EASE position paper on guiding principles to develop an AFN methodology which aims to ensure that energy storage technologies are properly taken into account in the methodology.
July 2024 / Policy Papers
Introduction of Voluntary Templates for Power Purchase Agreement Contracts in the EU Energy Market
EASE has prepared a response to ACER's public consultation on templates for voluntary Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in the EU energy market. The response highlights that while current voluntary PPA templates serve as a solid foundation for negotiations, they often require modifications. This is due to the need to accommodate specific product conditions, varying national jurisdictions across Europe, and market-specific responsibilities such as grid connection delays, force majeure events, and fluctuating prices.
The response underlines that power generation assets, prospective storage solutions, and constraints imposed by public bodies or multi-buyer contracts can lead to delays and increase costs. To address these challenges, private initiatives must reflect industry demands and be adaptable over time.
EASE advocates for a flexible voluntary template that offers various options to adapt to specific clauses and leverages Electricity Market Design provisions. Such a template would lower entry barriers, streamline processes, and ensure standardised procedures, ultimately facilitating a more efficient and adaptable PPA market.
EASE position paper on guiding principles to develop an AFN methodology which aims to ensure that energy storage technologies are properly taken into account in the methodology.
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.
