Exploring Europe’s energy storage gigawatt-scale revolution, and the hydrogen roadmap to 2030 and beyond. The decarbonisation of Europe’s energy offers vast opportunities, yet also comes with significant challenges, particularly around renewable power and the integration of new wind and solar supply in systems. As renewables are rolled out, system flexibility and electricity demand have struggled … Continue reading European power in 2025: the pace, opportunities and challenges of the transition
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Energy Storage’s Meteoric Rise Breaks Another Record
The U.S. energy storage market set a new record in 2024 with 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of installations across all segments, according to the latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. The report shows a total of 12,314 megawatts (MW) and 37,143 megawatt hours (MWh) … Continue reading Energy Storage’s Meteoric Rise Breaks Another Record
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RWE switches on large-scale battery energy storage system in Eemshaven
The 35-megawatt battery system is RWE’s first in the Netherlands. The battery is part of the system integration solutions for the OranjeWind wind energy project. RWE has commissioned one of the largest Dutch battery storage systems in the Netherlands at its Eemshaven power station. With a total capacity of 35 megawatts (MW) and a storage … Continue reading RWE switches on large-scale battery energy storage system in Eemshaven
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The Expanding Need of Energy Storage in the Shift to Renewable Energy
Energy storage is crucial to the worldwide energy shift for power grid integration of renewable sources. Storage systems stabilize the grid with lower wind and solar intermittency. For instance, battery energy storage systems can balance supply and demand while absorbing surplus energy during peak output and releasing it during high demand. It lessens fossil-fuel peaking … Continue reading The Expanding Need of Energy Storage in the Shift to Renewable Energy
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The expansion of renewable solar and wind power has outpaced the expansion of corresponding energy storage systems
The rise in atmospheric CO2 (419.3 ppm in 2023) has intensified heatwaves and droughts. Notably, the 2025 wildfires in Southern California prompted 180,000 evacuations and at least 10 fatalities. So, the global community is adopting Net Zero strategies to moderate climate change. For example, the European Union may attain net-zero emissions by 2050. China aims … Continue reading The expansion of renewable solar and wind power has outpaced the expansion of corresponding energy storage systems
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Energy storage: 5 trends to watch in 2025
The global energy storage market had a record-breaking 2024 and continues to see significant future growth and technological advancement. As countries across the globe seek to meet their energy transition goals, energy storage is critical to ensuring reliable and stable regional power markets. Storage demand continues to escalate, driven by the pressing need to decarbonise … Continue reading Energy storage: 5 trends to watch in 2025
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Global energy storage market
The global energy storage market added 175.4 GWh of installed capacity in 2024, with the three major regional markets—China, the Americas, and Europe—continuing to account for over 90% of global installations. In 2025, the global energy storage market is projected to maintain its growth trajectory, with new installed capacity reaching 221.9 GWh, up 26.5% YoY, … Continue reading Global energy storage market
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Battery energy storage comes of age
Wind power and photovoltaic solar dominate new power capacity additions worldwide but struggle to supply grids 24/7. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) can help, allowing more renewable power to be dispatched, reducing curtailment and enhancing grid stability. Today’s dominant energy storage technology, lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) batteries, still has limitations, not least duration and supply chain. … Continue reading Battery energy storage comes of age
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Department of Energy announces $584.5 million loan to install solar photovoltaic (PV) energy and energy storage in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office (LPO) today announced the closing of a $584.5 million ($559.4 million in principal and $25.1 million in capitalized interest) loan guarantee to subsidiaries of Convergent Energy and Power Inc. (Convergent), a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America. The loan guarantee will finance a solar … Continue reading Department of Energy announces $584.5 million loan to install solar photovoltaic (PV) energy and energy storage in Puerto Rico
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India to mandate energy storage for photovoltaic, wind power projects
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) may soon introduce new policies which will mandate the inclusion of battery storage in new solar and wind projects. Speaking at the 21st edition of the Global MSME Business Summit organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), MNRE Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh said that the government is … Continue reading India to mandate energy storage for photovoltaic, wind power projects
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New Analysis Shows Energy Storage Keeps Costs Low and Power Reliable in Texas
