15.09.2025 /

Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework Briefing

Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework Briefing

EASE has prepared an analysis of the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), adopted on 25 June 2025 and in force until 31 December 2030. CISAF sets the rules under which Member States can design support schemes to decarbonise EU industries and strengthen their global competitiveness. It replaces the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF), CISAF provides the legal pathways and ceilings for national governments to grant aid, while continuing to operate alongside existing instruments such as the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy and the General Block Exemption Regulation.

The briefing is structured as follows:

  • Chapter 1 provides an overview of CISAF, explaining its adoption, objectives, and role in the broader EU State aid architecture. It highlights the dual challenge of accelerating decarbonisation while safeguarding industrial competitiveness.
  • Chapter 2 connects CISAF provisions to practical applications, offering a “beginners’ guide” on how Member States can translate CISAF’s legal framework into concrete support schemes.
  • Chapter 3 presents a topic-by-topic analysis of CISAF measures, covering:
    • General Rules – Scope, eligibility, and compatibility criteria for aid measures.
    • Aids to Accelerate the Rollout of Renewable Energy – Support for large-scale renewable generation.
    • Aids to Low-Carbon Fuels – Framework conditions for hydrogen and other sustainable fuels.
    • Aids for Non-Fossil Flexibility and Capacity Mechanisms – Support for grid stability and security of supply.
    • Temporary Electricity Price Relief for Energy-Intensive Users – Measures to ease energy cost pressures during the transition.
    • Aids for Industrial Decarbonisation – Support for “behind-the-meter” low-carbon technologies in industry.
    • Aids for Cleantech Manufacturing Capacity – Ensuring sufficient EU-based production of strategic technologies.
    • Innovation Fund-Linked Schemes – Specific support tied to EU-level innovation priorities.
    • Aids to De-Risk Private Investment – Tools to leverage private capital for industrial transformation.
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29.01.2025 /

ESGC 2024

ESGC 2024

The seventh edition of the Energy Storage Global Conference (ESGC) organised by EASE took place on 15 – 17 October 2024 as a hybrid event at Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels.

Building on six successful conferences since 2014, the three-day event brought together over 400 energy storage professionals, researchers, more than 20 exhibitors, and over 50 speakers, both onsite and online. Participants gained insights into how the energy storage sector is growing and must evolve to serve as the bridge to achieving the energy targets set for 2030 and 2050.

Over three days, representatives from various countries gathered to discuss advancements in energy storage technologies, regulatory frameworks, policy updates, and market trends. They emphasised that energy storage is essential for managing the increasing share of renewable energy on the grid while ensuring a stable, reliable energy supply. Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, a Member of the European Parliament, highlighted energy storage’s crucial role in securing energy supply and enabling the transition to a decarbonised electricity system.

However, despite Europe’s progress, issues such as financing, permitting delays, and market design remain. Julia Majewska, Case Handler Officer at the European Commission, stressed the need to design public support measures that enhance, rather than disrupt, competition and regulatory reforms.

The second day focused on the evolving landscape of energy storage. Key topics included the integration of ESG principles in energy storage, strategies for optimising revenue in storage markets, and insights into the future of longer-duration technologies. Additionally, participants explored innovative business models such as Heat-as-a-Service and drew valuable lessons on enhancing grid resilience from the experiences in Ukraine.

During the third day, several panel discussions took place, focusing on safety standards, supply chain and raw materials, and energy storage hybridisation. Piotr Szymański, Director of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre stated: “Prosumerism empowers consumers and households to become more active in the energy sector” underscoring the potential of prosumers—individuals who both produce and consume energy—to transform Europe’s energy landscape. He highlighted that integrating storage solutions at the household and community level could lead to significant efficiency gains and further decarbonise the grid.

This edition of the Energy Storage Global Conference provided valuable insights on energy storage and showcased itself as a leading event for the industry giving access to current knowledge and important contacts in the field.

Access the virtual event platform, session recordings and presentations here!

