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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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Japan’s battery buyers rank savings above disaster prep Battery storage is emerging as a financial tool for Japanese households rather than just a disaster-preparedness measure, according to a new survey of residential solar and storage prospects.
Brian Publicover
9 hours ago
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European PPA prices rise 2.3% in July, storage deals tally 3.1 GWh European PPA prices rose 2.3% in July, with gains in Great Britain and Italy offset by declines in the Nordics, Spain and Portugal. Contracting remained active, with 24 PPAs totaling 1.1 GW and nine battery storage agreements representing 865 MW.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
13 hours ago
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US FCC ban updates: Foreign inverters now include wired devices, adds 45X safe harbor for BESS Important updates and clarifications from the FCC that close potential loopholes and expand how manufacturers can avoid the ban.
Tristan Rayner, Ryan Kennedy
Aug 24, 2026
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European PPA prices rise 2.3% in July, Spain falls 3.9% The European PPA price index from Pexapark rose 2.3% in July to €45 ($52.55)/MWh, while Spain recorded a 3.9% decline. Greater energy market volatility and rising renewable penetration are increasing the importance of capture prices, risk management, and flexible contract structures.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Aug 24, 2026
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Ireland needs 92 GW of LDES to integrate renewable generation, reduce household energy costs Long duration energy storage capacity combined with better system flexibility and low-cost electrification uptake could reduce Irish home energy costs by 20% by 2035, according to Aurora Energy Research. Adding sufficient LDES would require government offtake floors, however.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Aug 24, 2026
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Austria’s Ministry of Economy announces energy storage offensive, shifting subsidy focus A draft to redesign Austria's renewable energy subsidies is expected in the coming weeks, with battery energy storage systems (BESS) set to take center stage. As the government outlines new measures to stimulate storage expansion, the federal association PV&B Austria is hoping for rapid implementation following the rhetoric.
Sandra Enkhardt
Aug 21, 2026
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Finland’s NSC EnergyOpti acquires majority stake in Automous The Finnish energy services company told ESS News the deal brings together the two companies’ capabilities across the energy optimization and trading value chain and forms part of longer-term plans to expand operational focus past Finland.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 21, 2026

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Acme Solar wins 550 MWh standalone BESS project in Andhra Pradesh, India Acme Solar Holdings has emerged as the winning bidder for 275 MW/550 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) across two projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Uma Gupta
Jun 27, 2025
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US energy storage market sees record growth in Q1 2025 The Wood Mackenzie/American Clean Power U.S. Energy Storage Monitor forecasts 15.2 GW/48.7 GWh of capacity will be added in 2025 across all sectors.
Anne Fischer
Jun 26, 2025
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‘The battery market is far from saturated’ Cornex Chairman Dai Deming discusses battery prices and R&D prospects in an exclusive interview with pv magazine. He says the company’s effective production capacity exceeded 110 GWh in the first quarter of 2025, ranking second in the lithium-ion battery industry.
Eckhart Gouras
Jun 26, 2025
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China Energy Engineering launches record 25 GWh storage tender as prices hit historic low China Energy Engineering Corporation’s landmark procurement signals a shift toward market-driven energy storage, with bids reflecting aggressive cost-cutting and rising industry consolidation.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 26, 2025
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Spain approves legislation to encourage energy storage and flexibility The Spanish government has approved legislation to strengthen its electricity system following the major power outage the country experienced in April.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jun 25, 2025
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Jinko ESS, Metlen forge 3 GWh BESS partnership targeting Chile and Europe China's Jinko ESS has signed a strategic framework agreement with Greek energy firm Metlen Group to jointly deploy more than 3 GWh of grid-scale energy storage systems across Chile and Europe.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 25, 2025
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Indian 1 GWh battery storage tender yields lowest tariffs to date NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN)’s tender for 1,000 MWh (500 MW x 2 hours) of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) with viability gap funding in Rajasthan has resulted in tariffs range from INR 2.16 lakh ($2.561)/MW/month to INR 2.19 lakh/MW/month.
Uma Gupta
Jun 25, 2025
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Invinity flow batteries selected for nine 400 MWh-plus UK storage bids Of 171 bids, nine included flow batteries from Invinity Energy Systems, each with a 400 MWh or more capacity.
Tristan Rayner
Jun 24, 2025
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India launches 1.2 GW solar, 3.6 GWh storage tender Bidding for the procurement round, held by government body the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), will close on August 20.
Uma Gupta
Jun 23, 2025

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