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released an analysis highlighting how recent significant additions of energy storage capacity over the past year in Texas has resulted in lower energy costs for consumers, the ability to avoid conservation appeals, and has enabled the power grid to better navigate extreme weather events. Key findings include: ERCOT … Continue reading New Analysis Shows Energy Storage Keeps Costs Low and Power Reliable in Texas
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The changing shape of European energy storage
Energy storage has grown exponentially in Europe in recent years – and that pace is set to continue across the continent. So, how is the market evolving, and how can industrial players best position themselves to thrive in this fastmoving environment? We recently published an in-depth report – and infographic – that explores the changing … Continue reading The changing shape of European energy storage
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India’s challenges and opportunities for photovoltaic (PV), energy storage cells in 2025
With the push for global energy transition and policy incentives, India’s renewable energy has rapidly progressed. As one of the world’s top five PV markets, India’s PV demand is experiencing substantial growth driven by supportive policies and massive power needs. According to the National Energy Plan (NEP) 2023, India aims to achieve a PV installed capacity … Continue reading India’s challenges and opportunities for photovoltaic (PV), energy storage cells in 2025
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ACP Statement on Massachusetts Legislation to Advance Offshore Wind and Energy Storage
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Moira Cyphers, ACP Director for Atlantic Offshore & Eastern State Affairs after comprehensive legislation was introduced in Massachusetts enhancing clean energy deployment. Key features include a major overhaul of energy infrastructure permitting, increased support for renewable sources like wind, solar, and expanded battery storage: … Continue reading ACP Statement on Massachusetts Legislation to Advance Offshore Wind and Energy Storage
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Energy storage, essential for photovoltaics and wind power, is a solved problem
There are thousands of extraordinarily good pumped hydro storage sites around the world with an extraordinarily low investment cost. When combined with batteries, the resulting hybrid system has large energy storage, low cost for both energy and power, and fast response. Storage is a solved problem. In 2023, twice as much solar generation capacity was … Continue reading Energy storage, essential for photovoltaics and wind power, is a solved problem
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US Grid-Scale Energy Storage Installations Surge, Setting New Q2 Record
The U.S. energy storage market set a Q2 record in 2024, with the grid-scale segment leading the way at 2,773 MW and 9,982 MWh deployed. The U.S. energy storage market experienced significant growth in the second quarter, with the grid-scale segment leading the way at 2,773 MW and 9,982 MWh deployed. According to the American … Continue reading US Grid-Scale Energy Storage Installations Surge, Setting New Q2 Record
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NREL’s Research in Battery Energy Storage Is Helping Advance the Clean Energy Transition
To bring new clean energy sources online across the United States and around the world, several questions need to be answered. Where are the best places to build out new generation like solar and wind farms? How can we get all that clean energy from its source to where it needs to be? What is … Continue reading NREL’s Research in Battery Energy Storage Is Helping Advance the Clean Energy Transition
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) companies drive energy storage boom amid intense market competition
Over the past year, the solar industry has faced intense competition, with prices close to cost. The surge in energy storage, attracting even non-solar companies, is not surprising. As a result, the energy storage market quickly shifted from a “blue ocean” to a “red ocean.” Many energy storage product sellers report selling at cost, with … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) companies drive energy storage boom amid intense market competition
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Chinese company builds new energy storage power plant to better harness photovoltaic (PV) solar power
Inner Mongolia Energy Group has started constructing a large-scale new energy storage power station in the Ulan Buh Desert, the eighth-largest in China, to better harness new energy power for grid connection. Designed with a capacity of 605,000 kilowatts, the project is the largest single energy storage power station under construction in the country. The … Continue reading Chinese company builds new energy storage power plant to better harness photovoltaic (PV) solar power
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The restrictions on photovoltaic energy storage in Asturias are unfounded
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the main photovoltaic energy business association in Spain, has today expressed its deep concern regarding the proposal of the Government of Asturias to establish minimum distance restrictions for the implementation of battery parks. According to UNEF, these restrictions, which establish distances of one kilometer from population centers and 500 meters … Continue reading The restrictions on photovoltaic energy storage in Asturias are unfounded
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