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18.04.2023 /

European Commission Loosens State Aid Rules for Energy Storage

European Commission Loosens State Aid Rules for Energy Storage

The European Commission adopted a renewed version of the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework in line with the European Commission’s Green Deal Industrial Plan on 9 March 2023. The general purpose of the Framework is to temporarily loosen EU State Aid rules in order to allow Member States to accelerate the funding of the net-zero transition in response to the economic impacts of Russia’s war in Ukraine and the US Inflation Reduction Act.

The Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework is complemented by more targeted and permanent changes to the General Block Exemption Rules (GBER), which allow the European Commission to suspend reporting requirements on select energy storage installations.

The EASE Secretariat prepared a briefing on the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework with a focus on the state aid relevant to the energy storage industry. An additional short brief presents the European Commission’s targeted amendments to the General Block Exemption state aid rules (GBER). 

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18.04.2023 /

The Critical Raw Materials Act Briefing

The Critical Raw Materials Act Briefing

The European Union proposed the Critical Raw Materials (CRM) Act on 16 March 2023. The CRM Act focuses on identifying and mapping the supply and demand of critical and strategic raw materials of which some are used in the development of energy storage technologies and developing sustainable and responsible sourcing strategies. The CRM Act also aims to reduce Europe’s dependence on imports of critical raw materials and promote the recycling and reuse of these materials to minimize waste and environmental impact. Ultimately, it is intended to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of raw materials, thereby supporting the growth of the EU’s green economy and its efforts to mitigate climate change.

Together with an overview of the accompanying documentation, the EASE Secretariat prepared the analysis of the Act and its potential impact on the energy storage industry.

EASE has published an updated version of its brief analysis on 29 June 2023, which you can access below.

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05.04.2023 /

The Net-Zero Industrial Act: Analysis of Proposed Measures to Foster Cleantech Manufacturing in Europe

The Net-Zero Industrial Act: Analysis of Proposed Measures to Foster Cleantech Manufacturing in Europe

The Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), announced by the European Commission on 16 March 2023, aims to increase the EU’s domestic manufacturing capacity of cleantech equipment. The NZIA streamlines permitting procedures, incentivizes public procurement of cleantech, ensures a skilled workforce, and fosters innovation through regulatory sandboxes. The act also creates a list of eight key technologies to achieve the EU’s climate targets, with batteries and energy storage included. The NZIA establishes that the EU’s manufacturing capacity of strategic net-zero technologies should be at least 40% of the Union’s annual deployment needs by 2030.

The EASE policy team has worked on this dossier to understand what the impact on the energy storage system will be and prepared an in-depth analysis for the EASE members.

 

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23.03.2023 /

Welcome on Board Elpedison

Welcome on Board Elpedison

The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) is glad to extend a warm welcome to its newest member Elpedison who joined EASE in February 2023. Mrs Katerina Karali Regulatory and Business Development Director at Elpedison, accepted to discuss with us the expertise of Elpedison, in energy storage and expectations from this collaboration with EASE.

EASE: Mrs Katerina Karali, thank you very much for accepting this interview. We are very really happy to have Elpedison among our members and we would like to know more about your activities in the sector. Could you summarise the most interesting insights from the work of your company for energy storage?

I would like to thank you for the warm welcome and for giving us this opportunity to speak about our activities in the sector. We are very pleased to join EASE and we look forward to working with you to promote energy storage and support your mission. ELPEDISON is the result of the joint venture between HELLENiQ ENERGY, one of the largest commercial and industrial energy Groups in South-East Europe and Edison, the longest-running electricity production utility in Europe and one of the largest in Italy. We are a leading energy company in the production & supply of electricity and the supply of natural gas.

We have a storage license for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to be located in Central Greece and we are actively seeking to expand our portfolio. We are also exploring the potential of other storage technologies focusing especially in long duration options, finding suitable partners and pilot projects to participate in.

EASE: We look forward to a very fruitful collaboration with you and to receive Elpedison inputs for our Working Groups and Task Forces. What created the interest from your company to join EASE?

EASE is the leading member – supported energy storage association in Europe representing companies and organisations across the sector’s entire value chain. We believe that EASE is an excellent vehicle to support the deployment of energy storage in Europe and we wanted to be part of this effort. EASE provides a great communication and learning platform that allows members exchange experiences, insights and ideas. Working together with all the leading energy storage companies in Europe is definitely beneficial, while we can contribute in shaping the sector’s future. EASE also provides a variety of services and tools, such as advocacy, market intelligence, the latest policy regulations and information sharing which are very useful and tailor made to our needs. 

