European energy storage battery production

How big is battery storage in Europe?

pacity of battery stationary storage was just 1.5 GW396. In EU installed capacity in 2015 was 0.6 GWh397 (which should be less than 0.6 GW).According to EASE398, the European annual energy storage mark t (other than pumped hydro, i.e. mostly batteries) grew to 1.7 GWh in

Why is battery development important for the EU?

The development and production of batteries has become a strategic imperative for the EU, enabling the clean energy transition and as a key component of the competitiveness of the automotive sector. To help the EU become a global leader in sustainable battery production and use, in 2018 the Commission published a strategic action plan on batteries.

How big is EV battery production in the EU?

on battery cells for e-mobility and storage in the EU which has reached 44 GWh as of the end-2020. Annual production volumes are increasing. This constitutes roughly 6% of the of global EV lithium-ion cell manufacturi

What is batteries Europe?

Batteries Europe, launched in 2019, is the technology and innovation platform of the European Battery Alliance, run jointly by the Commission and stakeholders in the battery industry.

Why is energy storage important in the EU?

It can also facilitate the electrification of different economic sectors, notably buildings and transport. The main energy storage method in the EU is by far 'pumped hydro' storage, but battery storage projects are rising. A variety of new technologies to store energy are also rapidly developing and becoming increasingly market-competitive.

Does the EU monitor battery production?

33 Crucially, the Commission does not monitor EU production of battery cells sufficiently. Eurostat currently reports on quantities (units) of batteries produced44 regardless of their energy capacity in Watt-hours, which is the essential market indicator.