Why should the EU invest in energy storage?

The EU should create a framework to support investment in storage technologies, from lithium-ion batteries to pumped storage power plants and hydrogen storage. Effective energy storage will reduce the risk of further sudden power outages. Third, the EU should accelerate the pace of digitalisation of energy systems.

Does Europe need a long-duration energy storage system?

Europe’s transition requires more than short bursts of power and unquestionably in the Mediterranean countries. We need systems that store energy for hours or even days. Long-duration storage ensures factories can operate through night shifts and cloudy spells. And it’s gaining traction.

Does Europe need energy storage?

Europe needs energy storage, and fast. Factories depend on uninterrupted power. So do logistics hubs, data centers, and food processing plants. Even a 30-minute outage can cause: BESS shields industrial operations. With the right system, a facility can switch to stored energy instantly during a blackout. No downtime. No losses.

Does the EU need a new approach to energy security?

Most importantly, however, the power cut demonstrated that the EU and its member states require a new approach to its energy security and infrastructure. First, the EU and its member states should urgently speed up investment in the modernisation and expansion of energy grids, especially along cross-border interconnectors.