EASE: What is your vision for how energy storage can contribute to the energy transition?

Energy storage is expected to play a key role in the transition towards carbon neutrality by supporting the deployment of higher shares of renewables to the grid. This though needs to be done in a reliable manner which requires both technological evolution and regulatory framework adaptation. Energy storage has the capability to provide a variety of grid services such as flexibility, fast-response ancillary services and grid congestion management. Using energy storage to balance power grids through the provision of ancillary services increases the flexibility of the power system and helps integrate more renewables especially storage of long duration type. Deploying energy storage can defer the need for new investments in grid infrastructure by meeting peak demand with stored energy, reduce grid congestion and improve the utilization of the assets.

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31.03.2023 /

The Electricity Market Design Revision's Impact on Security of Supply, Flexibility, and Energy Storage

The Electricity Market Design Revision’s Impact on Security of Supply, Flexibility, and Energy Storage

The European Commission presented its proposed changes to the Electricity Market Design on 14 March 2023. Although the scope of the proposal is limited, it has the potential to significantly affect the energy storage industry. The proposal aims to maintain the current price signals and overall framework of day-ahead and intraday markets while introducing some adjustments, striking a good balance between public involvement and market-based mechanisms. The main goals of the proposal are to promote investments in renewable energy and flexibility, minimize energy price volatility, and safeguard consumers against price spikes. The main provisions that will potentially affect the energy storage sector are thoroughly analysed in this document, trying to also identify potential areas of improvement.

This analysis also include the European Commission Recommendation on Energy Storage, which builds upon the European Commission Staff Working Document on Energy Storage, which recognises that “energy storage can play a crucial role in the current and future energy system”. The Recommendation complements the Electricity Market Design revision.

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17.03.2023 /

The Electricity Market Design Revision and the European Commission’s Work on Energy Storage

The Electricity Market Design Revision and the European Commission’s Work on Energy Storage

On 14 March 2023, the European Commission published a proposal and staff working document related to the Electricity Market Design revision, as well as four documents related to energy storage: The Staff Working Document on Energy Storage, The European Commission Recommendation on Energy Storage, The ENTEC Study on energy storage and The Joint Research Center study on Europe’s flexibility needs.  

EASE policy team has prepared a new in-depth analysis for the EASE members on how energy-related initiatives presented by the European Commission on the 14th of March 2023 will impact the flexibility and energy storage sector.

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14.11.2022 /

Laying Down a Framework to Accelerate the Deployment of Renewable Energy

Laying Down a Framework to Accelerate the Deployment of Renewable Energy

EASE has prepared a short briefing on the Commission’s emergency proposal for a Council Regulation addressing the acceleration of permitting for renewable energy installations in the EU. This emergency proposal was released on 9 November 2022 and seeks to fill the gap of immediacy accelerating permitting while Renewable Energy Directive III and other REPowerEU policies continue to be negotiated next year.

The proposal specifically includes energy storage co-located with solar energy installations in permitting acceleration and places energy storage in the overriding public interest which serves public health and safety.

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31.10.2022 /

Policy Options to Mitigate the Impact of Natural Gas Prices on Electricity Bill

Policy Options to Mitigate the Impact of Natural Gas Prices on Electricity Bill

EASE has prepared a short briefing on the non-paper addressing policy options to mitigate the impact of natural gas prices on electricity bill. This Commission non-paper is published in response to the European Council on 20 October 2022 calling on the Commission to submit concrete decisions on steps to address the EU energy market, particularly options for an EU gas price cap mechanism.

The non-paper lays out possible options for the Commission in a cost-benefit analysis of a cap in recognition of not modifying the merit order of electricity generation, to prevent increase in gas consumption, to address financial and distributional effects and to address the flow of gas beyond EU borders.

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19.09.2022 /

The Long and Short of It: Long Duration Energy Storage for Europe’s Future

The Long and Short of It: Long Duration Energy Storage for Europe’s Future

On 15 September 2022, EASE together with Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council co-organised a webinar “The Long and Short of It: Long Duration Energy Storage for Europe’s Future” to discuss long duration energy storage for Europe’s future.

