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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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Irish regulator plans to reduce grid fees for energy storage If the proposals by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities are implemented, all energy storage units would be charged solely under generator Transmission Use of System (TUoS) tariffs for the 2026/2027 tariff year, which begins on 1 October 2026.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Apr 30, 2026
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Australia’s market operator Q1 2026 report highlights 4.4 GW of grid storage coming online boosting renewables The battery boom in Australia at grid-scale and the residential sector is changing the face of the grid, with data showing the scale of the shifts across Australia's east.
Tristan Rayner, Ev Foley
Apr 30, 2026
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Solar and storage to drive 86 GW US capacity surge in 2026 New federal data shows solar and battery assets will comprise nearly 80% of all new utility-scale power additions planned for the US electric grid this year.
Ryan Kennedy
Apr 29, 2026
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Installed BESS capacity in Spain grew by 589% since 2025 blackout Some of the consequences of the blackout include a 589% increase in installed BESS capacity in Spain between April 2025 and April 2026, the introduction of renewable participation in voltage control, a greater role for gas in the generation mix, and continued progress on interconnections.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Apr 28, 2026
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Brazil can reach 7 GW in storage by 2035 Projections from the Energy Research Company (EPE), shared during the Absolar Storage Leaders event, depend on a stable legal framework and regulatory progress. Authorities and stakeholders in the electricity sector highlight the role of batteries in reducing costs, ensuring energy security, and expanding renewable energy.
Lívia Neves
Apr 27, 2026
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Europe: AccelerateEU ​​supports a 200 GW storage target, but omits financing mechanism The European Commission’s AccelerateEU energy crisis plan endorses a 200 GW battery storage target for 2030 but proposes no dedicated financing mechanism to reach it, according to SolarPower Europe (SPE), which is calling for a separate EU-wide auction funded by emissions trading revenues.
Brian Publicover
Apr 27, 2026
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Colombia launches long-term electricity auction, opens participation to battery energy storage systems The resolution establishes 15-year contracts with obligations starting in 2030, along with an additional procurement window in 2035 for one of the products, with implementation scheduled before July 31, 2026.
Luis Ini
Apr 24, 2026

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Call for applicants to Spain’s €700m large-scale energy storage program Standalone and renewables-plus-storage battery projects can apply for up to 85% co-financing, along with pumped hydro and thermal energy storage sites.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jun 02, 2025
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Kenya opens solar-plus-storage tender Kenya Electricity Generating Co. (KenGen) is searching for up to seven companies to assist with a 42.5 MW solar project with 3 MW/4.5 MWh of accompanying battery energy storage. The deadline for applications is July 29.
Patrick Jowett
May 28, 2025
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Germany’s Federal Court postpones verdict on battery grid charges The German Energy Storage Association (BVES) has criticized the postponement as it continues to create uncertainty for the industry. It remains unclear when a ruling will be made.
Sandra Enkhardt
May 28, 2025
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Indian state tenders solar site with 1.1 GWh battery The solar-plus-storage site, to be tendered by state owned Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (Kredl), will optimize grid electricity use at the Pavagada Solar Park and supply the network during peak demand periods.
Uma Gupta
May 28, 2025
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Australian lithium titanate battery maker launches global licensing model Manufacturers worldwide will be able to produce and rebrand Zenaji's Aeon and Eternity lithium titanate oxide (LTO) products by signing a licensing agreement.
Ev Foley
May 28, 2025
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Indian 1.2 GW renewables-plus-storage tender secures price of $0.06/kWh Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has awarded 420 MW of renewables-plus-storage capacity in its 1.2 GW round-the-clock (RTC) power tender. The winning developers will set up renewable energy projects backed with energy storage systems to supply RTC power.
Uma Gupta
May 28, 2025
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Italy outlines national energy-storage auction requirements The answers to six frequently-asked questions (FAQs) related to September's planned 'Macse' (mercato a termine degli stoccaggi) energy storage auction have been published by the national grid operator.
Massimiliano Tripodo
May 27, 2025
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EU preps first energy-transition manufacturing site auctions At least 30% of clean energy manufacturing sites awarded under auction in EU member states will have to meet sustainability requirements in areas such as responsible business conduct and cybersecurity.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
May 27, 2025
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Australian state ends interest-free home battery program The state of Victoria is no longer accepting applications for interest-free home battery loans and said the scheme will eventually have financed more than 5,800 systems.
David Carroll
May 27, 2025

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