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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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Austria’s new grid tariffs draw criticism over battery storage charges Austria’s revised electricity grid tariff rules take effect from 2027, introducing incentives for flexible consumption but prompting renewable energy associations to warn that battery storage charges could undermine investment in new projects.
Petra Hannen
24 hours ago
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Eskom plans 1 GW/4 GWh battery storage in 6 GW renewables tender South Africa’s state-owned utility will include at least 1 GW/4 GWh of battery energy storage in a first-phase portfolio of up to 6 GW of renewable energy projects, with developers invited to qualify as co-development and co-investment partners under a five-year framework.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 13, 2026
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Italy’s battery storage market slows as utility-scale segment grows 197% Italy’s battery energy storage market is contracting overall, but commercial and industrial (C&I) installations are holding up while utility-scale capacity additions rebounded in the first half of 2026, according to Sparq’s Stefano Percoco.
Sergio Matalucci
Oct 13, 2026
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France’s CRE sets out parameters for first long-term capacity auction France’s energy regulator, CRE, has outlined the proposed parameters for the first long-term auction under the country’s new capacity mechanism, covering winter 2030–2031. With a target volume of 82 GW and price caps unchanged, the regulator is taking a cautious approach to ensuring security of supply while containing consumer costs.
Gwenaelle Deboutte
Oct 12, 2026
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NTPC tenders 3.3 GWh of battery storage in India NTPC Renewable Energy has started accepting bids for a 1 GW solar project in Andhra Pradesh, while NTPC Green Energy has tendered a 3.3 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Khavda in Gujarat.
Uma Gupta
Oct 12, 2026
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C&I storage the ‘sleeping giant waking up’, says WoodMac Global energy storage outlook will see a seven-fold growth by 2035 passing 7 TWh, with falling costs and policy support accelerating battery storage momentum in emerging and advancing markets
Anna Darmani
Oct 09, 2026
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European storage inventories on the rise In an interview with pv magazine, Ali Arfa, analyst at EUPD Research, said China’s dominance of the global battery supply chain is unlikely to change significantly over the next two years. He expects rising inventories to put pressure on residential and C&I storage prices in Europe, while utility-scale battery prices should remain broadly stable.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 09, 2026

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Greece can install 8.6 GW of batteries by 2030 Greece’s solar association, HELAPCO, says the country could install 8.6 GW of battery storage by 2030. Aurora Energy Research, a global consultancy with an office in Greece, offers a more conservative outlook, forecasting up to 5 GW by the end of the decade.
Ilias Tsagas
Sep 29, 2026
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Solar surpasses nuclear power globally for first time, partly thanks to batteries Solar and wind are increasingly outpacing nuclear power globally, with solar generation surpassing nuclear for the first time in 2025, according to WNISR 2026. The report highlights nuclear’s slow growth, lengthy construction timelines and limited small modular reactor deployment, contrasting them with rapid renewables and battery expansion.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 29, 2026
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India may commission 45-50 GWh of BESS in fiscal 2027, 2028 India could commission 45 GWh to 50 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity across fiscals 2027 and 2028, although up to 9 GWh of awarded capacity faces a high risk of delay, according to Crisil Ratings.
Uma Gupta
Sep 29, 2026
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Italy’s next MACSE: ARERA sets auction premium cap higher, up from €22,000 to €27,000/MWh The benchmark battery investment cost has risen from €125,000 to €150,500/MWh, with estimates revised upward to reflect lithium carbonate prices and the announced elimination of Chinese export tax exemptions. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) rises from 8.0% to 8.2%, based on data as of August 31, and fixed operating costs follow the investment cost.
Sergio Matalucci
Sep 28, 2026
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Ukraine adds between 1.6-1.9 GWh of energy storage in H1 2026 On track for 3.2 GWh for 2026.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 28, 2026
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Chinese province moves grid-side batteries into spot market China's Zhejiang province has set market rules for 40 grid-side storage projects totaling 2.54 GW/5.1 GWh, with full price-and-quantity bidding planned for 2027.
Brian Publicover
Sep 24, 2026
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Brazil power producers call for BESS framework and curtailment rules Brazil’s independent power producers are calling for a regulatory framework for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and the country’s first storage auction, alongside clearer rules for renewable energy curtailment.
Alessandra Neris
Sep 24, 2026
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Spain prepares to allocate up to 11 GW for renewable energy and storage Spain plans to allocate up to 11 GW of grid capacity to renewable energy and storage projects, with a dedicated tender for Guardo and Velilla attracting interest from pumped-hydro developers.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Sep 24, 2026
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Abu Dhabi targets 15 GW of energy storage by 2035 Abu Dhabi plans to deploy up to 15 GW of energy storage by 2035 alongside more than 35 GW of solar capacity, as the emirate expands renewable generation and reduces reliance on gas-fired flexibility.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 24, 2026

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