Southern Europe''s installed solar capacity grew 23% last year, with wind energy following close behind. But here''s the kicker – grid instability caused 14% of generated renewable energy to
On April 28, 2025, an unprecedented large-scale blackout hit Spain, Portugal and southwestern France, affecting more than 60 million people. This is considered the most serious blackout in
Summary Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are set to play a pivotal role in integrating the increasing variable electricity generation from solar and wind sources.
In recent years, countries across Southern Europe—including Spain, Portugal, and southern France—have experienced an alarming rise in power outages. Driven by extreme
Clean Peaking PlantsBattery-Based Energy Storage Versus Transmission ExpansionProviding Grid InertiaAn obvious option for southern Europe in particular is to modernize and expand interconnection capacity. By linking power markets with different, and ideally complementary, power generation and demand profiles, fluctuations can cancel each other out. Various cross-border transmission projects are under way in the region, such as the 2,000 MW Eurasi...See more on blog.fluenceenergy
On April 28, 2025, an unprecedented large-scale blackout hit Spain, Portugal and southwestern France, affecting more than 60 million people. This is
A new interactive platform delivers real-time clean energy storage insights as Europe shifts toward sustainable energy sources.
Power systems are undergoing a significant transformation around the globe. Renewable energy sources (RES) are replacing their conventional counterparts, leading to a
This study investigates the role of different energy storage technologies in a European electricity sector that complies with the target of net-zero c
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"As the recent power outages in Europe have shown, the need for resilient, modern energy systems is more urgent than ever. We call upon all countries and partners to
As such, grid-connected energy storage has gained the attention of power utilities, regulators, policymakers, and the media across the world as a technology to provide cost
Energy storage is key to addressing southern Europe''s grid flexibility challenges, exacerbated by reliance on natural gas amidst heightened energy security concerns and
The main energy storage method in the EU is by far ''pumped storage hydropower'', which works by pumping water into reservoirs when there is an electricity surplus in the grid -
The race to revolutionize energy storage stands at a critical turning point in 2024. As renewable energy adoption accelerates across Europe, the transformative potential of
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The main energy storage method in the EU is by far 'pumped storage hydropower', which works by pumping water into reservoirs when there is an electricity surplus in the grid - for example on a sunny or windy day - and releasing it when more energy is needed.
Countries like Germany, Denmark, and Sweden are pioneering large-scale storage solutions that integrate seamlessly with their expanding renewable energy networks. The European Union’s commitment to energy independence and sustainability has catalyzed groundbreaking projects across the continent.
In March 2025, the Commission launched the European Energy Storage Inventory, a real-time dashboard that displays energy storage levels across different European countries. It is the first European-level tool of its kind and offers energy storage data across a full range of technologies.
The race to revolutionize energy storage stands at a critical turning point in 2024. As renewable energy adoption accelerates across Europe, the transformative potential of energy storage has never been more significant.
