Energy Policy News | ESS News

Policy

Latest News

Projects & Applications

Greece: 12 GW+ of merchant batteries wait for the green light as curtailments escalate Investors have submitted applications for 12.15 GW of utility-scale, standalone merchant battery storage projects in Greece, far exceeding the 4.7 GW the country plans to approve. But with wrestling over financing and key policy details still unresolved, the path to construction remains unclear.

19 hours ago

Policy

Brazil’s Energy Ministry talks minimum storage requirements for new distributed generation Brazil's government continues to get closer to a battery storage tender, while signalling mandatory storage for new distributed generation

Mar 18, 2026

Policy

Australia’s big batteries become controversial: Trina Solar withdraws application as state governments intervene The state of Queensland’s large battery projects approval mechanisms are under scrutiny after Trina Solar withdrew its 200 MW / 800 MWh Pleystowe battery energy storage system (BESS) project, while state ministers stepped into two other contested projects proposed by Potentia Energy and Iberdrola.

Mar 16, 2026

Auctions

Ukraine prioritizes solar-plus-storage in renewables auctions Newly-implemented rules governing Ukraine’s energy market introduce solar-plus-storage systems as a separate auction category, ease regulatory barriers governing standalone storage projects and establish processes for renewable energy facilities located in Ukraine’s occupied territories.

Mar 16, 2026

Markets

Grenada opens early market engagement for national BESS procurement Grenada is working towards procuing a utility-sized BESS to supply its main island, located at its international airport.

Mar 16, 2026

Policy

Setting the stage for US energy storage Sweeping import tariffs and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made waves for the US clean energy industry in a tempestuous 2025. While solar developers chase safe harboring deadlines, US energy storage manufacturing could benefit from rules that encourage onshoring, provided there is policy certainty to bank on.

Mar 13, 2026

Supply chain

Five trends defining the US energy storage revolution The inaugural Energy Storage Market Outlook from SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence confirms the industry added 57 GWh of capacity in 2025, with annual growth projected to reach 70 GWh this year.

Mar 12, 2026

Upcoming Webinar+

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

This ticketed webinar on April 29 will unpack the incident in detail and offer practical strategies to prevent the cyberattack. We will examine the weaknesses and vulnerabilities that allowed the hackers to cause harm, and discuss why the generation was not directly manipulated.

Regular price: 99.00 EUR net.

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm CEST, Berlin, Madrid, Paris

pv magazine Global March Edition 2026

New March issue – Now available

The March issue of pv magazine Global is out now!

Available in print and digital – get your copy today!

pv magazine Focus 2026 announcement box

pv magazine Focus 2026

1-Day Conference

High-level discussions on solar and energy storage across Europe. Experts explore how to plan and execute bankable BESS projects, what quality and warranty factors matter, and how energy management systems optimize residential and C&I applications, including heat pumps, EV charging, and new market opportunities.

1:00 – 5:00 pm, CEST | June 24, 2026

The smarter E Europe, ICM Conference Center | Munich, Germany

Register For Free

Battery Business & Development Forum 2026

Connect with Europe’s energy storage leaders at the Battery Business & Development Forum 2026 Frankfurt and gain insights into evolving business models, financing strategies, and market trends.

March 31 – April 1, 2026 | In Person Event

Hotel Meliá Frankfurt City | Frankfurt am Main, Germany

SunRise Arabia Conference 2026

SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference 2026

Saudi Arabia is accelerating its clean energy transition. Join the third SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference in 2026 to explore how solar PV and energy storage are powering the Kingdom’s growing digital economy, including data centers. Policymakers, investors, and innovators will share insights on technology, deployment strategies, and long-term value creation in Saudi Arabia’s evolving energy landscape.

9:00 am – 6:00 pm, AST | April 22, 2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Advertise with us

Make your order for 2026 to reach your audience the right way. Amplify your brand presence with the leading trade media platform for the solar and storage industry.

Download Media Kit

Advertise with us

New opportunities

Showcase your brand across all our platforms: from 13 websites in 7 languages to our magazines, daily newsletters, industry events, and more. Reach your audience the right way!

Download Media Kit

All Policy news

Tehachapi Energy Storage Project

Tenders

Greece adds storage to solar tenders The Greek parliament has approved a new law introducing renewable energy policies for auction design and small projects with stable feed-in tariffs.

May 28, 2024

Batteries and PV modules

Policy

Netherlands allocates €100 million for battery storage subsidies The Dutch government has earmarked €100 million ($106.7 million) of subsidies for the deployment of battery storage alongside PV projects. The funds are part of a €416 million subsidy program announced last year to alleviate grid congestion.

Apr 18, 2024

Large battery storage field

Policy

US battery storage demand to surge within this decade, says SEIA US demand for battery energy storage systems will grow sixfold by 2030, according to a recent report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), but only with serious investment, coordination with experienced manufacturers, and collaboration with allies.

Jan 03, 2024

Previous
1
…
55
56

This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. View our privacy policy.