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EU unveils AI, flexibility and cybersecurity energy roadmap
The new EU Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in Energy aims to accelerate the digital transformation of Europe’s energy system while strengthening its resilience to geopolitical, economic and technological challenges.
Jun 05, 2026
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Batteries emerge as tool to expand collective self-consumption in France
As negative power prices become more common and solar support schemes evolve, French collective self-consumption projects are exploring battery storage to increase flexibility and capture more value from locally generated electricity.
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Grid update to provide major boost to battery storage in Ireland
The updated scheduling and dispatch program allows battery energy storage systems (BESS) to be fully integrated into Ireland’s real-time electricity market where they can both charge and discharge power and select their preferred charging and discharging times.
Europe moves to mandate grid-forming capability for new storage over 1 MW
European grid operator ENTSO-E’s has published its 79-page technical report on grid forming requirements as part of Europe's soon to be updated network code for generators. It signals that grid-forming capability will become mandatory for large battery systems, with technical definitions.
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Legal reform brings positivity and concerns for battery storage in Brazil
The inclusion of storage in Brazil's renewable energy tax reductions on renewable energy projects, as well as the legal provision for storage's participation in auction are positive signs for the attraction of investments to Brazilian BESS. However, the industry has concerns around the allocation of costs in capacity reserve auctions.
Spanish government approves new decree to boost energy storage
The new regulation, which integrates several measures from the so-called "Anti-Blackout Decree," aims to promote energy storage, modernize infrastructure, and accelerate the electrification of the economy, while enhancing supervision, control, and transparency.
Illinois responds to OBBBA with 3 GW of energy storage, VPPs, and more
The state is moving an energy bill through the legislature, that would – among other things – institute a 3 GW energy storage goal, create virtual power plant (VPP) and time of use plans, enact permitting reform, and more while concurrently reopening the solar program allowing it to more than double the year’s capacity goals.
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Key takeaways from All Energy Australia 2025
The strong interest in battery storage was evident on the trade show floor, riding the wave of a rapid surge in residential BESS adoption. Moreover, despite the ongoing challenge of solar price cannibalization, Australia’s PV market appears poised for a period of accelerated growth.
Sembcorp, Mitsubishi announce two battery storage firsts for Singapore
Sembcorp has successfully piloted a battery stacking solution at the nation’s largest operating battery energy storage project, while Mitsubishi has announced plans for Singapore’s first battery-backed combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant.
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