Analysis of eastern european energy storage field

Why should the EU invest in energy storage?

The EU should assess the techno-economic potential of storage – in all its forms – as another important source of system flexibility, and work on policies and incentives needed to unlock such potential. This includes pumped hydro, batteries, both at large scale and distributed level and thermal (heat and cold) storage.

What is the European storage database?

With information on assets in over 29 countries, it is the largest and most detailed archive of European storage. While the report is focused on electrical storage, the database holds project information for multiple other storage technologies (e.g. pumped hydro, CAES, gravity, large-scale thermal etc).

What should the European Union do for the energy sector?

The European Union should : Boost energy sector action for Europe’s short-term recovery with large-scale programmes for renovation, and by lifting barriers for investment in energy projects and promoting the clean energy industries and infrastructure of the future.

How will gas affect central and Eastern Europe?

The direct effects are being felt most strongly in Central and Eastern Europe. Gas plays an important role in Central and Eastern Europe’s industry, power generation and space heating. The region’s gas demand could even increase in the coming years as coal fired power plants are phased out.

Why is gas market integration important in Eastern Europe?

The completion of gas market integration in Eastern Europe has been the focus of EU efforts in recent years to ensure the free flow of gas at competitive prices to improve security of supply. At the same time, the use of gas in the EU is changing.

Which countries could offer gas storage capacity in Europe?

Hungary, Slovak Republic and Ukraine could offer storage capacity for other countries in the region, which would help integrate regional markets. Gazprom had control over some of Europe’s largest gas storage facilities, notably Jemgun, Rheden and Haidach (Germany/Austria).