Why is energy storage important in Europe?

In Europe, there is a growing consensus amongst policymakers that energy storage is crucial to securing affordable and low carbon energy. In May 2022, European Union launched their REPowerEU plan, a part of the European Green Deal, which mandates that 45% of Europe’s energy generation needs to come from renewable sources by 2030.

Is the home storage market growing in Europe?

The market for home storage is growing at a record pace across Europe. For example, in its latest market study for residential energy storage, SolarPower Europe calculates an increase in storage capacity of 71% (3.9 GWh) in the most likely scenario for the past year.

How much storage capacity will Europe have by 2026?

By the end of 2026, the European industry association even expects total storage capacity to increase by 300% to 32.2 GWh, equivalent to 3.9 million European households optimizing the self-sufficiency of their power supply and limiting their electricity costs.

What makes Germany a great storage market?

The top position of the German storage market essentially results from the fact that the demand for systems for domestic and commercial solar power generation is driven by the exploding electricity costs and, at the same time, 70 % of newly installed photovoltaic systems are built in combination with a storage battery.

Who is SSE Renewables?

SSE Renewables, part of the FTSE-listed SSE plc, is a leading developer and operator of renewable energy. Based in the UK and Ireland, the company is expanding globally and aims to significantly boost its renewable energy capacity. By 2027, SSE Renewables plans to reach 9GW of installed capacity, with a goal of over 16GW by 2032.