Experts from the LDES Council and EASE presented the most recent reports, storage targets, and learnings of companies based in Europe who are leading the way for long duration energy storage.

Panellists discussed their viewpoints on Europe’s clean energy future and how storage provides flexibility and stability both with renewable energy sources and without.

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24.09.2021 /

CBAM and ETS: Impact on Energy Storage

CBAM and ETS: Impact on Energy Storage

With the Fit for 55 Package, the European Commission has published an ambitious set of measures: among these, the Emission Trading System (ETS) revision and the new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). EASE has prepared an analysis on what does the CBAM mean for the energy storage sector, as well as, revision of the EU ETS and its goals set for 2030.

While the former isn’t disruptive of the previous situation, despite including new sectors as road transport, buildings, and maritime transport, as well as strengthening the aviation carbon market, the latter represents a novelty in global trade.

The new CBAM will include imports of electricity, iron, aluminium, steel, certain fertilisers, and cement: after an transitional phase between 2023 and 2025, it should be fully implemented for all imports from all countries not covered by the EU ETS; moreover, the general layout of the compliance procedure will follow that of the ETS.

The analysis provided in these reports highlights the most relevant sections of these legislative instruments, alongside a provisional assessment of the impact they will have on the storage sector.

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15.11.2023 /

ESGC 2022

ESGC 2022

Access the virtual event platform, session recordings and presentations here, until 13 October 2023!

The fifth edition of the Energy Storage Global Conference (ESGC) was held on 11 – 13 October 2022 and was organised by EASE – The European Association for Storage of Energy, in collaboration with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, as a hybrid event at Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels, as well as online.

This edition gathered over 365 onsite and online participants representing EU and national policymakers, utilities, manufacturers, suppliers, consultancies, the research community, DSOs, TSOs, and National Regulatory Authorities. Participants had the chance to hear insight from over 85 speakers on how the energy storage sector is evolving and must evolve. The ESGC 2022 gained support from 8 sponsors – EDF, Enel X,  , Intilion, LDES Council, Saft and

The conference kicked off with a keynote speech by Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission, in charge of Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight. The Commissioner stated that the “deployment of energy storage solutions in Europe must accelerate” acknowledging that energy storage “…will help facilitate the integration of renewables and the electrification of the economy, while increasing the flexibility and security of the energy system.”

The first day, dedicated to policy, included presentations delivered by sector experts and panel discussions, focused on topics such as the political support required for energy storage uptake, energy market design, energy storage policy implementation and the decarbonisation of the energy system.

The second day, dedicated to market, looked at the economic viability of energy storage technologies, the types of funding available, the challenges and opportunities for investments in both mature and maturing markets around the world, as well as the role of TSOs and DSOs in ensuring a functioning market for energy storage. 

Finally, the third day, dedicated to technologies, provided insight on the JRC’s vision for energy storage as well as addressed topics such as optimising infrastructure, combined energy storage technologies, long duration energy storage, raw materials, modelling frameworks, minimising the environmental footprint, interoperability and digitalisation.

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28.11.2022 /

ESGC 2023

ESGC 2023

The sixth edition of the Energy Storage Global Conference (ESGC)  organized by EASE took place on 10 – 12 October 2023 as a hybrid event at Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels, as well as online.

Built on the foundations of five successful conferences organised since 2014, the three-day event, organised by the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), gathered over 380 energy
storage professionals, researchers, exhibitors, speakers, and policymakers, both onsite and online.

Participants had the chance to hear insight from over 60 speakers on how the energy storage sector is evolving and must evolve as it represents the bridge to achieve energy targets set for 2030 and 2050.

Representatives from around the world came together for three days to discuss the latest developments on energy storage technologies, regulatory and policy frameworks, and the future energy storage market. The conference kicked off with a keynote speech by Anne Weidenbach from the European Commission who remarked that “Energy storage and flexibility services have moved from the background of the energy sector to the forefront”.

