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Solar and storage are central to Trump energy priorities Four reasons why the US must deploy low-cost solar and battery storage to meet surging electricity demand and achieve national energy dominance.

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Markets

US energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025 A new quarterly report from SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence highlights a 30% year-over-year growth in the US battery market, even as the industry braces for supply chain restructuring and a shift in the political landscape.

Mar 02, 2026

Policy

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.

Feb 27, 2026

Industry

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.

Feb 26, 2026

Projects & Applications

Wooderson hybrid 3.6 GWh DC-coupled storage project gets go ahead in Australia The Wooderson project combines 450 MW of solar PV and 3.6 GWh of battery energy storage (BESS) with an eight hour capacity on a DC-coupled setup. It is one of a series of similar large-scale projects undergoing environmental assessment in Australia at the moment.

Blathnaid O’Dea

Feb 25, 2026

Policy

Italy’s new energy provisions could boost gas use, undermine renewables and storage competitiveness Italy’s new energy decree aims to cut consumer electricity bills, but industry experts warn it could slash solar revenues by over 30%, slow the PPA and battery storage markets, and increase gas-fired generation. The measure also raises regulatory and state aid concerns, potentially making the Italian electricity market riskier for investors.

Sergio Matalucci

Feb 25, 2026

Policy

Mexico becomes first to mandate social impact assessments for battery storage under new MWh-tiered framework New regulation requires battery energy storage systems (BESS) to submit a Social Impact Assessment for the first time.

Feb 24, 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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