New energy storage in the EU

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How big is Europe''s energy storage capacity?

The latest edition of the European Market Monitor on Energy Storage by LCP Delta and The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), released today, highlights Europe''s rapid expansion in energy storage capacity, which reached 89 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2024.

How many battery energy storage systems were installed in Europe in 2024?

21.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) was installed in Europe in 2024, marking the eleventh consecutive year of record breaking-installations, and bringing Europe’s total battery fleet to 61.1 GWh. However, the annual growth rate slowed down to 15% in 2024, after three consecutive years of doubling newly added capacity.

How many megawatts of energy storage were installed in Europe in 2024?

Historic and forecasted megawatt installs of energy storage across Europe. Image: EASE / LCP Delta. A total of 11.9GW of energy storage across all scales and technologies was installed in Europe in 2024, bringing cumulative installations to 89GW.

Which European countries adopted energy storage in 2024?

The rate of energy storage adoption varied across European countries in 2024. Pumped-hydro storage (PHS): Italy, France, Germany, and Spain had the largest capacities. Residential electrochemical storage: Germany and Italy remained the top markets despite a slowdown.

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