EASE Activity Report 2022

Last year was a significant one for EASE and for the Energy Storage sector.

As soon as the curtains closed on 2022, it was clear that it marked a pivotal year for Europe, sending shock waves across the globe. Safeguarding our Energy Security has become an urgent priority, underscored by geopolitical instability and the increasing pace of the climate crisis.

In this rapidly evolving landscape, Energy Storage is key to achieve an independent and secure access to energy, whilst paving the way for a carbon neutral economy. As we look back on this past year, we can confidently state that we have gained substantial ground on this issue. At EASE, we are determined to continue to forge this path towards a promising future.

Here are some of our achievements in 2022:

• The REPowerEU Action Plan, addressing Europe’s dependance on Russian fossil fuels, enabled EASE to highlight energy storage’s essential role in ensuring security of supply.
• A joint collaboration with Breakthrough Energy, SolarPower Europe and WindEurope brought forth a fruitful awareness campaign called "Energy Security Needs Energy Storage", which benefited from a strong outreach on both the public and policy-making scene.
• EASE, together with 10 other European and national associations, representing key energy stakeholders across the EU, called for More Energy Storage Provisions in Fit for 55. It is currently pending approval, following planned trilogue negotiations.
• In 2022, we achieved record attendance from all corners of the world at the Energy Storage Global Conference, jointly organized with the European Commission Joint Research Centre.
• Ten organisations became EASE members, adding to our diverse and innovative membership base.