European energy storage company directory

Why is energy storage important in Europe?

In Europe, there is a growing consensus amongst policymakers that energy storage is crucial to securing affordable and low carbon energy. In May 2022, European Union launched their REPowerEU plan, a part of the European Green Deal, which mandates that 45% of Europe’s energy generation needs to come from renewable sources by 2030.

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).

Which countries support the deployment of energy storage?

EASE supports the deployment of energy storage to enable the cost-effective transition to a resilient, carbon-neutral, and secure energy system. The report covers 14 countries; Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Norway, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Which companies are accelerating energy storage?

Because of the growing importance of energy storage, Storm4 decided to spotlight six companies in the European market that are accelerating the sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, Nortvolt is an operator of lithium-ion battery plants intended to produce batteries for variety of solutions, including evs and battery 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.

Does the Netherlands need energy storage?

With a very high renewable energy penetration and a congested electricity grid, the Netherlands has a big need for energy storage. This is highlighted by the TenneT’s estimation for ~9GW of storage needs by 2030. The regulatory environment improved for FoM in 2023 with a reduction on grid fees.