The EASE Guidelines on Safety Best Practices for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are designed to support the safe deployment of outdoor, utility-scale lithium-ion (Li-ion) BESS across Europe. These guidelines aim to assist developers, manufacturers, service providers, and all stakeholders in the value chain—including relevant authorities, first responders, and permitting bodies—in implementing safety practices that align with regulatory requirements and technical standards.
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, 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 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.
Featuring in EASE’s publications and events, such as the Energy Storage Global Conference, gives you visibility and the opportunity to strengthen your network among storage experts.
EASE has joined 62 other businesses and civil society organisations in signing a letter calling for the Commission to maintain at least 30% horizontal spending target for investments in climate and the environment in the post‑2027 Multiannual Financial Framework.
On 2 July 2025, the European Commission published guidance on renewables, grid infrastructure and network tariffs. The communication aims to accelerate the rollout of grids, storage infrastructure and design future-proof electricity network charges. Energy storage can bring benefits that will lower system costs and consumer bills, as network charges are expected to rise across the EU.
The agreement contributes to the development of climate technologies, or cleantech, in a first-of-a-kind project to support European energy resilience, helping stabilise the power grid and promoting decarbonisation in the energy industry.
EASE joins over 130 private sector organisations calling on governments to anchor renewables, efficiency, storage and grids at the core of national energy plans and policies.
The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) is proud to launch its tenth annual Student Award recognising outstanding graduate student research in the field of energy storage!
EASE, along with other European Renewable Energy and Storage Industries, has sent a joint letter to the European Commission asking for dedicated innovation support under Horizon Europe.
On 27 May 2025, over 200 participants attended the webinar on the "EASE Guidelines on Safety Best Practices for Battery Energy Storage Systems". The Guidelines are designed to support the safe deployment of outdoor, utility-scale lithium-ion (Li-ion) BESS across Europe.
Energy storage is a key enabler of the European Union’s decarbonisation and energy security objectives, yet current grid fee structures often act as barriers to its deployment. This position paper outlines critical challenges related to network tariffs and charges that create market distortions and discourage much-needed investments in flexibility.
EASE shares key overviews on the latest publication of the European Commission’s assessment of the Member States’ updated National Energy and Climate Plans.
On 27 May 2025, over 200 participants attended the webinar on the "EASE Guidelines on Safety Best Practices for Battery Energy Storage Systems". The Guidelines are designed to support the safe deployment of outdoor, utility-scale lithium-ion (Li-ion) BESS across Europe.