Is european energy storage safe

Does energy storage contribute to the security of electricity supply in Europe?

Funded by the Commission, this independent study, entitled “ Energy Storage Study - Contribution to the security of electricity supply in Europe ”, analyses the different flexibility energy storage options that will be needed to reap the full potential of the large share of variable energy sources in the power system.

Why is energy storage important in Europe?

The 18 May REPowerEU plan must now also recognise the critical role of storage in delivering clean, home-grown and affordable energy for all Europeans”. In November 2022 EASE together with Breakthrough Energy, SolarPower Europe and WindEurope have launched a campaign to stress the importance of energy storage for Europe to achieve energy security.

Does the EU need energy storage solutions?

The EU urgently needs a massive and rapid roll-out of energy storage solutions. Some of the solutions we have today to balance renewable generation – mostly dispatchable fossil generation such as gas-fired power plants – run contrary to Europe’s climate, energy independence, and security of supply ambitions.

How much gas is stored in the EU?

Gas storage in the EU is now at more than 90%. It was 30% in February 2022, and since then we have been working with EU countries to increase Europe’s energy reserves In order to secure the EU's energy supply at affordable prices, the Commission and the Member States have established an EU Platform for the common purchase of gas, LNG and hydrogen.

What does the European Commission say about energy storage?

The Commission adopted in March 2023 a list of recommendations to ensure greater deployment of energy storage, accompanied by a staff working document, providing an outlook of the EU’s current regulatory, market, and financing framework for storage and identifies barriers, opportunities and best practices for its development and deployment.

Is energy storage the key to decarbonising the EU energy system?

The Commission has published today a series of recommendations on energy storage, with concrete actions that EU countries can take to ensure its greater deployment. Analysis has shown that storage is key to decarbonising the EU energy system.