EASE reply to ENTSO-E public consultation on the updated input data and assumptions for the Cost-Benefit Analysis for the definition of a minimum activation time period (Tmin) for Limited Energy Reservoirs (LER) in Continental Europe Synchronous Area.
July 2024 / Policy Papers
Guiding Principles to Develop an EU Methodology to Assess Flexibility Needs
New legal provisions in the energy market design regulation reform have been introduced requiring Member States to carry out an Assessment of Flexibility Needs (AFN) with a 5 to 10-year look-ahead. Therein, MSs will analyse the contribution of various flexibility sources in meeting the defined needs. All Member States will implement the same EU methodology to produce an AFN report and interpret these results to set a non-fossil flexibility target and sub-targets for energy storage and demand response. ENTSOE and EU DSO are assigned the task of developing the methodology.
It is key for stakeholders to be consulted on the methodology's development. This EASE position paper on guiding principles to develop an AFN methodology aims to ensure that energy storage technologies are properly taken into account in the methodology.
EASE reply to ENTSO-E public consultation on the updated input data and assumptions for the Cost-Benefit Analysis for the definition of a minimum activation time period (Tmin) for Limited Energy Reservoirs (LER) in Continental Europe Synchronous Area.
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.
EASE has prepared a position paper with suggested amendments to the Draft Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), initially submitted as a response to the Public Consultation to the Commission seeking the views of relevant stakeholders on a draft for this framework.
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.
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.
