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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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India’s SECI launches 4.8 GWh renewables-plus-storage tender The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has issued a tender inviting bids for the development of 1.2 GW of renewable energy projects coupled with 4.8 GWh (1,200 MW x 4 hours) energy storage systems. The projects will be developed on a build-own-operate (BOO) basis.
Uma Gupta
Oct 06, 2025
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Borrego Solar installation
India launches 4.8 GWh renewables-plus-storage tender Developers can bid for generation facilities between 50 MW and 600 MW in scale and with a mandatory storage element that will guarantee delivery of 4 MWh of clean power for each megawatt of generation capacity installed, during four specific daily windows.
Uma Gupta
Oct 03, 2025
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Seven views on Italy’s first MACSE auction: Too soon to call it revolutionary? Opinions come together to review the news of the week around the 10 GWh MACSE auction being awarded, including the sharp reduction in CapEx, along with concerns that future auctions may attract less competition.
Sergio Matalucci
Oct 02, 2025
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Australia’s Transgrid to open 1 GW grid-forming battery tender The grid company has launched the largest ever tender for grid-forming batteries in the Australian states of New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory.
Ev Foley
Oct 02, 2025
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Italy’s first MACSE battery auction smashes expectations with 10 GWh awarded at record low prices The result of the auction are tariffs that came dramatically below the reserve premium which was set at €37,000 per MWh per year.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Oct 01, 2025
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EDF breaks ground on 1 GWh of South African batteries The 103 MW/412 MWh Nieuwehoop battery energy storage system (BESS) and two 77 MW/308 MWh sites, in Mookodi and Aggeneis, are due online before December next year.
Max Hall
Oct 01, 2025
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Day-ahead European electricity market switches to 15-minute intervals More accurate mapping of renewable energy generation is expected, which could bring advantages for solar sites involved in direct marketing. Customers with dynamic electricity tariffs or load management, as well as battery storage operators, are also likely to benefit.
Jochen Siemer
Oct 01, 2025
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Australian tender targets 500 MW of new firming capacity The New South Wales (NSW) government wants 500 MW of grid-firming and demand-response capacity to further boost power supply reliability as the state’s coal-fired generators close.
David Carroll
Oct 01, 2025
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Czechia introduces new licensing rules for energy storage An amendment to Czechia’s Energy Act has raised the threshold for mandatory electricity generation licences from 50 kW to 100 kW for solar installations generating power for direct consumption. The update also eases rules for energy storage, exempting systems from separate licensing if their capacity does not exceed 20% above that of the connected renewable energy source.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 30, 2025

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