Category: Storage developers
The French energy market is unique within the European Union, primarily because of its significant reliance on nuclear energy, which accounts for approximately 70% of the country’s electricity generation. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, only account for around 15%. This is a drastic difference compared to other European countries such as […]
Spain is an interesting case in terms of its past battery storage strategy. Although the country is a European leader in the development of renewable energy sources, particularly hydro and solar, it lacks a significant battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio, unlike countries such as the UK, Italy and Germany. While these countries have already […]
Along with the UK and Germany, Italy is one of the most attractive markets for battery storage in Europe. Like many other European countries, the Italian energy market is undergoing a fundamental change. Due to the significant development of new renewable energy sources, battery storage plays a pivotal role in ensuring grid stability and security […]
In the wake of the energy transition, battery storage systems are currently experiencing a boom in installation and planning. They enable solutions to a wide range of challenges associated with the expansion of PV and wind energy plants. For example, they offer the possibility of stabilising the power grid and preventing expensive grid interventions. In […]
As previously discussed in a similar article, Spain is one of Europe’s leading developers of battery storage projects. The Government continues to expand its battery storage capacity with the launch of €160m worth of grants to fund 600MW of battery storage projects which will be connected to the grid by 2026. This article will discuss […]
According to Dutch grid operator TenneT, The Netherlands will require 10GW of battery storage projects by 2030 and has seen an increase in the number of projects being realized in the last 12 months thanks to projects overseen by GIGA and Lion Storage. This article will introduce three key projects which will be essential to […]
With this article series we are introducing our readers to leading battery storage developers in Europe. In this article we asked Abingdon-based Renewable Developer Conrad Energy three exciting questions about their storage projects. Can you describe your company and what role the development of storage systems plays in Conrad Energy? Conrad Energy’s pioneering and tech-driven […]
Germany’s battery storage sector is about to experience significant growth in the coming years as outlined in a previous article. In 2022, a reported 434MW of battery storage projects were connected to the grid which was a record for the Germans. In this article, we will introduce three landmark battery storage projects that have been […]
As outlined in a previous research piece, UK’s energy storage capacity has undergone significant growth in recent years. 800MW was connected to the grid in 2022 alone bringing the nation’s capacity to 2.4GW, with a future project pipeline of 34.5GW. In this article, we will introduce three landmark storage projects that have been developed in […]
The Spanish government is targeting the battery storage sector in order to tackle climate change and the current energy crisis. In June 2023, the government announced plans to launch a €160m fund to support 600MW of storage projects which are expected to become online in 2026. The grants issued should cover 40-65% of the project […]