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Brazil eyes gigawatt-scale energy storage growth in 2026
The Brazilian Association of Energy Storage Solutions (ABSAE) predicts that installations in Brazil’s commercial and industrial (C&I) segment should exceed 2 GWh in 2026. In addition, the group expects procurements of approximately 8 GWh in the auction scheduled for April, which will procure projects for delivery from 2028.
Investing in BESS in Europe: From market hurdles to C&I opportunities
Energy services group Elevion, a subsidiary of Czech utility ČEZ, has several hundred million euros available for investment, with a significant share potentially earmarked for battery energy storage projects across Europe. Yet identifying the right opportunities remains anything but straightforward. ESS News spoke with Elevion CEO Jaroslav Macek to learn more.
Battery storage drives record year for UK renewables planning approvals
Cornwall Insight analysis reveals planning permission granted to more battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in first nine months of 2025 than in all of 2024. Approvals granted in year when planning consent became key to securing grid connections.
Top 5 trends shaping India’s battery energy storage market in 2025
India’s battery storage landscape underwent a decisive transformation in 2025. Across utilities, regulators, and developers, BESS moved beyond early-stage exploration and is increasingly recognized as an essential component for grid stability, renewable integration, and long-term energy planning.
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Key takeaways from Spain’s AEPIBAL Day energy storage event
While the AEPIBAL Day (AD) event featured positive policy announcements, association president Luis Marquina said energy storage projects need priority designation to speed their deployment and must continue to be eligible for the Strategic Projects for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE) subsidy program.
AEPIBAL Day: Capacity mechanism progress, upcoming new regulation for energy storage in Spain
Delegates from Spain's Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO), National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC), Red Eléctrica de España (REE), and the autonomous communities met at the annual event staged by the Business Association of Batteries, Cells, and Energy Storage (AEPIBAL).
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BVES Investor Summit: “Making money with BESS is easier than ever”
The financial sector is increasingly throwing its weight behind battery energy storage systems (BESS), but transparent regulations are necessary to keep the investment going. This was one of the resounding messages from the 2nd BVES Investor Summit, held in Berlin on Wednesday.
Wartsila says right signals needed to drive Australian battery investment
One of the biggest players in Australia’s surging battery energy storage system (BESS) market says regulators and policymakers must establish effective frameworks for market access and get the market signals right to ensure continued investment.
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BESS are becoming more attractive
As battery energy storage system costs plunge, energy price volatility is shortening payback times for storage solutions. This shift, driven by a surge in intermittently generating renewables, and ongoing innovations in battery manufacturing, marks a pivotal moment for energy markets worldwide.
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