Does the EU need a strategy to energy storage?

The need for an EU strategy to energy storage, coherent with the overall energy and climate policies, was hence already highlighted in 2013. The paper listed a number of actions covering the EU strategy, support to consumers, market design, R&I and investments.

What type of energy storage is in the EU?

The main energy storage reservoir in the EU is currently and by far Pumped Hydro Storage. As their prices plummet, new batteries projects are rising. This type of facilities can be coupled with renewable (wind or solar) farms. Li-ion batteries represent most of electrochemical storage projects.

What is the main energy storage reservoir in the EU?

The main energy storage reservoir in the EU is currently, and by, far Pumped Hydro Storage. As their prices plummet, new batteries projects are rising. Lithium-ion batteries represent most of electrochemical storage projects.

How does the EU's Energy Storage Directive affect regulatory frameworks?

For example, the EU’s Energy Storage Directive sets targets for member states to deploy a minimum amount of energy storage capacity by 2030. However, the implementation and interpretation of these directives have varied, leading to inconsistencies in regulatory frameworks.

How can variable RES be integrated in the EU electricity system?

The increasing integration of variable RES in the EU electricity system, mainly wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, necessitates flexibility sources such as dispatchable generation, storage, or demand response to maintain the supply-demand balance.

Should energy storage be integrated into existing policy frameworks?

Meanwhile, others, like the UK, have focused on integrating energy storage into existing policy frameworks, such as the Capacity Market and Contracts for Difference schemes. The large-scale deployment of energy storage systems poses significant technical and operational challenges for grid operators.