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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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Rule change approved to reduce UK battery skipping
Ofgem signs off on grid code change for batteries trading in Great Britain’s Balancing Mechanism market. The modification proposed by National Energy System Operator (NESO) introduced new parameters for battery energy storage systems (BESS) expected to result in more efficient dispatch.
Energy storage could cut Brazil’s electricity system costs 16% in 2029
Storage is essential to expand renewables penetration and ensure grid flexibility, according to a study by consultants PSR. Regulatory and tax barriers still limit the sector, however, and new revenue sources are needed to make projects viable.
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Australia backs big batteries amid coal exit
Utility-scale batteries are meeting the challenge of guaranteeing network reliability during the clean energy transition with Australia having surpassed the United Kingdom to become the third-largest market for large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), behind China and the United States.
An overview of important new Spanish regulations for grid access that boost battery competitiveness
Spain’s Official State Gazette (BOE) today publishes the Royal Decree amending RD 413/2014, which updates the order of grid-access priority for electricity to boost the penetration of storage and flexible technologies.
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France introduces new pricing signals to boost strategic use of energy storage
Under TURPE 7, a new measure called the "annual injection-withdrawal component" introduces updated pricing for medium- and high-voltage electricity storage facilities, aiming to support greater integration of renewable energy sources.
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