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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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New platform feature brings tariff and FEOC risk modeling into BESS procurement Updated offerings from Anza hope to compress energy storage development timelines amid tariff volatility and policy risk.
Phoebe Skok
Mar 04, 2026
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Argentina launches tender for 700 MW of battery storage outside Greater Buenos Aires Argentina's Energy Secretariat has launched a national and international tender process to incorporate battery energy storage system (BESS) plants at critical nodes across the country, with an estimated investment of $700 million. The initiative will be administered by the Compañía Administradora del Mercado Mayorista Eléctrico (CAMMESA), which manages the country's wholesale electricity market.
Luis Ini
Mar 03, 2026
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US energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025 A new quarterly report from SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence highlights a 30% year-over-year growth in the US battery market, even as the industry braces for supply chain restructuring and a shift in the political landscape.
Ryan Kennedy
Mar 02, 2026
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Philippines mandates energy storage for renewables plants over 10 MW Department of Energy (DOE) order sets out new rules for mandatory energy storage, including a minimum capacity of at least 20% of the generating plant’s installed capacity. DOE also calls for energy storage systems (ESS) installations to have grid supporting capabilities, such as grid-forming inverters to help stabilize voltage and frequency.
Matthew Lynas
Feb 27, 2026
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Germany’s grid-fee reform threatens energy storage investment Energy storage systems are indispensable for the German energy system. They increase security of supply, reduce energy costs, and support efficient grid operation. However, investment security is at risk. The AgNes grid fee reform and the elimination of the exemption from grid fees for storage systems are causing investors to hesitate and projects to stall.
Julian Jansen
Feb 26, 2026
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Wooderson hybrid 3.6 GWh DC-coupled storage project gets go ahead in Australia The Wooderson project combines 450 MW of solar PV and 3.6 GWh of battery energy storage (BESS) with an eight hour capacity on a DC-coupled setup. It is one of a series of similar large-scale projects undergoing environmental assessment in Australia at the moment.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Feb 25, 2026
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Italy’s new energy provisions could boost gas use, undermine renewables and storage competitiveness Italy’s new energy decree aims to cut consumer electricity bills, but industry experts warn it could slash solar revenues by over 30%, slow the PPA and battery storage markets, and increase gas-fired generation. The measure also raises regulatory and state aid concerns, potentially making the Italian electricity market riskier for investors.
Sergio Matalucci
Feb 25, 2026

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Spotlight on New Zealand: Battery storage capacity expands as hydro faces climate challenges While hydro still rules, New Zealand is starting to take battery storage seriously, especially on the North Island.
Tristan Rayner
Aug 08, 2025
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Lyten steps up again to buy Northvolt’s $5 billion battery empire in Sweden and Germany After a series of acquisitions, US startup Lyten has furthered its Northvolt acquisitions, buying the failed company's Swedish and German assets, marking a major shift in Europe’s battery landscape.
Tristan Rayner
Aug 08, 2025
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Tesla remains top global battery energy storage system integrator The gap is closing in the “incredibly intense” competitive landscape, said Wood Mackenzie.
Ryan Kennedy
Aug 08, 2025
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Why this storage investor is choosing execution risk over technology risk Investments are shifting focus to late-venture and early-growth storage bets that scale proven business models rather than novel chemistries or technologies.
Phoebe Skok
Aug 07, 2025
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Spotlight on Brazil: A market ready for takeoff We continue our summer Spotlight Series with Brazil, with the sector having the potential to attract up USD $8.46 billion in investments.
Lívia Neves
Aug 06, 2025
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Merchant battery storage operations in India became profitable for the first time in 2024: Ember New battery projects commissioned in 2025 could deliver internal rates of return (IRR) of 17% by operating in power exchanges, owing to falling upfront costs and rising revenue potential, says the Ember report.
Uma Gupta
Aug 05, 2025
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Storage growth spreads as California and Texas lose market share U.S. energy storage hit new highs in Q1 2025, but developers are navigating tariffs, price spikes, and One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) uncertainty heading into the second half.
Phoebe Skok
Aug 05, 2025
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Spotlight on Ireland: Waiting for market maturity We continue our Spotlight Series with a focus on Ireland, where battery storage to support high levels of wind generation was once flourishing, but the route to market is now newly challenging.
Tristan Rayner
Aug 04, 2025
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India set to add 30 GW of storage by 2027, outpacing demand forecast India is projected to add 30 GW of new energy storage capacity by June 2027 through standalone and firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects, according to a recent report by SBI Capital Markets (SBICAPS). This could potentially push total capacity to 36 GW against 24 GW of estimated demand.
Uma Gupta
Aug 04, 2025

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