Policy and Regulatory Framework | JRC SES
The EU has developed a forward-thinking, supportive regulatory framework to encourage energy storage deployment as part of its ambitious clean energy and climate goals.
Europe''s Battery Storage Strategy at Crossroads as Policy Support
Europe''s ambition to become a global hub for energy storage system (ESS) manufacturing is facing a sobering reality check.
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY STORAGE
The Coalition aims at accelerating the decarbonisation of the European energy system by increasing the deployment of sustainable and clean energy storage solutions to support renewables.
What European energy policies to look out for in 2026
A number of important energy policy and other legislative proposals are due from the European Commission in 2026.
New report: EU installs 27.1 GWh of new batteries in 2025 as utility
27.1 GWh of new battery capacity installed in 2025, marking the EU''s 12th consecutive record year for battery storage deployment. 55% of all new capacity came from utility-scale systems,
Why renewables and electrification hold the keys to EU energy security
The EU''s low-carbon transition is important not only for tackling climate change, but also offers critical benefits for energy security in a bloc where a high dependence on imported fossil fuels
Statement on the European Grids Package
10 December 2025 — Today, the European Commission published the Grids Package, addressing critical bottlenecks in grid connections, permitting, and infrastructure planning. These issues have
Energy Storage Legislation Updates in the European
Discover the evolving policies and regulations of the European Union and United Kingdom, with both issuing landmark legislation in the energy storage.
Energy storage
The main energy storage method in the EU is by far ''pumped storage hydropower'', which works by pumping water into reservoirs when there is an electricity surplus in the grid - for example
Energy storage remains ''significantly underutilised'' in EU
The report, ''Overview of Energy Storage Deployment in Europe,'' details the accelerating growth of adoption across a variety of technologies, including mechanical pumped hydro and