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What is the battery storage Europe platform?
BRUSSELS, Belgium (Tuesday 1 July 2025): SolarPower Europe has officially launched the Battery Storage Europe Platform, a major new initiative to drive forward the business case and regulatory framework for battery storage across the European Union. Juhi Dion Sud, newly appointed Head of the Battery Storage Europe Platform, said:
How many battery energy storage systems are there in the EU?
Dion Sud continued: “The EU currently has just over 50 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS). To stay on track for the 2030 renewables targets, this must increase to between 500 and 780 GWh. Our core ask: 10X more battery storage in 5 years.”
Is battery energy storage a solution to Europe's energy crisis?
Europe is at the forefront of decarbonisation efforts, with already achieved results and ambitious goals for the coming decades, particularly in the power sector. However, the greening of the European electricity system also requires increasing flexibility . Battery energy storage systems (BESS) represent a crucial component of the solution.
What is Solarpower Europe?
PV trade body SolarPower Europe is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the tagline SolarPower Europe: solar, storage, and flexibility, and has announced plans for a Battery Storage Europe platform to highlight case studies and regulatory best practice.
Why is Solarpower Europe launching a new platform?
As the leading EU voice for solar – the sector driving significant demand for battery storage – SolarPower Europe is well placed to connect its deep network to the new Platform and the era of solar, storage, and flexibility.
How does solar power affect battery storage in the EU?
Years of strong solar growth and high gas prices have increased electricity price volatility across the EU, strengthening opportunities for battery storage. In turn, batteries can increase power demand at peak solar times, supporting solar revenues.