The latest news on energy storage for european users

What is the European energy storage inventory?

A new interactive platform delivers real-time clean energy storage insights as Europe shifts toward sustainable energy sources. Energy storage helps to balance supply and demand. The European Energy Storage Inventory is the first of its kind at European level to show all forms of clean energy storage solutions.

How can the EU save energy?

With adequate growth in electricity storage, demand side flexibility and cross-border interconnectivity to help take advantage of abundant home-grown clean power, the EU could reduce fossil dependance, avoid costly energy imports, and protect consumers and businesses from volatile international energy prices.

Which countries have the most storage facilities in Europe?

Europe’s current total operational power is around 66 GW, and planned projects mean this might double to 132 GW by 2035. According to findings from the inventory, Germany, Italy and Spain have the main relevant storage facilities among the member States.

How does solar power affect battery storage in the EU?

Years of strong solar growth and high gas prices have increased electricity price volatility across the EU, strengthening opportunities for battery storage. In turn, batteries can increase power demand at peak solar times, supporting solar revenues.

What is the EU energy technology inventory?

The inventory provides policymakers with up-to-date data to shape energy security strategies and the EU's revised Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan). The inventory also has the potential to feed into the Clean Energy Technology Observatory, ensuring that storage trends are considered in EU-wide energy technology assessments.

Why is storage important?

Storage also reduces reliance on imported fossil fuels, improving energy independence, and promotes decentralised energy systems that are positioned closer to users, so improving infrastructure resilience and adaptability. Europe’s current total operational power is around 66 GW, and planned projects mean this might double to 132 GW by 2035.