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Energy Leaders Highlight the Critical Role of Storage in the Energy Transition
The Energy Storage Global Conference 2025 organised by the Energy Storage Europe Association from 14–16 October, brought together industry stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in energy storage policies and markets, with an additional focus on the Benelux region.
READ MOREEASE Becomes the Energy Storage Europe Association, Marking 15 Years of Sector Leadership
The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) today announced a rebranding to better reflect the rapid evolution of the energy storage role in the energy storage system. EASE will now be known as the Energy Storage Europe association, with a new identity designed to give the sector a stronger visibility. This transformation marks a significant milestone as the association approaches its 15th anniversary and reflects the central role that energy storage now plays in Europe’s energy future.
READ MOREStatement on the European Commission’s guidance on renewables, grids infrastructure and network tariffs
On 2 July 2025, the European Commission published guidance on renewables, grid infrastructure and network tariffs. The communication aims to accelerate the rollout of grids, storage infrastructure and design future-proof electricity network charges. Energy storage can bring benefits that will lower system costs and consumer bills, as network charges are expected to rise across the EU.
READ MOREStatement on Clean Industrial Deal and Affordable Energy Action Plan
On 26 February, the European Commission introduced two major initiatives: the Clean Industrial Deal will set the direction for faster renewable energy deployment, industrial decarbonisation, and clean technology manufacturing; the Affordable Energy Action Plan outline key measures that will shape the deployment and economic viability of energy storage in the coming years.
READ MOREEnergy Storage Europe Association Statement on the Publication of the Competitiveness Compass
On 29 January 2025, the European Commission presents the Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of this mandate. The Compass revolves around three core areas for action: innovation, decarbonisation, and security.
READ MOREEnergy Leaders Highlight the Critical Role of Storage in the Energy Transition
The Energy Storage Global Conference 2024 (ESGC), organised in Brussels by EASE – The European Association for Storage of Energy, as a hybrid event, on 15 - 17 October, gathered over 400 energy storage stakeholders and covered energy storage policies, markets, and technologies.
READ MOREStatement on the Publication of the Electricity Market Design Reform in the EU Official Journal
The revision of the Electricity Market Design has been officially published in the EU Official Journal on 26 June 2024. This landmark legislation significantly focuses on energy storage. With its entry into force now defined, the timeline by which Member States must comply with various provisions is established.
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