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A hybrid system comes online with the day

Denmark – 88 MW Stouby site converts to hybrid

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European Energy has secured approval for a 28 MW battery with 112 MWh capacity, with Twig appointed to manage balancing responsibilities across both solar and storage.

Paula Pinho, Teresa Ribera and Dan Jørgensen of the European Commission at the Brussels press conference

EU Commission sets out AccelerateEU energy plan

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A new EU action plan targets fossil fuel costs and faster clean energy rollout, as industry calls for rapid expansion of battery storage to strengthen system resilience and competitiveness.

Battery storage could unlock renewable energy growth in Croatia

Croatia – grid batteries can ease renewable bottlenecks

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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 Storage Inspection is a TÜV-style check for home batteries

Energy Storage Inspection 2026 shows wide efficiency spread

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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.

Opening up the economics of battery storage in Croatia

Croatia – batteries unlock savings and ten-year payback

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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.

At the Intersolar Forum, attention turns to how everything fits together

Intersolar Forum 2026: integration and sector coupling in focus

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From 23 to 25 June, sessions examine how solar combines with storage and other technologies, focusing on integration strategies, grid stability, sector coupling and emerging applications across a renewable electricity system.

Dr. Šarūnas Stanaitis points to the need for early coordination and system-level alignment when combining generation and storage

Lithuania’s storage roll-out sharpens key grid lessons

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Projects bringing solar, wind and battery storage together are proving more complex in practice, as system differences and regulatory requirements extend commissioning timelines and place greater demands on coordination.

Large-scale storage installations underpin flexibility in evolving power systems

Croatia – study outlines need for large-scale battery deployment

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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.

On the right angle: rooftops and public opinion are tilting towards generation

Croatia launches €38 million scheme for rooftop PV and storage

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A new funding framework introduces higher grants for lower-income households and, for the first time, dedicated support for battery systems alongside solar and heat pumps.

Commercial storage opens new trading options while reducing electricity costs

Solar Investors Guide #7 – Commercial storage systems

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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.

Working yard beneath a rooftop solar installation by IBC Solar in Spain

Spain – incentives boost for PV storage and self-consumption

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The parliament in Madrid has ratified a package of 80 measures backed by €5 billion that extends self-consumption rules, eases storage requirements and advances energy communities.

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Fronius Reserva Pro – storage for high energy demand

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As energy demands grow, flexibility and reliability become even more essential. Designed for commercial operations, agricultural businesses and larger residential buildings, the new Fronius Reserva Pro delivers both. This high-performance battery system offers impressive capacity, European cell and module manufacturing, and seamless integration into the Fronius ecosystem.

 

Vienna's Austria Center is one of Europe's leading conference destinations

Strong demand for Solar Solutions Vienna – free tickets available

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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!

LONGi arrives on site, reflecting the continued build-out of rooftop PV capacity

LONGi enters Tier 1 ranking as solar-storage integration takes hold

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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.

Energy professionals and investors meet in Zagreb to consider storage in the transition mix

Croatia – €20 million plan backs solar, heat pumps and storage

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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.

As storage grows, so does the focus on fire risk

UK – NFCC issues updated guidance for grid-scale battery storage

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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.

Solar builds capacity, storage gives the grid room to breathe

Croatia – storage shaping the grid flexibility agenda

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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.

Joan Groizard, Spain’s Secretary of State for Energy, opens Unef’s storage summit in Madrid

Unef summit in Madrid – storage central to Spain’s evolving energy system

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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.

Solar Flex Croatia returns for its second event

Zagreb event spotlights battery storage and grid flexibility

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 Croatian Solar Flex 2026 brings together investors to examine battery storage potential and the role of demand-side flexibility in lowering energy costs.

Alltwalis wind farm in Carmarthenshire, part of Statkraft’s UK portfolio

UK – 300 MW Thurrock battery joins Statkraft virtual plant

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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.

Batteryshelter from Conduct is a snug and safe enclosure for residential batteries

Rising home battery market sharpens focus on safety risks

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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.

Up close and personal with the innovative C&I storage that’s driving European markets

Upcoming investor newsletter: New storage for business and industry

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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.

Storage units remain tethered to solar, sidelined by grid restrictions

Croatia opens distribution grid to battery storage projects

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National distribution system operator HEP ODS confirms Croatia’s battery storage framework is ready for investment as operational guidelines near completion.

Our guest author Thomas Hartauer is founder and CEO of CAV Partners

How Italy is advancing the solar energy transition

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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.

A tango of energy and agriculture – PV and storage lead in the quest for farm independence

Agritechnica 2025 spotlights agri‑PV and storage amid rising uncertainty

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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.