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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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Spain’s MITECO has around 1 GW of battery storage projects under environmental assessment The latest figures from the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO) show 430 MW of further sites have completed the process.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Nov 25, 2024
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Belgian capacity auctions catalyze 1.1 GW of battery storage Similar to last year, battery energy storage systems (BESS) made up almost all new-build capacity selected in recent Capacity Remuneration Mechanism (CRM) auctions in Belgium. Simon De Clercq, senior research associate at Aurora Energy Research, tells ESS News that there is even more room for BESS players to participate in the procurement exercises.
Marija Maisch
Nov 25, 2024
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Battery maker Gotion in sights as US Congress members try to block 45X tax credit Congressmen John Moolenaar and Jared Golden have introduced a new bill that aims to halt advanced manufacturing tax credits.
Anne Fischer
Nov 25, 2024
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COP29: Global alliance for pumped storage launched, pledges endorsed For energy storage, COP29 didn't yield too many surprises, with previously shared targets and a grids pledge agreed upon.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Nov 25, 2024
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German energy storage association says grid connection levy should recognize battery benefits Regulator the Federal Network Agency has issued a position paper refusing to consider a court ruling which stated energy storage sites should not be treated like electricity consumers, for grid purposes.
Sandra Enkhardt
Nov 22, 2024
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Indian state of Andhra Pradesh in line for 10 GW of pumped hydro A joint venture between a state-owned body and NTPC Green Energy wants to develop pumped hydro as well as 25 GW of renewables capacity.
Uma Gupta
Nov 22, 2024
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Romania opens EUR 150 million pot for co-located battery storage The Romanian Ministry of Energy has launched a grant program for battery energy storage systems developed in conjunction with existing renewable energy facilities – wind, solar, or hydro.   
Marija Maisch
Nov 20, 2024
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“Expansion of privately-owned Chinese BESS integrators overseas is inevitable” While the same names appear on this year's top five list of global battery energy storage system (BESS) integrators, the order has changed. Anqi Shi, principal analyst, batteries and energy storage, at S&P Global, tells ESS News that the battle for market share will intensify with Chinese players looking to further expand their global footprint.
Marija Maisch
Nov 20, 2024
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Australia mulls battery rebate scheme for 1m systems by 2030 A national rebate targeting a million homes and businesses has been proposed to the Australian government on the back of a community-based Solar Citizens petition.
Ev Foley
Nov 20, 2024

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