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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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Brazil falls short of its battery storage potential, expected to reach 1 GW in 2026 The Brazilian Association of Energy Storage Solutions gathered executives to debate applications that could solve systemic challenges facing the Brazilian electricity sector. The issue, they argue, goes beyond a "BESS vs. thermal or renewables vs. energy security" debate, but involves finding the best combination of security, price, 'renewability', and flexibility.
Lívia Neves
May 22, 2026
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US deploys quarterly record 10 GWh of energy storage amid energy security push A new report from SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence highlights a 32% year-over-year surge in the battery market, driving an upward revision to the nation’s five-year deployment pipeline despite mounting regulatory gridlock.
Ryan Kennedy
May 22, 2026
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IRENA proposes global electrification target of 35% by 2035: Storage targets of 2.5 TW in 2035, 6.9TW by 2050 New report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says renewables will be key to meeting rising global demand for electricity but with up to 2.5 TW of solar, storage and wind projects already in connection queues worldwide, increased investment in grid infrastructure will be pivotal.
Patrick Jowett
May 21, 2026
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Brazil increases import tax on batteries at local manufacturer’s request The measure raises the import tariff from 18% to 25% for 48V LFP batteries intended for stationary applications in telecommunications and photovoltaic systems of up to 4.8 kW until May 2027, following a request from the domestic industry via LETEC. For other batteries classified as lithium-ion electric accumulators, the reduced rate of 18% remains.
Lívia Neves
May 21, 2026
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Australia opens Tenders 8 and 9 for 2.5 GW of solar and wind alongside 12.5 GWh of storage The state of New South Wales in Australia is rolling out two of the biggest renewable energy tenders in the state’s history, seeking 2.5 GW of new generation capacity in addition to 12.5 GWh of long-duration energy storage.
David Carroll
May 20, 2026
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India awards 10.4 GW of standalone BESS capacity in 2025, but tariff viability remains a concern India allocated a total of 10.4 GW of standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in 2025, with 2-hour, 2-cycle systems accounting for the majority of this allocation. Tariffs fell sharply during the year, however.
Uma Gupta
May 19, 2026
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Australia installs 400,000 home batteries in 10 months for 11.2 GWh Australia is in the grip of a consumer-led energy storage boom with new figures showing more than 400,000 batteries representing 11.2 GWh of storage capacity have been installed nationwide in the past 10 months.
David Carroll
May 19, 2026

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ZE Energy buys 100 MW Italian, MACSE-backed battery A law firm which advised on the transaction tells pv magazine Italia the deal was worth €10 million ($11.6 million) to €20 million and was concluded regardless of the results of the Mercato a termine degli stoccaggi (MACSE) auction.
Sergio Matalucci
Oct 24, 2025
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Rule change approved to reduce UK battery skipping Ofgem signs off on grid code change for batteries trading in Great Britain’s Balancing Mechanism market. The modification proposed by National Energy System Operator (NESO) introduced new parameters for battery energy storage systems (BESS) expected to result in more efficient dispatch.
Matthew Lynas
Oct 23, 2025
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“Soon every PV system will require batteries” Valerio Covicchio, country manager for WHES, says Italy is unlikely to be dogged by the widespread occurrence of negative electricity price hours which have happened in other European nations.
Sergio Matalucci
Oct 22, 2025
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Energy storage could cut Brazil’s electricity system costs 16% in 2029 Storage is essential to expand renewables penetration and ensure grid flexibility, according to a study by consultants PSR. Regulatory and tax barriers still limit the sector, however, and new revenue sources are needed to make projects viable.
Lívia Neves
Oct 22, 2025
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Australia backs big batteries amid coal exit Utility-scale batteries are meeting the challenge of guaranteeing network reliability during the clean energy transition with Australia having surpassed the United Kingdom to become the third-largest market for large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), behind China and the United States.
Ev Foley
Oct 21, 2025
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Ireland’s long-duration storage path is set: Four hours, high-efficiency, and 201 MW by 2030 EirGrid, the transmission system operator (TSO) for the Republic of Ireland, has launched a consultation outlining how it will procure its first long-duration energy storage (LDES) capacity.
Tristan Rayner
Oct 20, 2025
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Engie India: ‘Every future project to be designed with storage integration’ With storage becoming increasingly prominent in India, Engie's Shantanu Upasani has called for standardization of state regulations and faster permitting.
Uma Gupta
Oct 20, 2025
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MACSE could cost ‘nothing’, creating competition between BESS and pumped storage while sidelining hydrogen Italy’s first MACSE auction has delivered a global signal: battery storage is now competitive. As Mauro Moroni writes in an editorial, the results may not only ignite healthy competition with pumped hydro but also redefine the role of hydrogen in the flexibility ecosystem.
Mauro Moroni
Oct 17, 2025
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An overview of important new Spanish regulations for grid access that boost battery competitiveness Spain’s Official State Gazette (BOE) today publishes the Royal Decree amending RD 413/2014, which updates the order of grid-access priority for electricity to boost the penetration of storage and flexible technologies.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Oct 17, 2025

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