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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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Armenia permits construction of energy storage systems Amendments to Armenia's Energy Law permits the development of energy storage systems for the first time, subject to licensing. Systems smaller than 1 MW, or those above 1 MW designed for self-consumption, are exempt from licensing.
Patrick Jowett
3 hours ago
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BVES: German storage industry back on growth path After a significant decline in 2024, revenues for energy storage companies based in Germany grew substantially last year and are expected to rise further this year, according to market analysis from BVES. However, uncertainty within the industry continues to rise.
Sandra Enkhardt
7 hours ago
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CEEC’s 7 GWh battery storage cell procurement sees low end prices at $47/kWh China’s latest large-scale battery energy storage cell procurement has established new pricing benchmarks for both ≥314Ah and ≥500Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells.
Marija Maisch
May 12, 2026
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US transformer market faces severe supply constraints as lead times extend to four years Severe shortages of power transformers are stalling grid expansion as developers face skyrocketing prices and four year wait times for critical equipment.
Ryan Kennedy
May 12, 2026
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Mexico’s firm capacity deficit expected to support batteries until 2030 Aurora Energy Research analyst Marvin Gareiss told pv magazine Mexico in an interview that batteries will play a growing role in the Mexican power system, although he warned that storage development still depends on regulatory definitions regarding firm capacity, ancillary services, and remuneration mechanisms.
Luis Ini
May 12, 2026
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BloombergNEF confirms energy storage has reached the 100 GW era A record year, and an incredibly strong outlook for the energy storage sector.
Tristan Rayner
May 11, 2026
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Brazil’s battery capacity auction risks being delayed until 2027 The competition still lacks a policy framework and must take place five to six months after its publication. Brazil's storage association warns of a need for additional power starting in 2028, with a growing risk of a deficit. The battery LRCAP has been expected since 2024.
Lívia Neves
May 11, 2026

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North Macedonia issues first big battery licenses, as 60 MW landmark looms Battery licensing begins as 60 MW milestone nears, and 4 GW of storage proposals await review.
Tristan Rayner
Oct 14, 2025
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Spain developing 16 GW of battery storage by 2030, accounting for 29% of global pipeline: EY Spain ranks second worldwide, after the United States, in the development of battery energy storage systems (BESS), according to EY’s new Infrastructure Compass 2025 report.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Oct 14, 2025
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China imposes new export controls on lithium ion battery technology The Chinese government has introduced new export controls on key dual-use items, citing national security concerns. The move opened a new chapter in the ongoing trade confrontations with the US.
Marija Maisch
Oct 13, 2025
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The O&M challenge facing Italy’s MACSE auction low bidders Storage companies tell pv magazine Italia more capacity should be auctioned under the Mercato a termine degli stoccaggi (MACSE) program and emphasize the importance of reliable technology and contractors when it comes to the low operations and maintenance (O&M) costs needed to turn a profit from the battery sites.
Lara Morandotti
Oct 13, 2025
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Indian state launches 500 MWh battery storage tender The Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd (KSEBL) has launched a major battery energy storage initiative with a tender for 500 MWh (250 MW x 2 hours) of standalone BESS capacity. The tender is being managed by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN), which has been appointed as KSEBL’s authorised representative. The storage systems will be developed for on-demand usage.
Uma Gupta
Oct 13, 2025
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California adopts battery storage safety legislation following Moss Landing fire Senate Bill 283 requires battery storage developers to coordinate with local fire departments both before submitting their project applications and after installation is complete.
Marija Maisch
Oct 10, 2025
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France introduces new pricing signals to boost strategic use of energy storage Under TURPE 7, a new measure called the "annual injection-withdrawal component" introduces updated pricing for medium- and high-voltage electricity storage facilities, aiming to support greater integration of renewable energy sources.
Gwenaelle Deboutte
Oct 10, 2025
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South Australia prepares for first-ever long-duration storage auction Pursuing its 2027 target of 100% renewable electricity generation, South Australia has launched its first firming energy tender, inviting projects capable of continuous eight-hour dispatch to register. The tender aims to secure 700 MW of firm capacity by November 2031.
Ev Foley
Oct 10, 2025
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Battery energy storage system
Indian giga-scale battery tender sets sub-$2,000 monthly price Some 11 bidders, mostly battery energy storage system (BESS) new entrants, secured projects ranging in scale from 50 MW/100 MWh to 200 MW/400 MWh.
Uma Gupta
Oct 10, 2025

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