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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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New platform feature brings tariff and FEOC risk modeling into BESS procurement Updated offerings from Anza hope to compress energy storage development timelines amid tariff volatility and policy risk.
Phoebe Skok
9 hours ago
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Argentina launches tender for 700 MW of battery storage outside Greater Buenos Aires Argentina's Energy Secretariat has launched a national and international tender process to incorporate battery energy storage system (BESS) plants at critical nodes across the country, with an estimated investment of $700 million. The initiative will be administered by the Compañía Administradora del Mercado Mayorista Eléctrico (CAMMESA), which manages the country's wholesale electricity market.
Luis Ini
Mar 03, 2026
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US energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025 A new quarterly report from SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence highlights a 30% year-over-year growth in the US battery market, even as the industry braces for supply chain restructuring and a shift in the political landscape.
Ryan Kennedy
Mar 02, 2026
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Philippines mandates energy storage for renewables plants over 10 MW Department of Energy (DOE) order sets out new rules for mandatory energy storage, including a minimum capacity of at least 20% of the generating plant’s installed capacity. DOE also calls for energy storage systems (ESS) installations to have grid supporting capabilities, such as grid-forming inverters to help stabilize voltage and frequency.
Matthew Lynas
Feb 27, 2026
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Germany’s grid-fee reform threatens energy storage investment Energy storage systems are indispensable for the German energy system. They increase security of supply, reduce energy costs, and support efficient grid operation. However, investment security is at risk. The AgNes grid fee reform and the elimination of the exemption from grid fees for storage systems are causing investors to hesitate and projects to stall.
Julian Jansen
Feb 26, 2026
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Wooderson hybrid 3.6 GWh DC-coupled storage project gets go ahead in Australia The Wooderson project combines 450 MW of solar PV and 3.6 GWh of battery energy storage (BESS) with an eight hour capacity on a DC-coupled setup. It is one of a series of similar large-scale projects undergoing environmental assessment in Australia at the moment.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Feb 25, 2026
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Italy’s new energy provisions could boost gas use, undermine renewables and storage competitiveness Italy’s new energy decree aims to cut consumer electricity bills, but industry experts warn it could slash solar revenues by over 30%, slow the PPA and battery storage markets, and increase gas-fired generation. The measure also raises regulatory and state aid concerns, potentially making the Italian electricity market riskier for investors.
Sergio Matalucci
Feb 25, 2026

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Energy storage can mitigate Germany’s negative electricity prices It is difficult to predict how much of Germany's energy storage projects will take shape but Enerparc Chief Operating Officer (COO) Stefan MĂĽller says 20 GW, or more, of such facilities could make a difference to prices.
Sandra Enkhardt
Nov 15, 2024
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Tesla in running as Puerto Rico preps 430 MW of battery energy storage The Caribbean island is planning to use battery energy storage systems (BESS) as part of a plan to replace gas-fired power plants following the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.
Max Hall
Nov 15, 2024
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Australia launches tender for 16 GWh of dispatchable capacity The third tender of the Australian government’s Capacity Investment Scheme has opened, seeking 4 GW/16 GWh of dispatchable capacity for the National Electricity Market (NEM), with the state of Victoria receiving the largest, 1 GW/4 GWh slice.
Ev Foley
Nov 14, 2024
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Ireland’s battery storage fleet to grow to 13.5 GWh by 2030 Cornwall Insight calculates that Ireland’s battery storage capacity will reach 13.5 GWh by 2030, up from 2.7 GWh in 2025.
Marija Maisch
Nov 13, 2024
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Greece launches 200 MW battery storage auction Interested parties can submit bids by December 23. Awarded projects will be announced in February 2025 and need to be connected to the grid by April 2026.
Marija Maisch
Nov 12, 2024
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Italy launches new one-stop application system for battery projects The 'single authorization' process, accessed via the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (Mase) website, will be launched on Dec 2, 2024.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Nov 12, 2024
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Barbados initiates its first battery storage tender The eastern Caribbean island nation is procuring 60 MW of battery energy storage systems in its first such tender.
Marija Maisch
Nov 12, 2024
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Jordan’s new electricity law encourages investment in energy storage The new law aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of Jordan’s electricity infrastructure and introduces the concept of energy storage in the country's legislation for the first time.
Marija Maisch
Nov 11, 2024
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Indian state of Rajasthan tendering up to 2 GWh of battery storage capacity State utility Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL) is tendering for 500 MW/1 GWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) and may allot double that capacity, given sufficient demand.
Uma Gupta
Nov 08, 2024

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