How can European policymakers help the battery storage sector?

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What is the European Commission doing about energy storage?

The European Commission in 2020 published a study on energy storage, which summarized some previous studies and reports, explored current and potential energy storage markets in Europe, and set out policy and regulatory recommendations for energy storage.

What is the battery storage Europe platform?

The Battery Storage Europe Platform brings together industry leaders representing the battery storage value chain to advance the business case and regulatory frameworks for battery storage across the EU. Together, we urge a tenfold increase in battery storage by 2030 to ensure Europe’s energy transition, security, and competitiveness.

Will batteries be able to meet energy demand in the EU?

As regards batteries for stationary energy storage in the EU (for energy grid or home storage), despite steady growth, their roll-out should accelerate to meet the forecast demand of 200 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. a total of 30 gigafactory projects had been announced, with the potential to achieve a combined capacity of 1.3 TWh by 2030.

How can we improve battery storage in Europe?

Strengthening the business case and regulatory frameworks for battery storage across Europe by accelerating the implementation of existing electricity market and renewable energy legislation, and complementing it with a dedicated EU Flexibility Package and Storage Action Plan.

How big is the battery storage capacity in Europe?

the operating battery storage capacity reached 49.1 GWh at the end of 2024.Over the past 4 years, the enlargement of Europe’s BESS fleet has intensified, achieving a CAGR of nearly 0%, whereas from 2018-2021, the average annual increase remained below 50%. Thanks to this upswing during the last 4 years, the battery storage capacity in Europe is