Policy Papers
EASE Solar+Storage Position Paper
EASE published a position paper on unlocking the value of solar + storage systems at the customer level, a fundamental step to facilitate the widespread introduction of variable renewables at lowest costs for the society. EASE calls for policymakers to incentivise active consumers to employ their solar + storage devices in a way that contributes to the optimal, cost-effective operation of the grid.
READ MOREThe Future of Energy Storage in the EU
In the framework of the Electricity Coordination Group, which gathers electricity experts from each Member State, EASE submitted a response to the European Commission's Public Consultation on the future of energy storage in the European Union.
READ MOREEstablishment of the ETS Innovation Fund
EASE submitted a response to the European Commission Public Consultation on the “Establishment of the ETS Innovation Fund”. The EC legislative proposal for a revised EU emissions trading system (ETS) reform involves the creation of an ETS Innovation Fund (IF). Given the importance of the funding that could be available to energy storage projects in the future, EASE drafted a reply to the public consultation.
READ MOREAll Continental European and Nordic TSOs’ Proposal for a Cost Benefit Analysis Methodology
EASE submitted a response to the ENTSO-E Public Consultation on “All Continental European and Nordic TSOs’ proposal for a Cost Benefit Analysis methodology”. EASE welcomes the efforts and wishes to propose several amendments and clarifications, since some aspects of the proposed methodology might lead to strong distortions of the results or to an incomplete CBA.
READ MOREEASE Thermal Storage Position Paper
EASE published its position paper “Thermal Energy Storage” (TES), highlighting the role of TES in supporting the energy transition. EASE proposes three concrete short-term actions that can further leverage the actions proposed by the Commission in the “Clean Energy for All Europeans” Package.
READ MOREEASE Recommendations on Sectoral Integration Through Power-to-Gas/Power-to-Liquid
EASE published its recommendations on Sectoral Integration Through Power-to-Gas/Power-to-Liquid (PtG/PtL) that would help in overcoming key regulatory barriers that are still blocking developments in the PtG and PtL sectors.
READ MOREEASE Position on Energy Storage Deployment Hampered by Grid Charges
EASE published its position paper “Energy Storage Deployment Hampered by Grid Charges”, which highlights the significant differences in grid charges across countries to which large-scale pumped hydro storage (PHS) power plants are exposed today.
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