Energy Storage Innovation and Market Developments: Highlights from the Energy Storage Summit EU 2025

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Energy Storage Summit EU 2025: Co-location, Avoided Emissions, and Europe’s Hottest Markets

Our coverage of the Energy Storage Summit EU 2025, Europe’s largest industry conference, continues with insights from Day 2.

Eku Energy CEO Discusses Risk Dynamics and Capital Cost Strategies

The CEO of Eku Energy, a storage platform backed by investor Macquarie, shared insights regarding the company’s market entry and strategy, highlighting the growing recognition of storage as a vital infrastructure asset. He also provided perspectives on battery energy storage system (BESS) capital expenditures and procurement strategies.

Debate on Storage Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

During a panel discussion at the Energy Storage Summit EU in London on February 19, a speaker noted, “To toll or not to toll seems to be the question. Rather, the question you should be asking is with whom and how much.”

Investor Perspectives on Trade War Effects on BESS Pricing

An investment manager from the pension fund Railpen commented that the ongoing trade disputes have had minimal impact on the battery storage industry thus far.

Lion Storage Achieves Financial Close on 1.4GWh BESS in the Netherlands

Developer Lion Storage has successfully secured financial closure for a 1.4GWh battery energy storage system project in the Netherlands.

Energy Storage Summit EU 2025: Day One Highlights

The Energy-Storage.news team continues to provide daily highlights and insights from the Energy Storage Summit EU in London, UK.

Long Duration Energy Storage Council Interview

Editor Andy Colthorpe conducted an interview with Gabriel Murtagh, the director of markets and technology at the Long Duration Energy Storage Council.

Developer Submits 362MWh BESS Application in California

On February 21, 2025, the US development arm of Spain’s Ignis submitted an application to the California Energy Commission to develop a battery storage facility exceeding 350MWh in Alameda County, under the regulatory body’s Opt-In Certification Programme.

Bramley BESS Project in the UK Goes Live

The 100MW/331MWh Bramley BESS project in the UK, developed by BW ESS and Penso Power with BESS solutions from Sungrow, has commenced commercial operations as of February 21, 2025.

ESS Inc CEO Resignation and Strategic Reevaluation

The CEO of ESS Tech Inc, a manufacturer of all-iron flow batteries, has resigned as part of several initiatives aimed at repositioning the company for a more robust future after experiencing slower-than-expected growth.

Pacific Green Sells 500MWh BESS in South Australia

On February 21, 2025, Pacific Green Technologies finalized a deal to sell its 500MWh Limestone Coast North Energy Park BESS in South Australia to Intera Renewables for AU$460 million.

Akaysha Energy Signs Offtake Agreement for Queensland BESS

Akaysha Energy has entered into an offtake agreement with commodities trader Guvnor Group for its 205MW/410MWh Brendale BESS located in Queensland, Australia.

Essential Energy Activates Community Batteries in New South Wales

Essential Energy, a state-owned electricity infrastructure company, has activated three community batteries in the towns of Maloneys Beach, Leeton, and Goulburn in New South Wales, Australia.

Europe’s Battery Storage Market Insights

During a session on February 20, 2025, industry experts emphasized that while Germany and the UK currently lead as Europe’s most active markets for battery storage, there are numerous exciting opportunities in other regions as well.

Longroad Secures PPA for Hybrid Solar-BESS Project in California

Longroad Energy successfully secured a power purchase agreement for one of its hybrid solar and BESS projects in California with Marin Clean Energy on February 20, 2025.

UK Energy Storage Market Update

Despite a 12% year-over-year decline in newly submitted planning applications in 2024, there remains strong interest in the UK energy storage market, with over 17GWh of BESS expected to connect to the grid in 2025, and 9GWh already consented.

EU Roundup: Recent Developments

Recent announcements in Europe include Merus Power securing an order in Finland, while independent power producers Metlen and Aquila Clean Energy EMEA have won government financial support for projects in Italy and Portugal, respectively.

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