Strategically placed battery storage would unlock gigawatt hours of additional renewable feed-in and shore up Croatia's volatile midday power prices, a new study finds.
Energy costs shape competitiveness in both global and local markets. As fossil and nuclear prices continue to rise, solar and wind are no longer marginal technologies but increasingly represent the smart money in power generation.
A study by the Hrvoje Požar Energy Institute and the University of Zagreb finds battery storage cuts system costs by up to 15 percent, supporting payback within around ten years.
New analysis finds Croatia may require up to 1,620 MW of battery storage to support renewable expansion and shows how needs vary across different deployment scenarios.
HTW Berlin’s latest annual study of residential PV battery systems finds new efficiency highs among leading products, but persistent gaps between top and lower-ranked systems.
The B2B trade fair arrives in the Austrian capital for the first time at the end of April. Exhibition space at the Austria Center is booking up quickly. Secure your free tickets now!
Entry into BloombergNEF’s Tier 1 storage ranking signals growing C&I demand and stricter bankability criteria, including deployment in projects of at least 10 MW or 10 MWh over the past two years.
Croatia’s government announced new funding programmes for solar, heat pumps and battery storage as researchers unveiled a comprehensive study on battery storage locations at the SolarFlex conference in Zagreb.
The UK’s National Fire Chiefs Council has updated its guidance for grid-scale battery storage, introducing a more detailed risk-based framework that covers site design, emergency response and system operation.
SolarFlex Croatia in Zagreb will spotlight battery energy storage as a critical contributor to grid flexibility, alongside the presentation of a new national study assessing the technology’s role in Croatia’s power system.
The Spanish solar association Unef recently hosted its fourth Storage and Hydrogen Summit in Madrid. Participants from politics, regulatory bodies and industry examined storage, market design, financing and permitting.
Croatian Solar Flex 2026 brings together investors to examine battery storage potential and the role of demand-side flexibility in lowering energy costs.
With the integration of the Thurrock project in Essex, Statkraft and emsys VPP are deepening their cooperation in optimising large-scale battery assets for the UK power market.
Residential batteries are spreading fast alongside rooftop solar, and insurers are starting to pay attention. Dutch solar insurance expert Harry Wolkenfelt highlights the growing importance of siting and protective measures.
Most C&I storage systems today do more than one job. They maximise use of rooftop solar, shave peak loads, take advantage of low-cost grid power when available, smooth frequency fluctuations and keep the lights on during grid interruptions. In short, they deliver real, tangible value. Don’t miss our upcoming investor newsletter on 11 February 2026 – sign up now.
National distribution system operator HEP ODS confirms Croatia’s battery storage framework is ready for investment as operational guidelines near completion.
Germany pioneered the expansion of photovoltaics, but has also encountered the limits of its system: overloaded grids, negative electricity prices and lengthy permitting processes. Thomas Hartauer of CAV Partners explains how Italy is tackling these challenges.
Visitors to the world’s largest agricultural machinery trade fair left no doubt: independence from external power is now front of mind, driving momentum and raising the bar for renewable integration in modern farming.
Five industrial‑scale battery projects across the EU have secured a combined €640 million from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund.
The new solar generator in Oryahovo combines over 100,000 PV modules with 107 MWh of energy storage, supporting energy trading and strengthening Bulgaria’s power grid.
Solar park development in Croatia comes with challenges, but rooftop installations are thriving through refinancing and self-consumption. Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from RES Croatia share their insights into market trends and the support from Zagreb.
A major battery facility will be built at a critical transmission bottleneck between Scotland and England, enhancing grid reliability while opening opportunities for the surrounding economy and community.
The 2025 Green Energy Fair is scheduled for late October and will feature the latest products and solutions for the solar energy transition, along with an extensive specialist programme.
A wine grower and farmer built a solar-powered well to supply water for his remote cattle shed. With no grid connection, off-grid solar was the clear solution.
Inion Software is testing AI algorithms in energy storage at Iki, one of Lithuania’s largest supermarket chains. The project targets improved safety, greater energy independence and higher return on investment with PV and smart storage.
