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Can battery energy storage solve Europe's energy challenges?

In order to deploy renewables and to release their potential for ensuring a stable and secure energy supply, Europe needs to work to overcome the intrinsic limits of renewables. One solution to these challenges is Battery Energy Storage.

How many battery energy storage systems were installed in Europe in 2024?

21.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) was installed in Europe in 2024, marking the eleventh consecutive year of record breaking-installations, and bringing Europe’s total battery fleet to 61.1 GWh. However, the annual growth rate slowed down to 15% in 2024, after three consecutive years of doubling newly added capacity.

Can battery energy storage help decarbonise the European energy mix?

One solution to these challenges is Battery Energy Storage. Technology advancements, social needs and market demand are rapidly making batteries an attractive solution for decarbonising the European energy mix.

Does Europe have a sustainable battery supply chain?

Following its first analysis of Europe’s battery value chain development vis-a-vis the US Inflation Reduction Act in 2023 , the report provides an update on the progress made, including an in-depth industry analysis, along with a toolbox of industrial policies for Europe to secure a resilient and sustainable battery supply chain domestically. 2.

Where is the battery storage market in Europe?

*In the European Market Outlook for Battery Storage, the Europe region refers to the EU-27 + the UK + Switzerland. Spain analysis from the report Last year Spain installed less than 250 MWh of batteries (14th biggest market in Europe 2024).

What are the benefits of battery energy storage in Europe?

Increasing the use of renewables in the energy mix allows energy imports to be reduced, with clear benefits for Europe’s energy independence and security. The decarbonisation of the energy mix and reductions in overall CO2 emissions are other clear, positive outcomes of an increased use of Battery Energy Storage in Europe.