The latest overseas energy storage policy documents

What does the European Commission say about energy storage?

The Commission adopted in March 2023 a list of recommendations to ensure greater deployment of energy storage, accompanied by a staff working document, providing an outlook of the EU’s current regulatory, market, and financing framework for storage and identifies barriers, opportunities and best practices for its development and deployment.

What are energy storage policies?

These policies are mostly concentrated around battery storage system, which is considered to be the fastest growing energy storage technology due to its efficiency, flexibility and rapidly decreasing cost. ESS policies are primarily found in regions with highly developed economies, that have advanced knowledge and expertise in the sector.

What are the main goals of new energy storage development?

The main goals of new energy storage development include: Full market development by 2030. The guidance covers four aspects: 1) Strengthening planning guidance to encourage the diversification of energy storage; 2) Promoting technological progress to expand the energy storage industry system;

How does ESS policy affect transport storage?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that in the first quarter of 2020, 30% of the global electricity supply was provided by renewable energy . ESS policy has made a positive impact on transport storage by providing alternatives to fossil fuels such as battery, super-capacitor and fuel cells.

What are China's Energy Storage plans?

Tell us and we will take a look. On 15 July, national plans for energy storage were set out by the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration. The main goals of new energy storage development include: Full market development by 2030. The guidance covers four aspects:

What are the regulations governing energy storage in Japan?

The Fire Prevention Ordinance and the Electricity Business Act made a distinction between small and large scale ESS usage. Technical standards and regulatory guidelines outline grid connection norms . Table 2. Regulatory Structure of Japan's Energy Storage . Grid Interconnection Code (JEAC 9701–2006) (superseded by JEAC 9701–2012.)