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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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Global BESS demand jumps 51% in 2025 as installations top 300 GWh Iola Hughes, Head of Research at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, tells ESS News that 2026 is set to be another strong year for BESS, with forecast additions exceeding 450 GWh and no material supply constraints in sight. Meanwhile, the initial impact of rising lithium prices is already visible at the cell level, but the full effect has yet to ripple through to system pricing.
Marija Maisch
3 hours ago
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China’s top regulators summon battery giants, warn against “below-cost” price wars and disorderly capacity build-out Four agencies told 16 leading firms to rein in irrational competition as China tightens oversight of power and storage batteries.
Vincent Shaw
23 hours ago
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Regulatory changes boost energy storage in three major regions in Spain Legislation changes in three Spanish regions aims to streamline permitting for both co-located and stand-alone battery storage projects, reducing paperwork and hurdles.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jan 19, 2026
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Polish solar industry warns draft grid connection legislation could hurt storage and renewables buildout Polish Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Association (PSFiME) says proposed changes to Poland’s energy law would impose high upfront costs on developers, raising market entry barriers and unfairly favouring large, well-capitalized players.
Tristan Rayner
Jan 19, 2026
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India tenders 2.45 GW solar projects with 6.4 GWh battery storage Rajasthan Solar Park Development Co. Ltd (RSDCL) has launched a tender inviting proposals to set up 2,450 MW of state transmission utility (STU)-connected solar PV power projects with 1,600 MW/6,400 MWh battery energy storage systems at the Pugal Solar Park in Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The projects will be developed on a build-own-operate (BOO) basis.
Uma Gupta
Jan 16, 2026
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Brazil eyes gigawatt-scale energy storage growth in 2026 The Brazilian Association of Energy Storage Solutions (ABSAE) predicts that installations in Brazil’s commercial and industrial (C&I) segment should exceed 2 GWh in 2026. In addition, the group expects procurements of approximately 8 GWh in the auction scheduled for April, which will procure projects for delivery from 2028.
Livia Neves
Jan 15, 2026
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Investing in BESS in Europe: From market hurdles to C&I opportunities Energy services group Elevion, a subsidiary of Czech utility ČEZ, has several hundred million euros available for investment, with a significant share potentially earmarked for battery energy storage projects across Europe. Yet identifying the right opportunities remains anything but straightforward. ESS News spoke with Elevion CEO Jaroslav Macek to learn more.
Marija Maisch
Jan 13, 2026

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India, Sri Lanka offer battery tenders: Standalone 500 MWh in Odisha, 20 MWh hybrid solar plant in Six grid-connected standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects for India, and a new hybrid plant for Sri Lanka are invited tenders
Tristan Rayner, Uma Gupta
Dec 22, 2025
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UK parliament approves long duration storage cap and floor scheme Royal Assent for Planning and Infrastructure Act commits government to long duration energy storage (LDES) cap-and-floor scheme, alongside other measures aimed at easing connections queue and accelerating grid upgrades.
Matthew Lynas
Dec 22, 2025
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Energy storage in 2025: Year in review In another record-breaking year for energy storage installations, the sector has firmly cemented its position in the global electricity market and reached new heights. From price swings and relentless technological advancements to shifting policy headwinds and tailwinds, 2025 proved to be anything but uneventful.
Marija Maisch
Dec 19, 2025
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US battery market faces a make-or-break year in 2026  The industry faces rising demand, tighter economics and higher expectations for performance and reliability.
Phoebe Skok
Dec 19, 2025
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Poland allocates subsidies to 14.5 GWh of energy storage projects The PLN 4.15 billion ($1.15 billion) subsidy program will support 172 large-scale energy storage projects, all scheduled for completion by the end of 2028.
Marija Maisch
Dec 19, 2025
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‘The real cost of a battery storage goes far beyond $/kWh’ During a pv magazine Week Europe 2025 webinar, storage specialists gave their thoughts on what to consider when purchasing battery energy storage systems in Europe, with pricing, supplier options and product reliability all on the agenda.
Patrick Jowett
Dec 17, 2025
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Renalfa BESS in Bulgaria
Bulgarian tender awards more than 4 GWh of energy storage capacity across 31 projects Bulgaria's second standalone energy storage procurement exercise of 2025, worth close to BGN 229 million, received a lot of interest and there are 30 project proposals included in a reserve list, the government said.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Dec 17, 2025
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AlphaESS to supply major standalone battery storage projects in Czech Republic Recent regulatory changes in Czechia have paved the way for significant growth in utility-scale BESS deployment, with AlphaESS now delivering 320 MWh of capacity to this expansion.
Marija Maisch
Dec 17, 2025
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US energy storage installations surpass full-year 2024 levels by Q3 2025 Over 5.3 GW of energy storage was deployed in Q3 2025, said a report from Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association.
Ryan Kennedy
Dec 17, 2025

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