Let's face it – the energy storage sector is having its "marathon-on-red-bull" moment. 6 GW, nearly doubling 2022's figures [1] [2]. That's like adding enough battery power to light up 45 million homes. . Leading BESS owner-operators across Europe discuss the key trends around the financing and deployment of grid-scale projects, with the segment now the driver of continent-wide deployments according to trade body SolarPower Europe. Lenders requirements for contracted revenues for BESS projects in. . Global energy storage additions are on track to set another record in 2025 with the two largest markets – China and US – overcoming adverse policy shifts and tariff turmoil. But why. . Drawing on unique insight from Wood Mackenzie Lens Energy Storage, our new report sets out Five trends to look for in global energy storage in 2026. Who are the top 5 in the industry? Intermittent wind and solar generate electricity only when the wind blows or the sun shines.