Following the agenda:

  • The first day was dedicated to Policy. Participants had the chance to gain in-depth information about the new Electricity Market Design, new subsidies and State Aid, and how the European Union plans to foster energy storage.
  • The second day focused on Market and new business opportunities. Best practices and trends from around the world were discussed, as well how to identify opportunities in opening markets for investments in energy storage.
  • The third and last day was about Technology and its latest innovations. Attendees could learn more about critical raw materials in the energy storage sector, explore the role of energy storage in the Industry field, and discover the latest innovations with leading experts.

This edition of the Energy Storage Global Conference provided valuable insights on energy storage and showcased itself as a leading event for the industry giving access to current knowledge and important contacts in the field.

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21.02.2022 /

ESGC 2020

ESGC 2020

The fourth Energy Storage Global Conference took place on 19 – 21 October 2021 for the first time as a hybrid event, in-person at the Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels and online. The event was organised by EASE – The European Association for Storage of Energy, with the support of the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission.

The event gathered 350 participants including top-level European energy professionals and representatives from European Institutions. Representing utilities, DSOs, TSOs, suppliers, consultancies, the research community, policymakers, and National Regulatory Authorities, 130 speakers shared inputs on their activities in the energy storage sector. The ESGC 2021 gained support from 5 sponsors – EDF, CellCube, Iberdrola, NGK and Uniper; there were 11 exhibitors, all-together, engaging with participants in virtual and on-site booths.

Representatives from around the world came together for three days to discuss the latest developments on energy storage technologies, regulatory and policy frameworks, and the future energy storage market. Mr. Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, opened the conference highlighting that energy storage will be a crucial enabler for achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

  • The first day continued with an overview on how energy storage markets are evolving. Speakers and attendees discussed investments trends, new revenue streams and emerging business models and applications.
  • The second day of the conference provided insights into policy and regulations affecting energy storage. Ms Paula Pinho, Director of the Just Transition, Consumers, Energy Efficiency and Innovation Directorate at the European Commission, stressed how energy storage is central for the achievement of the EU Green Deal and EU’s decarbonisation objectives.
  • Lastly, the third day focused on energy storage technologies and the importance of competitive, green and safe solutions. Participants were able to discuss innovative energy storage technologies. The value of storage not only for flexibility, but importantly its role in energy shifting, resilience, reliability and capacity provision to the energy system was a key takeaway.

This edition of the Energy Storage Global Conference provided valuable insights on energy storage and showcased itself as a leading event for the industry giving access to current knowledge and fantastic contacts in the field. Moreover, it was an honour to celebrate EASE’s ten-year anniversary and work achieved during this time.

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26.11.2014 /

ESGC 2014

ESGC 2014

From 19 to 21 November 2014, EASE organised the first Energy Storage Global Conference in the Cercle National des Armées in Paris, together with ESA and ATEE-CSE (respectively the American and French Energy Storage Association), DG Joint Research Centre and DG Energy of the European Commission and Sandia National Laboratories.

More than 150 delegates attended this first conference, which saw 40 speakers from the European Commission, the National Administrations, Industry, Research Centres and other National & International bodies.

During the 3 days conference, experts from all over the world discussed the latest trends in various energy storage technologies, compared business cases and assessed regulatory issues across segments and countries.

Patrick Clerens, Secretary General of EASE, and Matthew Roberts, Executive Director of ESA, summarised the main conclusions of the conference:

  • Defining ‘energy storage’ in a policy and regulatory context is a high priority.
  • Entry barriers and undue tariffs affecting storage need to be eliminated.
  • Energy Storage systems are established, revenue generating solutions in some energy and services markets. In order to realise the high potential of additional value streams, further efforts are needed in the areas of technology, regulation and market design.
  • Several energy storage technologies have reached technical maturity and are available on an industrial scale. RD&D must further be supported to unlock the full potential of each technology, enable upscaling and cost reduction, and to enable the emergence of new technologies.
  • We must emphasise collaboration – It is critical to moving global markets to enable storage.

A survey taken during the event showed a 95% satisfaction level with the conference, its organisation, its speakers, its content, and its relevance. Equally, there was a general consensus to see it repeated in the future.

