Energy storage in eastern europe

What is the Energy Storage Summit Central Eastern Europe?

The Energy Storage Summit Central Eastern Europe has successfully concluded, bringing together key industry stakeholders from across the region to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in energy storage.

Why should EU countries consider the 'consumer-producer' role of energy storage?

It addresses the most important issues contributing to the broader deployment of energy storage. EU countries should consider the double 'consumer-producer' role of storage by applying the EU electricity regulatory framework and by removing barriers, including avoiding double taxation and facilitating smooth permitting procedures.

What is batteries Europe?

Batteries Europe, launched in 2019, is the technology and innovation platform of the European Battery Alliance, run jointly by the Commission and stakeholders in the battery industry.

Should battery storage be a gas-centric market?

Julian Jansen, senior director for strategy, market development and policy for global battery storage system integrator Fluence, said there was a great opportunity to shape markets at a much earlier stage than in other more developed ones, where storage has had to be “fitted in” to a gas-centric market design.

How can EU countries improve capacity mechanisms?

EU countries should also consider instruments, such as competitive bidding procedures (in line with state aid rules) to achieve the necessary flexibility and improvements in the design of certain parameters within capacity mechanisms.

Which countries have a storage auction?

Storage auctions: Hungary is set to have its first storage auction for around 900MWh of new electricity storage by the end of 2026. Renewables auctions, with a specific requirement for storage: This is an option currently explored in Bulgaria, to help fund 1.4GW of renewables along with 350MW of storage.