What is the Energy Storage Summit Central Eastern Europe?

The Energy Storage Summit Central Eastern Europe recently concluded, gathering key industry stakeholders to discuss the rapid growth of energy storage in the region. The event underscored the importance of factors like grid integration, government support, and energy security in driving this expansion.

Could a 5% battery capacity ensure optimal integration of PV in Europe?

A 5% battery capacity level could ensure optimal integration of PV in Europe. The varying level of RES curtailment could be handled by 5% battery capacity. Country heterogeneity is observed in the optimal level of batteries. Batteries can ease the strong cannibalisation effect of PV plants.

Is battery energy storage a solution to Europe's energy crisis?

Europe is at the forefront of decarbonisation efforts, with already achieved results and ambitious goals for the coming decades, particularly in the power sector. However, the greening of the European electricity system also requires increasing flexibility . Battery energy storage systems (BESS) represent a crucial component of the solution.

Why is energy storage important in the CEE region?

However, one of the most pressing challenges for the CEE region remains the effective integration of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, into the existing grid. This is where energy storage solutions are becoming increasingly vital.

What is the optimum battery to Vres capacity ratio?

The important message of Fig. 6 is that a European optimum exists at around 5 % BESS capacity, where this share represents the battery to vRES capacity ratio. The medium scenario in this case means roughly 15 % higher PV deployment than the present RePower target for the EU.

Does planned PV capacity affect Bess capacity development?

While the deployment of photovoltaic plants represents the most significant driver of flexibility needs, as evidenced by the latest National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and available information on active policies and measures, there is no evident correlation between planned PV capacity and BESS capacity developments in European Member States.