European Union Energy Storage Power Generation

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How many megawatts of energy storage were installed in Europe in 2024?

Historic and forecasted megawatt installs of energy storage across Europe. Image: EASE / LCP Delta. A total of 11.9GW of energy storage across all scales and technologies was installed in Europe in 2024, bringing cumulative installations to 89GW.

How does energy storage work in the EU?

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.

What is the European Commission doing about energy storage?

The European Commission in 2020 published a study on energy storage, which summarized some previous studies and reports, explored current and potential energy storage markets in Europe, and set out policy and regulatory recommendations for energy storage.

Was 2024 a record year of energy storage deployments?

According to the ninth annual edition of the European Market Monitor on Energy Storage (EMMES) from trade association European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) and research consultancy LCP Delta, 2024 was a record year of deployments.

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