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In order to deploy renewables and to release their potential for ensuring a stable and secure energy supply, Europe needs to work to overcome the intrinsic limits of renewables. One solution to these challenges is Battery Energy Storage.
Increasing the use of renewables in the energy mix allows energy imports to be reduced, with clear benefits for Europe’s energy independence and security. The decarbonisation of the energy mix and reductions in overall CO2 emissions are other clear, positive outcomes of an increased use of Battery Energy Storage in Europe.
The EU’s legislative and regulatory framework should guarantee a fair and technology-neutral competition between battery technologies. Several mature technologies are available today for Battery Energy Storage, but all technologies have considerable development potential.
Strong growth occurred for utility-scale battery projects, behind-the-meter batteries, mini-grids and solar home systems for electricity access, adding a total of 42 GW of battery storage capacity globally.
Battery Energy Storage is needed to restart and provide necessary power to the grid – as well as to start other power generating systems – after a complete power outage or islanding situation (black start). Finally, Battery Energy Storage can also offer load levelling to low-voltage grids and help grid operators avoid a critical overload.