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Brazil adopts legal framework for battery storage
Brazil published Law 15.296 on November 25, establishing a series of changes to laws in its electricity sector including guidelines for the regulation of storage systems, tax exemptions and the reduction of import tax rates on battery energy storage systems and its components to zero.
Dec 05, 2025
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Irish energy industry calls for 500 MW of storage capacity by 2030
Irish grid operator EirGrid set the proposed minimum procurement for long duration energy storage procurement at 201 MW, well below its initial 2030 goal of 500 MW of storage capacity. Energy Storage Ireland called for more ambition and a longer contract length to reflect international standards.
German government to revise the grid connection procedure for large battery energy storage systems
German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche announced that the government intends to revise the grid connection procedure for large battery storage systems later this year. One day later, a senior official from her ministry outlined how such a change could be implemented. Meanwhile, the final decision on granting preferential treatment to battery storage systems in rural areas appears to be uncertain.
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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.
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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.
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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