In her closing address Ms Colette Lamontagne, Director of Navigantand ESA Chairwoman, asked the delegates to play an active role in developing energy storage markets:

“Collaboration between these many countries is key to unlocking energy storage’s full potential. This conference has set the stage for continued advancement – but let’s not rest with what we have accomplished here. Instead let’s turn this momentum into a global opportunity to make electric grids more resilient and efficient.”

 

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29.09.2016 /

ESGC 2016

ESGC 2016

The second edition of the Energy Storage Global Conference took place at the Arsenal, in Brussels, from 27 to 29 September 2016.

More than 220 delegates attended the Conference, which saw 49 speakers from the industry, research centres and international bodies from the electricity, renewables and storage sectors, as well as representatives from the European Commission, the European Parliament, and national administrations.

During the 3-day conference, experts from all over the world discussed the latest trends in a wide range of energy storage technologies, compared business cases, and assessed regulatory issues across segments and countries.

Dr Zucker, Scientific/Technical Projects Officer at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, Mr Clerens, Secretary General of EASE, and Mr Raadschelders, Vice-President of EASE, summarised the main conclusions of the conference as follows:

  • The speakers unanimously agreed that energy storage will play a vital role in the future energy system which is undergoing important changes right now. Energy storage technologies are rapidly developing and are already commercially viable for a number of applications. It is now time for policymakers to catch up with these developments and create an enabling regulatory environment.
  • Defining ‘energy storage’ in the upcoming Energy Market Design legislation is, therefore, a top priority to clarify its role in the energy system and to increase investor confidence.
  • The Energy Market Design regulation also needs to address a number of barriers hampering the deployment of energy storage in Europe, such as undue tariffs and double-taxing of energy storage devices, unclear rules around the ownership of energy storage, and non-market based provision of ancillary services.
  • European policies for R&D in energy storage are using the right tools, but more funding is needed to reach the full potential of each energy storage technology, support continued upscaling and cost reductions, and encourage the emergence of new technologies in which European industries could become globally competitive.
  • The continued cooperation of all different stakeholders including industry, utilities and regulators is vitally important to implement storage successfully as a value-adding element in the future energy system.

 

Mr Maroš Šefčovič, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Energy Union

 

Mr Dominique Ristori, Director-General for Energy at the European Commission

Ms Andreea Strachinescu, Head of Unit New Energy Technologies and Innovation in the Directorate General for Energy

Mr Michel Matheu, Head of Strategy in the European Affairs Division of Electricité de France (EDF)

Mr Matt Roberts, Executive Director of the Energy Storage Association (ESA)

 

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26.10.2018 /

ESGC 2018

ESGC 2018

The Energy Storage Global Conference 2018 officially closed its doors on 26 October 2018 after three intensive days of discussions on energy storage technologies, policy, and markets. The ESGC 2018 confirms the success of the previous two editions thanks to the involvement of over 300 participants from all around the world, as well as 75 speakers and 16 exhibitors.

Mr Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the Energy Union, kicked off the Energy Storage Global Conference on 24 October 2018 by highlighting the role of energy storage as a critical link in the chain of the entire energy transition and modernisation of the European economy. During an interview with Mr Patrick Clerens, EASE Secretary General, the Vice-President also stressed the importance of large-scale deployment of energy storage to support the rapid decarbonisation of the energy system as required by the Paris Agreement.

The first day of the conference focused on the many different energy storage technologies that are being developed and deployed around the world. Speakers and participants explored the challenges and opportunities associated with each technology, and the immense value for the energy system of having a wide range of energy storage technologies available.

On day two, the conference focused on how to shape a better legislative and regulatory framework for storage, taking into account the rapid technological transformations. Speakers and panellists debated the European and the international perspective on energy storage policy and energy market design, and issues such the role of regulated entities in energy storage and the links between storage and clean mobility.

The final day of the conference was dedicated to exploring the economic viability of energy storage projects, the different revenue streams available to storage, and the barriers faced by different actors interested in financing or developing storage projects.

The three-day conference underlined that rapid technological change requires a shift in mindset when it comes to designing an enabling policy framework for energy storage and to ensuring a robust business case for storage.

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11.02.2020 /

EASE - European Commission Innovation Fund Workshop

EASE – European Commission Innovation Fund Workshop
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