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Spain publishes new network access rules, redefining connection of demand and storage
The National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) will set access capacity, short-circuit limits, and monthly maps from February 2026. Meanwhile, the Ministry for the Ecological Transition (MITECO) has published guidance on calculating installed capacity for administrative authorizations, addressing both standalone and hybrid battery energy storage systems under the new Royal Decree 997/2025.
Dec 12, 2025
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“More than 1.7 TW of renewable and hybrid projects ‘stuck’ in grid connection queues across Europe”
The Energy Storage Europe Association recommends a reform of connection procedures, the establishment of priority lanes for storage and other grid-forming projects, appropriately designed flexible connection agreements (FCAs), and the introduction of hosting capacity maps from grid operators to guide investment and improve system planning.
Colombia advances policy for 5 MW+ grid-connected and off-grid energy storage
A new regulatory proposal from the Colombian government outlines the technical and commercial rules for energy storage assets. The framework targets both the national grid and remote microgrids to handle increasing climatic variability.
Great Britain axes 153 GW of zombie projects to clear the queue for shovel-ready BESS
Grid connection overhaul removes 153 GW of battery energy storage projects from connection queue as National Energy System Operator (NESO) implements new process prioritizing ready-to-build projects. NESO’s reform followed a tenfold increase in the connections queue over a five-year period.
Germany to remove large battery storage systems from grid connection ordinance
Following a surge in battery storage applications, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is planning to remove storage systems from a rulebook overseeing the grid connection of power plants larger than 100 MW. The move has been criticized by the German Renewable Energy Federation.
Brazil’s first battery-only auction in 2026 faces regulatory ambiguity, competing capacity needs
In an interview with pv magazine Brasil , Alexandre Leite, a partner in the energy area at Dias Carneiro Advogados, assesses the prospects for the 2GW LRCAP (Long-Term Energy Acquisition Program) for battery storage scheduled for April 2026, with regulatory issues and another auction in March set to possibley impact the battery-only auction.
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Cypriot utility aims to add 400 MWh of battery storage
Cyprus state-owned utility, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus, is looking to add 400 MWh of battery storage capacity, however local energy market stakeholders have different plans. Unless there is a solution to this deadlock, the island country will continue curtailing massive amounts of solar electricity.
Spain plans first capacity market auctions for summer 2025
The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has opened consultation about a capacity mechanism to ensure security of electricity grid supply. The resulting capacity market would be expected to be operational in 2026.
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Utility-scale leads as Italy adds 4.4 GWh of energy storage in nine months
Italy's cumulative 692,386 energy storage systems, installed by Sep. 30, 2024, had a total power output of 5,034 MW and storage capacity of 11,388 MWh, according to the National Federation of Electronic and Electrotechnical Companies (Anie).
UK plans for 23 GW battery storage fleet by 2030
Clean Power 2030 plan unveiled by UK government includes key role for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in providing short-term flexibility. Support for long-duration energy storage (LDES) and changes to standing charges for behind the meter storage also proposed.
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EU Battery Regulation is coming
Manufacturers and suppliers of batteries for photovoltaic energy storage must meet more extensive requirements under the new EU battery regulation. Many companies are still unsure what this means for their product design, processes, and management systems. Yalcin Ölmez, head of the operational and investment risks department at German testing body TÜV SÜD, explains what companies now need to consider.
Brazilian regulator Aneel opens new consultation on energy storage rules
Brazilian electricity regulator the Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (Aneel) has suggested energy storage sites not pay charges for both charging and discharging into the grid and that such facilities should benefit from revenue stacking.
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