How big is Europe's battery storage market?

By the end of 2023, Europe’s total operating BESS fleet reached around 36 GWh. The residential segment accounted for 70% of this capacity, followed by large-scale battery systems (21%), and commercial & industrial systems (9%), the European Market Outlook for Battery Storage 2024-2028 report reads.

What is batteries Europe?

Batteries Europe, launched in 2019, is the technology and innovation platform of the European Battery Alliance, run jointly by the Commission and stakeholders in the battery industry.

What happened to battery energy storage systems in Germany?

Small-scale lithium-ion residential battery systems in the German market suggest that between 2014 and 2020, battery energy storage systems (BESS) prices fell by 71%, to USD 776/kWh.

What are the benefits of battery energy storage in Europe?

Increasing the use of renewables in the energy mix allows energy imports to be reduced, with clear benefits for Europe’s energy independence and security. The decarbonisation of the energy mix and reductions in overall CO2 emissions are other clear, positive outcomes of an increased use of Battery Energy Storage in Europe.

Should battery energy storage be regulated in the EU?

The EU’s legislative and regulatory framework should guarantee a fair and technology-neutral competition between battery technologies. Several mature technologies are available today for Battery Energy Storage, but all technologies have considerable development potential.

Can battery energy storage solve Europe's energy challenges?

In order to deploy renewables and to release their potential for ensuring a stable and secure energy supply, Europe needs to work to overcome the intrinsic limits of renewables. One solution to these challenges is Battery Energy Storage.