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Poland, Italy lead Europe’s battery storage revenue rankings A new Clean Horizon analysis estimates annual revenue potential for battery energy storage systems (BESS) across European markets, with Poland, Italy, and the Iberian Peninsula among the strongest performers while also highlighting early signs of market saturation.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 02, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Energy Dome to build 23 MW/200 MWh carbon battery in Ireland The project has secured land, planning consent, and a grid connection and has been awarded a 10-year capacity contract. It is expected to come online in 2028.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Jul 01, 2026
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RWE, PPC complete 930 MW solar cluster in Greece Germany’s RWE and Greece’s PPC have finished building nine solar farms in northern Greece. The two partners are now working on two additional projects in the area with a combined capacity of 567 MW, due for commissioning next year.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 01, 2026
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Research & Development
Vertical agrivoltaics for oats Researchers in Sweden studied oat production under a vertical agrivoltaic system during the 2024 growing season, comparing it with ground-mounted and open-field conditions. Results showed that crop performance was generally higher under agrivoltaic systems, highlighting their potential for productive dual land use.
Emiliano Bellini
Jul 01, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Portugal sets September auction for 1.05 GW of energy storage Portugal will hold an auction on Sept. 14 for 1.05 GW of energy storage capacity, including 750 MW of standalone battery storage and 300 MW paired with renewable energy projects, under a new national strategy targeting 3 GW of battery storage by 2030.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 01, 2026
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European heatwave drives up electricity prices The weekly average electricity price stood in excess of €115 ($131.08)/MWh across most major European markets last week after much of the continent dealt with a heatwave, AleaSoft says.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 30, 2026
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Research & Development
Europe could integrate 614 GW of solar within hourly demand limits Research assessing the demand-constrained solar potential of 38 European countries finds the continent could feasibly deploy around 614 GW of solar, before storage or flexibility measures are added.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 30, 2026
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EU approves 45 GW energy storage target in bid to reduce gas exposure Tripartite agreement puts new energy storage obligations on 22 member states, while renewable and energy storage developers commit to robust deployment pipeline, and multinational investors prepare to assign more capital to segment. More funds for EU manufacturing anticipated plus significant C&I segment expansion.
Matthew Lynas
Jun 30, 2026
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EU launches call to accredit cross-border renewable energy projects The sixth round of calls for EU cross-border renewable energy projects looking to obtain priority status is open until October 6. The accreditation gives projects eligibility to apply for grants for studies or construction under the Connecting Europe Facility.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 29, 2026