What is the European energy storage inventory?

A new interactive platform delivers real-time clean energy storage insights as Europe shifts toward sustainable energy sources. Energy storage helps to balance supply and demand. The European Energy Storage Inventory is the first of its kind at European level to show all forms of clean energy storage solutions.

Why is energy storage important in the EU?

It can also facilitate the electrification of different economic sectors, notably buildings and transport. The main energy storage method in the EU is by far 'pumped hydro' storage, but battery storage projects are rising. A variety of new technologies to store energy are also rapidly developing and becoming increasingly market-competitive.

Why is electricity storage important in the European energy landscape?

The European energy landscape is undergoing a profound change: the driver of this development is the ever-faster integration of renewable energy sources in order to reduce carbon emissions and achieve climate targets. Electricity storage systems play a central role in this process.

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.

What is the EU energy technology inventory?

The inventory provides policymakers with up-to-date data to shape energy security strategies and the EU's revised Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan). The inventory also has the potential to feed into the Clean Energy Technology Observatory, ensuring that storage trends are considered in EU-wide energy technology assessments.

Why should energy storage technologies be deployed?

An appropriate deployment of energy storage technologies is of primary importance for the transition towards an energy system. For that reason, this database has been created as a complement for the Study on energy storage - contribution to the security of the electricity supply in Europe. The database includes three different approaches: