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Italian Energy Ministry: “Too late to change capacity and MACSE auction rules”
Addressing several unresolved issues surrounding the Bollette Decree, the ETS system, and upcoming storage auctions, the Director General for Energy Markets and Infrastructure at MASE responded to industry concerns over the lack of regulatory clarity for the storage market.
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EU industrial strategy could slow BESS progress, association warns
Industrial Accelerator Act sets out domestic content rules for large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, including EU-made battery management system mandate. European Commission proposal to be debated by European Parliament and EU Council.
Spanish government plans to accelerate permitting for hydroelectric plants
Consultation now open on plan to streamline permitting process for reversible hydroelectric plants. The government wants to integrate energy authorization, environmental assessment and water concession into a single procedure.
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.
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.
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Indian battery incentives cut could raise tariffs but will be offset by falling energy storage costs
The second round of support in India's Viability Gap Funding (VGF) program will offer incentives for battery energy storage systems (BESS) capped a third lower than in the first round of awards, noted SBI Capital Markets (SBICAPS).
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Brazilian energy storage hampered by technical challenges and lack of regulation
While Brazil wastes billions of real on curtailment, the electricity sector is demanding urgent action on an energy storage capacity reserve auction which is now not expected until 2026. 'What is missing is the courage to unlock the market,' said Greener CEO Marcio Takata.
Why Europe needs a battery industry
Europe may be pushing ahead with the integration of energy storage into grids but it has struggled to compete on battery manufacturing. Gerard Reid, of Alexa Capital, outlines the steps that European industry and policymakers must take to establish a domestic battery supply chain.
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UK LDES cap-and-floor auction attracts 171 bids in first window
First cap-and-floor application window attracts sufficient capacity to meet expected long-duration energy storage targets, according to Ofgem. The energy regulator will now consult industry stakeholders on a financial framework for the support scheme.
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