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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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Bulgaria’s battery storage market gears up Bulgaria has installed between 40 MWh and 50 MWh battery energy storage capacity to date. However, a new national legislation as well as funds provided through the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility could see the country install another 1 GWh over the next two years.
Ilias Tsagas
Jul 09, 2024
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Global energy storage fleet to surpass 1 TW/3 TWh by 2033, WoodMac says According to the latest forecast from Wood Mackenzie, the global energy storage market (excluding pumped hydro) is on track to reach 159 GW/358 GWh by the end of 2024 and grow by more than 600% by 2033, with nearly 1 TW of new capacity expected to come online.
Marija Maisch
Jul 09, 2024
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Battery storage deployment in Canada kicks into gear The deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Canada is picking up the pace, with the announcement of a 705 MWh battery storage system delivery to Nova Scotia by Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE and various other projects in provinces across the country. However, this surge cannot come quickly enough says Energy Storage Canada.
Blathnaid O’Dea, Marija Maisch
Jul 08, 2024
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Battery cell prices continue to plummet as lithium prices hit new low The analysis from Taipei-based intelligence provider TrendForce finds that the average price for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) energy storage system cells was CNY 0.41/Wh ($ 0.056/Wh) in June, posing a challenge to cost control for most cell makers.
Marija Maisch
Jul 08, 2024
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BayWa seeks Australian government approval for combined 1.2 GWh of big batteries BayWa r.e. is seeking environmental approval for two proposed renewable energy projects in Australia, featuring up to 312 MW of generation and a combined 1.2 GWh of battery energy storage capacity.
David Carroll
Jul 08, 2024
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Gresham House, Thurcroft battery storage site
Gresham House hits 1 GWh battery storage milestone through capacity upgrades  With 1 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, Gresham House's portfolio accounts for a significant proportion of the total UK storage fleet.
Matthew Lynas
Jul 05, 2024
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Interview with Trina Storage: We expect consolidation in the coming years In a recent interview with pv magazine Italia, Gabriele Buccini, head of utility storage at Trina Solar, talked about the company's vertical integration and its forecasts for the storage market. “There is enough capacity available to drive prices down in 2024 in an anomalous way,” Buccini said when talking about global battery energy storage production levels.
Sergio Matalucci
Jul 05, 2024
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Tesla energy storage
In Conversation: How cheap can battery storage get? Rapidly declining battery energy storage prices are on everyone’s lips, but rare are the ones who can say for how long costs can stay on a downward trajectory. pv magazine ESS News sat down with Taipei-based InfoLink Consulting to hear their take on the market developments.
Marija Maisch
Jul 04, 2024
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Canada’s B.C. Hydro to offer solar, battery rebates Homeowners in the Canadian province of British Columbia who install rooftop solar and battery energy storage systems will soon be able to apply for up to CAD 10,000 ($7,341) in rebates from electric utility B.C. Hydro.
Marija Maisch
Jul 04, 2024

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