Press Releases
Commission Electricity-Bills Proposal Makes Progress on Double Charging — But Leaves Double Taxation Unresolved
Energy Storage Europe welcomes stronger recognition of storage in network tariffs and calls on the European Parliament and Council to close the remaining gaps by adopting clear EU rules against double taxation.
READ MOREElectrification Action Plan Sets the Ambition – EU Now Needs Delivery Roadmaps, Including for Energy Storage
Energy Storage Europe (ESE) welcomes the European Commission's Electrification Action Plan as a major route towards a more competitive, resilient and affordable European economy. By setting a long-term direction for electrification and recognising the central role of flexibility, the Plan sends an important signal to investors, industry and energy consumers alike.
READ MOREEnergy Storage Europe Welcomes the EU Tripartite Agreement on Energy Storage and Calls for Strategic EU Actions to Accelerate Deployment
EU signed the Tripartite Agreement on Energy Storage—the most comprehensive political recognition of energy storage at EU level to date. At Energy Storage Europe, we look forward to working with the European Commission, Member States and industry partners to turn today's political signal into implementation.
READ MOREEurope's energy storage capacity surges past nuclear as system needs grow
In 2025, Europe surpassed 100 GW of installed storage capacity for the first time, and by Q2 2026 storage overtook nuclear as a source of installed power capacity. With electrochemical storage forecast to grow by a further 153 GW by 2030, energy storage is becoming a core pillar of Europe's future electricity system.
READ MOREAccelerateEU Sends a Clear Signal — Europe’s Future Competitiveness Depends on Energy Storage
Energy Storage Europe has prepared a press release onAccelerateEU. AccelerateEU’s signal is loud and clear. Now is the moment to accelerate deployment at scale by investing massively in solutions that can be built and deployed in Europe.
READ MOREStatement on the Industrial Accelerator Act
On 4 March 2026 the European Commission published the Industrial Accelerator Act. The Act introduces Made in Europe requirements for the procurement and auction of numerous industrial products, including energy storage technologies.
READ MOREStatement on the Battery Booster Strategy
European Commission published the Battery Booster Strategy as part of the European Automotive Action Plan. The strategy includes a Battery Booster Facility to support battery manufacturing in the European Union, and measures to strengthen the European battery supply chain.
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