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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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Chint Solar Europe sells 56 MW/180 MWh German BESS portfolio to Second Foundation
Chint Solar Europe has agreed to sell five standalone battery energy storage projects in eastern Germany, which it will deliver turnkey under a forward COD structure the company describes as relatively uncommon in the market.
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Slovenia unveils battery storage rebate scheme
Companies that connected battery energy storage systems to the grid in Slovenia between January and July this year will be able to apply for a non-repayable grant covering up to 45% of eligible investment costs, capped at €225 ($259.33)/kWh, through a €10 million rebate scheme opening for applications in August.
Eco Stor battery project to use Amperecloud monitoring platform
The battery storage facility in Schuby, developed by Eco Stor, is one of the largest projects of its kind in Germany and is scheduled to go online in fall 2026. It will be equipped with Amperecloud’s monitoring solution, which is designed to prevent downtime and monitor parameters relevant to performance guarantees.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Batteries make strong contribution in Belgium’s latest capacity market auctions
As in last year’s auctions, battery storage accounted for nearly all of the new-build capacity selected in the three 2025 capacity market auctions. Across all procurements to date, 1.6 GW of new-build battery capacity has been awarded capacity payments by the winter of 2029-2030.
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Stable, not volatile: How battery storage shapes electricity prices
The energy transition is facing a new challenge: rather than being determined by the total amount of energy generated, supply security is now dependent on its flexibility. The availability of electricity increasingly depends on when and where it is fed into or extracted from the grid, rather than on its overall production alone, writes Philipp Merk, founder and managing director of Kyon Energy.
LatAm and the Caribbean will need more than 46 GW of energy storage by 2035
The White Paper on Energy Storage in Latin America and the Caribbean published by the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) identifies 2.5 GW of installed capacity and an additional 6.5 GW under development. The report emphasizes the need to accelerate investments and establish specific regulatory frameworks to integrate battery storage, green hydrogen, and thermal energy systems.
Mexico emerges as benchmark for energy storage development in LatAm
The White Paper on Energy Storage in Latin America and the Caribbean, published by the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), highlights Mexico’s introduction of a groundbreaking regulation in the region. The new rule requires solar and wind power plants to include battery systems with a capacity equivalent to 30% of their installed power, aiming to add 574 MW of storage by 2028.
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