Energy storage
The key facts on energy storage illustrate where there is a need for increased flexibility in the electricity system and what we are aiming to achieve by 2030 and 2050 respectively.
Key Projects, Initiatives and Market | JRC SES
The EU is advancing several key projects and initiatives in the energy storage field to boost renewable energy integration, stabilize the grid, and support clean energy goals.
Distributed energy storage innovations, challenges and opportunities
Distributed energy storage represents a cornerstone for Europe''s energy transition, enabling flexible management of variable renewable energy. The European Union''s commitment to
EU Projects
Energy Storage Europe is currently involved in several EU-funded projects promoting research, innovation and demonstration in the energy storage sector. Our projects tackle a wide range of
EU battery storage additions hit 27.1 GWh in 2025, Germany leads
The EU installed a record-breaking 27.1 GWh of new battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in 2025, with Germany and Italy topping the chart again, while Bulgaria emerged as
New tool maps Europe''s real-time sustainable energy storage data
It offers near real-time data on the deployment of storage facilities across Europe, including an interactive dashboard and map, and identifies all the technologies, from battery storage
Energy storage in Europe
Pumped hydro is the most widely used technology for energy storage in Europe and worldwide, but batteries and hydrogen have come into the spotlight over the last decade as a recent
EU allocates €650m to cross-border energy projects, with major
The European Commission has approved nearly €650m in grants under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to support 14 cross-border energy infrastructure projects, including significant
European Energy secures financing for hybrid solar and storage
European Energy has secured EUR 37.9 million of long-term project financing for a hybrid solar and battery storage project in Saldus, Latvia. Once operational, it will be among the most
New report: EU installs 27.1 GWh of new batteries in 2025 as utility
27.1 GWh of new battery capacity installed in 2025, marking the EU''s 12th consecutive record year for battery storage deployment. 55% of all new capacity came from utility-scale systems,
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