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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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Ganfeng completes $180 million investment in Lithium Argentina Ganfeng Lithium’s $180 million investment in Lithium Argentina will help repay $259 million in debt and fund expansions at two lithium projects in Argentina.
Luis Ini
2 hours ago
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Brazil approves regulatory sandbox for energy storage in Amazon Brazil’s energy regulator says it will test decentralized generation, storage and distribution models in isolated communities, with a focus on expanding electricity access and reducing fossil fuel use.
Lívia Neves
3 hours ago
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Storage-plus-renewables could save Indian state $1 billion over new coal, says think tank A new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) finds that the Indian state of Rajasthan could save up to $1.02 billion in 2030 power procurement costs by pairing renewables with battery storage instead of contracting new coal capacity.
CEEW
19 hours ago
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Romania finalizes rules for national battery storage subsidy program The Romanian government has published the final financing guide for its first dedicated national battery-storage program for prosumers, offering grants of up to 75% of project costs.
Brian Publicover
22 hours ago
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Engie and Return extend flexibility agreement for storage in Germany to 400 MW The contracts are not concluded for individual battery storage sites, but rather for various facilities that are bundled in a Virtual Flexibility Portfolio. Engie and Return concluded the first agreement of this kind in February.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 14, 2026
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India adds 8.2 GWh of new BESS capacity in H1 2026 New analysis reveals India added 8.2 GWh of battery energy storage in H1 2026, overwhelming last year's figures and signaling a major shift in the subcontinent's storage sector.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 14, 2026
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Australian state needs 125 GWh of energy storage by 2035, says report Just 11% of the storage capacity Western Australia needs by 2035 is currently under construction, a new report finds, with transmission bottlenecks threatening billions in clean-industry investment across the state's two largest industrial hubs.
Ev Foley
Sep 11, 2026

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Chinese inverter and BESS makers stress compliance as US restrictions widen Chinese suppliers are emphasizing compliance, limited U.S. exposure and geographic diversification as Washington broadens restrictions on power equipment.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 03, 2026
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Denmark registers 191 MW of battery capacity in 12 months While large-scale battery projects account for the majority of installed capacity, private households and businesses are driving broader market growth.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 02, 2026
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EU approves German capacity mechanism The European Commission has approved Germany’s capacity mechanism, clearing the way for up to €35.2 billion in state support for generation, storage and demand-side flexibility. The scheme will use competitive auctions and require new gas-fired power plants to be hydrogen-ready, with climate-neutral operation required by 2045.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 02, 2026
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German grid operators double battery storage assumptions to 2040 Germany's transmission system operators have doubled their projections for large-scale battery storage by 2040, while slightly reducing their assumptions for residential storage.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 02, 2026
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US adds record 20.2 GWh of energy storage capacity in Q2 The United States added a record 20.2 GWh of energy storage capacity in the second quarter, with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence raising their forecast for cumulative capacity to 683 GWh by 2030.
Ben Zientara
Sep 01, 2026
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China restores 2% lithium-ion battery tax after 11-year exemption Lithium-ion batteries face a 2% excise tax from Sept. 1, rising to 4% in September 2027.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 01, 2026
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Portugal opens consultation on strategy targeting 6.9 GW storage by 2030 Portugal’s proposed national storage strategy aims to accelerate deployment through new revenue opportunities, regulatory reforms, faster grid connections and technology development.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Aug 31, 2026
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Battery installations hit record as Australia’s clean energy shift accelerates Australia recorded its strongest three-month stretch for small-scale battery installations in the second quarter of 2026, with more than 111,000 systems approved and 3.6 GWh installed, while 4.2 GWh of large-scale battery capacity reached final investment decision or commenced operations.
David Carroll
Aug 31, 2026
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Jinko ESS partners with UCB Power to localize BESS production in Brazil Jinko ESS will assemble battery energy storage systems (BESS) with UCB Power in Brazil, targeting both local-content and imported equipment lots in the country’s December capacity reserve auction.
Lívia Neves
Aug 31, 2026

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