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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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Virginia governor vetoes more energy storage despite data centers roaring for more power Virginia has the largest data center market in the world but imports more energy than any other state. A bill to increase energy storage buildout was unanimously passed by the Senate, but then vetoed by the governor.
Rachel Metea
May 19, 2025
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Will MACSE auction put Italy at the front of battery deployment? Attendees at the NetZero Milan summit last week heard an anticipated flood of subsidized utility-scale batteries will help meet all the nation's grid needs.
Sergio Matalucci
May 19, 2025
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Containers with batteries on fire
A safer energy future depends on smarter storage: Why we need a holistic approach to battery energy storage system fire safety Trade body the European Association for the Storage of Energy (EASE) has drafted guidance on battery energy storage system (BESS) safety to help deepen public trust and ensure first responders have the best protection during battery-related incidents.
Carolina Cruz
May 16, 2025
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Poland roundup: Statkraft 700 MW BESS portfolio, LGES battery manufacturing, grid-scale battery financing In one of Europe's most dynamic battery storage markets, both established players and newcomers are actively working to expand their footprint.
Marija Maisch
May 16, 2025
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Italy’s Terna consults on what should guide grid-scale battery rollout The national grid company has asked whether priority should be given to the grid-strengthening services offered by batteries or whether the focus should be on how quickly they can deliver clean energy goals with a minimum of new renewables generation capacity.
Sergio Matalucci
May 16, 2025
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India’s Waaree to invest $200m into US batteries Waaree is betting on the US renewables market with fresh battery investment commitments on top of plans to double its solar module production capacity in Texas.
Uma Gupta
May 16, 2025
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Is Texas’ battery landscape really saturated?   Developers are adjusting strategies as energy arbitrage replaces ancillary services as the main revenue source in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). 
Phoebe Skok
May 15, 2025
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Demand for home solar energy storage rising in Switzerland Trade body Swissolar has called for a national energy storage strategy to support the rising popularity of home solar-plus-battery systems in the country.
Sandra Enkhardt
May 15, 2025
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Engie’s 400 MWh Belgian battery taking shape The French company was awarded the site under Belgium's Capacity Remuneration Mechanism (CRM). It will be delivered by Italian developer NHOA Energy.
Max Hall
May 15, 2025

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