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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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Flexible interconnection an option to free up Californian grid for more storage, solar The state has given developers the option of limiting grid electricity feed-in from their projects at specified times, to ease network congestion. Now, just the hardware required to flexibly control output is needed…
William Driscoll
Sep 30, 2025
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Australia registers its first eight-hour duration battery The nation’s energy transition has reached a new milestone with an eight-hour-duration battery energy storage system (BESS) now eligible to begin commissioning and testing ahead of commercial operation.
David Carroll
Sep 30, 2025
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Storage is the winner in the post-OBBBA energy space, report says A new report highlights tariff volatility and foreign entity of concern (FEOC) restrictions as key risks for storage, even as batteries emerge relatively unscathed from the American budget bill.
Phoebe Skok
Sep 29, 2025
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How lithium-ion batteries are reshaping the energy landscape With renewable energy now making up nearly half of our installed power capacity, energy storage is the key to making clean energy truly dependable. On a national level, large-scale energy storage projects will be vital for balancing the grid and ensuring a steady flow of power, even when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining.
Chirag Chawla
Sep 29, 2025
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Eastern Europe: First hybrid PPA, 2 GWh battery supply deal The region saw two major announcements in the past week: one concerning what is described as the first hybrid power purchase agreement (PPA) to include green electricity supply from a newly built solar power plant with a battery energy storage system (BESS), and another involving a substantial supply deal between China’s Hithium and Sofia-headquartered Solarpro Holding.
Marija Maisch
Sep 29, 2025
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US grid-scale storage leaps 63%, residential 132% A report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie indicates the utility-scale energy storage sector added 4.9 GW in the April-to-June quarter, representing 63% year-on-year growth, while residential storage increased by 608 MW.
Ryan Kennedy
Sep 29, 2025
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Three Chinese firms secure GWh-scale energy storage deals across Europe, Africa In just one week, Chinese energy storage companies have signed 9.5 GWh worth of supply agreements across Africa and Europe, reflecting surging global demand.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 26, 2025
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Georgia Power tenders 500 MW of energy storage Projects must be able to discharge for at least two hours and may be standalone or paired with a renewable energy resource.
Rachel Metea
Sep 26, 2025
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Eni Storage JV launches permitting for LFP battery factory in Italy The Seri Industrial business unit and Eni aim to capture more than 10% of the European stationary battery market by creating an integrated manufacturing hub between Brindisi and Teverola.
Sergio Matalucci
Sep 25, 2025

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