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How many energy storage facilities are there in Europe?

Europe currently has 913 energy storage facilities in operation, with a combined capacity of 67 GW. The predominant technology is mechanical storage (54.6 GW) with pumped storage hydropower plants. However, electrochemical storage, including lithium - ion and flow batteries, is catching up, at 11 GW.

What is the European energy storage inventory?

From pv magazine Germany The European Commission has officially launched the European Energy Storage Inventory, a real-time dashboard for energy storage. The goal is to list all planned and operational energy storage projects in Europe by location and technology. The dashboard can be filtered by country, project status and technology.

What is energy storage Europe Association?

Energy Storage Europe Association is actively shaping the legal and R&D funding framework for energy storage at EU level. Members gain direct influence in the European decision-making process. Members benefit from the Energy Storage Europe Association’s expertise and technical know-how, and they can participate in EU-funded research projects.

Why is energy storage growing so fast in Europe?

The fleet of energy storage projects in Europe, including both pumped hydro and battery energy storage systems of all sizes, is expanding rapidly. This growth is set to continue at a strong pace through 2030, fueled by technological advancements, supportive policies, and other key factors.