EASE, in collaboration with LCP Delta, has launched the ninth edition of the European Market Monitor on Energy Storage (EMMES). This report highlights Europe’s rapid expansion in energy storage capacity, which reached 89 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2024.
In 2024, EASE has been instrumental in shaping policies for the evolving energy storage sector. From fostering the battery industry and ensuring effective EU legislation to developing safety guidelines and promoting sustainable raw materials, its work has driven meaningful progress. EASE Activity Report 2024 is now available!
EASE has issued statements on two key European Commission initiatives launched on 26 February. The Clean Industrial Deal boosts renewables, industrial decarbonisation, and clean tech manufacturing, while the Affordable Energy Action Plan supports energy storage deployment and viability.
EASE is actively shaping the legal and R&D funding framework for energy storage at EU level. Members gain direct influence in the European decision-making process.
Members benefit from EASE’s expertise and technical know-how, and they can participate in EU-funded research projects. EASE is currently involved in many EU-funded projects.
EASE gathers knowledge, information and data about future market developments that can help the energy storage stakeholders to adapt to the changing business environment.
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On 26 February, the European Commission introduced two major initiatives: the Clean Industrial Deal will set the direction for faster renewable energy deployment, industrial decarbonisation, and clean technology manufacturing; the Affordable Energy Action Plan outline key measures that will shape the deployment and economic viability of energy storage in the coming years.
European civil and cleantech society urges the Commission to deliver a bold Clean Industrial Deal to strengthen the EU’s cleantech leadership and net zero economy.
NTPC Ltd., India’s largest integrated power generation company, has announced the launch of its first CO2 battery energy storage project – a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable and innovative energy solutions. The project shall be executed on a Turnkey basis by M/s. Triveni Turbine Limited along with their technology partner M/s. Energy Dome.
Naturgy, in collaboration with the City of Energy Foundation (CIUDEN) attached to the Institute for Just Transition (ITJ) under the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO), has successfully completed the first tests for the installation and commissioning of an energy storage system based on second-life batteries from Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles.
On 27 January, the Estonian government coalition announced plans to hold auctions for offshore and onshore wind parks, each with a capacity of 2 TWh. These auctions, set to be launched in April, are part of broader efforts to transition to renewable energy and enhance the country's energy security.
On 29 January 2025, the European Commission presents the Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of this mandate. The Compass revolves around three core areas for action: innovation, decarbonisation, and security.
The ninth edition of the European Market Monitor on Energy Storage (EMMES) by the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) and LCP Delta, is now available, highlighting Europe's rapid expansion in energy storage capacity, which reached 89 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2024. The report also projects continued strong growth through 2030, driven by technological advancements, policy support, and other key factors.
EASE reply to ENTSO-E’s Public Consultation on the 10-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) calls for a more balanced consideration of energy storage technologies and a clearer breakdown of the economic impacts and costs of proposed scenarios.
EASE reply to the European Commission’s Public Consultation and Call for Evidence Feedback on proposal for a Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) Implementing Act aiming at further specifying non-price criteria for renewable energy auctions.
In 2024, several new regulatory initiatives were introduced, marking a period of significant growth driven by key policy advancements and the collective efforts of EASE, its members, policymakers, and stakeholders.