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Indonesia to announce new government regulation to encourage BESS, hydrogen in remote locations A forthcoming decree is expected to unlock battery‑driven hybrid projects across remote power systems with a 10 MW threshold being established.

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Abu Dhabi unveils solar-plus-storage self-supply policy The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy has introduced a policy designed to support deployment of solar systems for self-consumption, with the first phase of the policy targeting the agricultural sector.

Feb 09, 2026

Markets

In Brazil, batteries will now be subject to up to a 20% import tax Following a decision by the Brazilian government, the three primary import classifications for batteries and energy storage systems will see their import tax rates rise to 20%. This move, aimed at capital and informatics goods, replaces the previous rates that ranged between 16% and 18%.

Feb 09, 2026

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German TSOs introduce maturity-based procedure for grid-scale battery storage connections The new procedure replaces the previously applicable first-come, first-served principle for grid connections of large plants with a capacity of 100 MW or more. The initial information and application phase is scheduled to begin on April 1. Any pending grid connection requests will be transferred to the new procedure.

Sandra Enkhardt

Feb 06, 2026

Markets

Global BESS fleet tops 250 GW, overtaking pumped hydro for first time Rystad Energy expects BESS additions to surpass 130 GW/350 GWh in 2026, with China, the US, the UK, Australia, and Germany remaining the leading markets.

Feb 04, 2026

Distributed

Sungrow: Brazil tops 500 MWh of distributed battery storage, 650 MWh more expected in 2026 The manufacturer cites exponential growth in energy storage across residential, commercial, industrial, and agribusiness segments, fueled by blackouts, falling costs, the white tariff, and evolving ANEEL regulations.

Alessandra Neris

Feb 02, 2026

Markets

China added 66.43 GW of new-type energy storage in 2025 CNESA says China’s new-type storage (non-pumped storage technologies) hit 144.7 GW in 2025, with 66.43 GW added.

Jan 29, 2026

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Decision on Germany’s battery construction cost fees due July The Federal Court of Justice, in Karlsruhe, has announced a new date when it will decide whether grid operators can levy the subsidy charge on battery owners and, if so, how the charges will be calculated.

Sandra Enkhardt

Jun 03, 2025

Supply chain

Tariffs spell harm to US energy storage industry A report by consultant Wood Mackenzie examines two possible tariff scenarios and concludes costs will skyrocket for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and utility-scale solar.

Jun 03, 2025

Distributed

SunWiz details sharp rise in Australian residential battery installation Australia is on the cusp of a surge in solar battery adoption with Warrandyte-based consultancy SunWiz forecasting at least 100,000 home energy storage systems, with a combined capacity of 1.2 GWh, will be rolled out next year, for a 38% annual rise in deployment.

Jun 03, 2025

Policy

EU plans 2025 energy storage package The executive body of the European Union revealed the plan as it published a 'state of the nation' report into member state progress on ramping up clean energy by 2030.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

Jun 02, 2025

Supply chain

Call for applicants to Spain’s €700m large-scale energy storage program Standalone and renewables-plus-storage battery projects can apply for up to 85% co-financing, along with pumped hydro and thermal energy storage sites.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

Jun 02, 2025

Policy

Germany’s Federal Court postpones verdict on battery grid charges The German Energy Storage Association (BVES) has criticized the postponement as it continues to create uncertainty for the industry. It remains unclear when a ruling will be made.

Sandra Enkhardt

May 28, 2025

Auctions

Italy outlines national energy-storage auction requirements The answers to six frequently-asked questions (FAQs) related to September's planned 'Macse' (mercato a termine degli stoccaggi) energy storage auction have been published by the national grid operator.

Massimiliano Tripodo

May 27, 2025

Supply chain

EU preps first energy-transition manufacturing site auctions At least 30% of clean energy manufacturing sites awarded under auction in EU member states will have to meet sustainability requirements in areas such as responsible business conduct and cybersecurity.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

May 27, 2025

Policy

Australian state ends interest-free home battery program The state of Victoria is no longer accepting applications for interest-free home battery loans and said the scheme will eventually have financed more than 5,800 systems.

May 27, 2025

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