How will the European Commission support large-scale energy storage in Spain?

The European Commission on Monday approved a new aid scheme for the deployment of large-scale electricity storage in Spain. Subsidies will be available for standalone energy storage sites, projects installed alongside renewable energy facilities, and storage planned as part of thermal power plants.

Should energy storage operators compete for subsidy contracts?

In several countries, revised capacity markets now allow energy storage operators to compete for subsidy contracts on a more equal footing with power generators. Support from the European Battery Alliance and €1 billion in loans from the European Investment Bank in 2020 alone should help shore up investor confidence.

Can Spain deploy large-scale energy storage with co-financing of 85%?

The European Commission on Monday greenlit a new aid scheme to enable Spain to deploy large-scale energy storage with co-financing of up to 85%. The European Commission on Monday approved a new aid scheme for the deployment of large-scale electricity storage in Spain.

How does the EU support the European solar PV manufacturing sector?

Over the last years, the EU has taken initiatives to strengthen its support to the European solar PV manufacturing sector, which includes several globally competitive companies in several steps of the value chain.

Why did Europe's storage capacity installation rate fall 40% in 2019?

The storage capacity installation rate in Europe fell by 40% year on year in 2019, according to a report by the International Energy Agency. This decline was largely due to sluggish deployment of grid-scale applications, while behind-the-meter installations have fared much better, the report noted.

Does Europe support battery energy storage?

Policy support for battery energy storage is gaining momentum across Europe as national governments remove regulatory barriers and the EU pledges financial support for this emerging technology.