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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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Regulatory hurdles persist in Norway’s battery market A growing project pipeline and regulatory reviews suggest Norway’s battery market could be reaching a turning point but tariff barriers and limited revenue opportunities currently hold back deployments.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 03, 2026
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Chinese inverter and BESS makers stress compliance as US restrictions widen Chinese suppliers are emphasizing compliance, limited U.S. exposure and geographic diversification as Washington broadens restrictions on power equipment.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 03, 2026
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Denmark registers 191 MW of battery capacity in 12 months While large-scale battery projects account for the majority of installed capacity, private households and businesses are driving broader market growth.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 02, 2026
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EU approves German capacity mechanism The European Commission has approved Germany’s capacity mechanism, clearing the way for up to €35.2 billion in state support for generation, storage and demand-side flexibility. The scheme will use competitive auctions and require new gas-fired power plants to be hydrogen-ready, with climate-neutral operation required by 2045.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 02, 2026
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German grid operators double battery storage assumptions to 2040 Germany's transmission system operators have doubled their projections for large-scale battery storage by 2040, while slightly reducing their assumptions for residential storage.
Sandra Enkhardt
Sep 02, 2026
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US adds record 20.2 GWh of energy storage capacity in Q2 The United States added a record 20.2 GWh of energy storage capacity in the second quarter, with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence raising their forecast for cumulative capacity to 683 GWh by 2030.
Ben Zientara
Sep 01, 2026
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China restores 2% lithium-ion battery tax after 11-year exemption Lithium-ion batteries face a 2% excise tax from Sept. 1, rising to 4% in September 2027.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 01, 2026

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In Brazil, batteries will now be subject to up to a 20% import tax Following a decision by the Brazilian government, the three primary import classifications for batteries and energy storage systems will see their import tax rates rise to 20%. This move, aimed at capital and informatics goods, replaces the previous rates that ranged between 16% and 18%.
Lívia Neves
Feb 09, 2026
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Qcells, LG Energy Solution Vertech ink 5 GWh US battery storage deal The agreement secures American-made LFP battery supply for Qcells’ utility-scale projects from 2028 to 2030, reinforcing a shared commitment to domestic manufacturing.
Ben Zientara
Feb 06, 2026
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ERCOT BESS interconnection applications drop 50% in H2 2025 as faults in the boom emerge New data out of Modo Energy suggests only about 85% of large batteries with signed interconnection agreements are likely to be built, as queue timelines stretch beyond four years.
Phoebe Skok
Feb 06, 2026
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SECI concludes 1.2 GW/4.8 GWh renewables-plus-storage tender at $0.07/kWh The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has concluded its tender for the development of 1.2 GW of renewable energy projects coupled with energy storage systems (ESS), designed to provide 4.8 GWh of assured peak power supply daily (1,200 MW for four hours). The lowest discovered tariff under the auction was INR 6.27/kWh ($0.07/kWh).
Uma Gupta
Feb 06, 2026
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German TSOs introduce maturity-based procedure for grid-scale battery storage connections The new procedure replaces the previously applicable first-come, first-served principle for grid connections of large plants with a capacity of 100 MW or more. The initial information and application phase is scheduled to begin on April 1. Any pending grid connection requests will be transferred to the new procedure.
Sandra Enkhardt
Feb 06, 2026
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China sets “capacity price” floor for grid-scale storage, tying payments to coal benchmarks Beijing’s new rule lets standalone storage earn fixed-cost payments for availability, not energy delivered.
Vincent Shaw
Feb 05, 2026
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NSW hands out 12 GWh in long-duration storage contracts to six major lithium-ion battery project The New South Wales Roadmap Tender Round 6 for long duration storage has awarded contracts to six new battery energy storage projects representing 1.17 GW/12 GWh of capacity, bumping the state’s storage under contract to 30 GWh.
Ev Foley
Feb 05, 2026
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Global BESS fleet tops 250 GW, overtaking pumped hydro for first time Rystad Energy expects BESS additions to surpass 130 GW/350 GWh in 2026, with China, the US, the UK, Australia, and Germany remaining the leading markets.
Marija Maisch
Feb 04, 2026
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Cornex secures 11.5 GWh of orders from Saudi Arabia, Egypt The Chinese manufacturer will supply 5.5 GWh of energy storage products to Saudi Arabia and another 6 GWh to Egypt, as it works to expand its global footprint.
Marija Maisch
Feb 04, 2026

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