brings positivity and concerns for battery storage in Brazil The inclusion of storage in Brazil's renewable energy tax reductions on renewable energy projects, as well as the legal provision for storage's participation in auction are positive signs for the attraction of investments to Brazilian BESS. However, the industry has concerns around the allocation of costs in capacity reserve auctions.
Livia Neves
Nov 06, 2025
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Spanish government approves new decree to boost energy storage The new regulation, which integrates several measures from the so-called "Anti-Blackout Decree," aims to promote energy storage, modernize infrastructure, and accelerate the electrification of the economy, while enhancing supervision, control, and transparency.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Nov 05, 2025
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Illinois responds to OBBBA with 3 GW of energy storage, VPPs, and more The state is moving an energy bill through the legislature, that would – among other things – institute a 3 GW energy storage goal, create virtual power plant (VPP) and time of use plans, enact permitting reform, and more while concurrently reopening the solar program allowing it to more than double the year’s capacity goals.
John Fitzgerald Weaver
Nov 05, 2025
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Key takeaways from All Energy Australia 2025 The strong interest in battery storage was evident on the trade show floor, riding the wave of a rapid surge in residential BESS adoption. Moreover, despite the ongoing challenge of solar price cannibalization, Australia’s PV market appears poised for a period of accelerated growth.
Jonathan Gifford
Nov 04, 2025
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Sunotec, Shell seal cross-border hedge for 600+ MWh battery storage In a double announcement, Bulgarian energy storage and solar developer Sunotec confirmed two major milestones: the signing of a cross-border spread hedge agreement with Shell, linked to more than 600 MWh of battery energy storage projects, and the official signing of a 2.4 GWh battery storage supply agreement with Sungrow.
Marija Maisch
Nov 04, 2025

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South Africa signs off on 612 MWh Red Sands battery Described as Africa's biggest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) to reach commercial close, the Northern Cape project was constructed by the development finance bodies of the United Kingdom and Norwegian governments.
Max Hall
Jun 30, 2025
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Brazilian energy storage hampered by technical challenges and lack of regulation While Brazil wastes billions of real on curtailment, the electricity sector is demanding urgent action on an energy storage capacity reserve auction which is now not expected until 2026. 'What is missing is the courage to unlock the market,' said Greener CEO Marcio Takata.
Alessandra Neris
Jun 30, 2025
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US solar installers learn to be nimble in selling batteries States whose net billing programs offer payments lower than the retail electricity rate are those in which batteries are most popular.
David Kuchta
Jun 30, 2025
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Why Europe needs a battery industry Europe may be pushing ahead with the integration of energy storage into grids but it has struggled to compete on battery manufacturing. Gerard Reid, of Alexa Capital, outlines the steps that European industry and policymakers must take to establish a domestic battery supply chain.
Gerard Reid
Jun 27, 2025
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Acme Solar wins 550 MWh standalone BESS project in Andhra Pradesh, India Acme Solar Holdings has emerged as the winning bidder for 275 MW/550 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) across two projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Uma Gupta
Jun 27, 2025
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US energy storage market sees record growth in Q1 2025 The Wood Mackenzie/American Clean Power U.S. Energy Storage Monitor forecasts 15.2 GW/48.7 GWh of capacity will be added in 2025 across all sectors.
Anne Fischer
Jun 26, 2025
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‘The battery market is far from saturated’ Cornex Chairman Dai Deming discusses battery prices and R&D prospects in an exclusive interview with pv magazine. He says the company’s effective production capacity exceeded 110 GWh in the first quarter of 2025, ranking second in the lithium-ion battery industry.
Eckhart Gouras
Jun 26, 2025
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China Energy Engineering launches record 25 GWh storage tender as prices hit historic low China Energy Engineering Corporation’s landmark procurement signals a shift toward market-driven energy storage, with bids reflecting aggressive cost-cutting and rising industry consolidation.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 26, 2025
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Spain approves legislation to encourage energy storage and flexibility The Spanish government has approved legislation to strengthen its electricity system following the major power outage the country experienced in April.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jun 25, 2025

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