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EU industrial strategy could slow BESS progress, association warns Industrial Accelerator Act sets out domestic content rules for large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, including EU-made battery management system mandate. European Commission proposal to be debated by European Parliament and EU Council.

Patrick Jowett, Matthew Lynas

Mar 05, 2026

Policy

Philippines mandates energy storage for renewables plants over 10 MW Department of Energy (DOE) order sets out new rules for mandatory energy storage, including a minimum capacity of at least 20% of the generating plant’s installed capacity. DOE also calls for energy storage systems (ESS) installations to have grid supporting capabilities, such as grid-forming inverters to help stabilize voltage and frequency.

Feb 27, 2026

Grid-scale

European BESS capacity to hit 80 GW by 2030, Aurora forecasts Market report finds Europe's deployed battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity now exceeds 17 GW in power output terms. Four-hour batteries forecast to attract more than half of expected investment from 2026 to 2030.

Feb 23, 2026

Products

SMA releases new storage system for C&I solar German inverter and battery manufacturer SMA Solar Technology AG has unveiled a modular lithium iron phosphate battery system for commercial and industrial applications, with capacities ranging from 89 kWh to 197 kWh and integrated cybersecurity features.

Feb 05, 2026

Grid-scale

Zenobe more than doubles synthetic inertia capability with second grid-forming BESS in Scotland Second UK battery system to deliver grid stability services, including synthetic inertia, using grid-forming inverters comes online. It follows commissioning of Zenobe’s Blackhillock project in northeast Scotland, the world’s first battery storage system to provide full active and reactive power services.

Jan 23, 2026

Policy

UK parliament approves long duration storage cap and floor scheme Royal Assent for Planning and Infrastructure Act commits government to long duration energy storage (LDES) cap-and-floor scheme, alongside other measures aimed at easing connections queue and accelerating grid upgrades.

Dec 22, 2025

Grid-scale

Root Power overturns planning rejection for UK BESS project UK Planning Inspectorate green lights 50 MW BESS project following rejection by local government. Official documents show land classification argument put forward by the developer was accepted by the Planning Inspectorate, which ruled the project site should be considered gray-belt land, not green belt.

Dec 01, 2025

Products

Tesla Powerwall lands in Ireland as Segen opens Dublin depot UK distributor introduces Tesla home energy storage project to Irish market as it expands operations to Ireland and Northern Ireland. Segen’s launching new facility with exclusive partnership and a roadshow event for installers.

Oct 15, 2025

Policy

Battery storage key to Great Britain’s winter energy supply security National Energy System Operator (NESO) forecasts strongest winter electricity margins in six years, credits new battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, greater availability of gas power stations and commissioning of the Greenlink Interconnector between Great Britain and Ireland.

Oct 09, 2025

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