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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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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’s storage auction bids falling short of project economics, Mercom reports Only around 50% of standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects auctioned between July and November 2025 demonstrate positive project economics under modeled assumptions, according to Mercom India Research’s newly released report.
Uma Gupta
Jan 13, 2026
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Chile approves 1 GWh battery as another 5 GWh project seeks approval Chile continues to scale up its battery energy storage capacity as developers advance increasingly large projects toward grid interconnection.
Luis Ini, Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jan 13, 2026
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Trina Storage secures 1.2 GWh of battery storage contracts in Chile and Argentina The Chinese battery storage manufacturer announced agreements with T-Power (Toesca) and YPF Luz, further expanding its multi-GWh portfolio in Latin America.
Luis Ini
Jan 12, 2026
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SECI concludes 1.2 GW solar plus 3,600 MWh storage tender at $0.035/kWh The Solar Energy Corp. of India’s (SECI) tender for 1.2 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar projects, integrated with 600 MW/3,600 MWh of energy storage systems (ESS), has yielded a tariff of INR 3.12/kWh ($0.035/kWh).
Uma Gupta
Jan 12, 2026

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Californian city introduces temporary moratorium on battery storage sites While the San Diego County Board of Supervisors had unanimously rejected a proposed moratorium on battery energy storage systems (BESS) only a month ago, Escondido has now officially passed an interim urgency ordinance prohibiting new commercial BESS developments within the city.
Marija Maisch
Oct 10, 2024
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UK launches cap-and-floor scheme for long duration energy storage The UK government has unveiled a cap-and-floor scheme to kick start investment in long-duration energy storage. The first round of applications is scheduled for 2025.
Matthew Lynas
Oct 10, 2024
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India allocates 1.2 GW of renewables-plus-storage at average of $0.051/kWh SJVN has allocated 1.2 GW of renewables-plus-storage capacity in India at an average price of $0.051/kWh for firm, dispatchable renewable energy.
Uma Gupta
Oct 10, 2024
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US solar trade body claims IRA tax changes will leave energy storage in the cold The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) says a low-income tax credit "adder," which is part of the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) Investment Tax Credit (ITC), will be replaced by a regime that does not apply to energy storage systems.
Max Hall
Oct 07, 2024
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Lithium-ion battery market to top $400bn in 2035 While low prices are making life difficult for manufacturers, especially outside China, demand remains strong for stationary storage and electric vehicle (EV) devices, according to IDTechEx.
Max Hall
Oct 04, 2024
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Large storage facilities in Germany
EC approves aid for 5.4 GWh storage rollout in Poland The European Commission (EC) has authorized a €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) Polish state aid scheme to support investment into electricity storage facilities.
Marija Maisch
Oct 04, 2024
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EU battery storage could slash energy costs by €9B annually, says report A report from Ember suggests the EU could save up to €9 billion annually on gas costs by 2030 by using battery energy storage systems (BESS) to capture excess wind and solar energy, while enhancing renewable energy's role in the grid.
Tristan Rayner
Oct 02, 2024
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Renalfa BESS in Bulgaria
Bulgaria introduces mandatory financial guarantees for energy storage investors Under the new rules, investors in battery energy storage projects in Bulgaria will have to pay a deposit or provide a bank guarantee of BGN 50,000 ($28,400) per MWh of capacity planned to be connected to the transmission or distribution networks.
Marija Maisch
Oct 01, 2024
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Borrego Solar installation
India’s SJVN launches 1.5 GW/6 GWh renewables-plus-storage tender Indian power producer SJVN has invited a tender for 1.5 GW of renewable energy projects backed with energy storage systems for assured peak supply of 6 GWh.
Uma Gupta
Oct 01, 2024

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