Paris energy storage policy

Can energy storage be handled in other European countries?

This study examines these challenges and gaps by investigating the case study of Cyprus while also presenting the handling of energy storage in other European countries such as Germany and Poland.

How does Article 15 protect energy storage facilities?

Article 15 provides active customers with storage facilities certain protections, while Articles 31, 32, and 40 require DSOs and TSOs to ensure that energy storage operators can participate effectively in the market and guarantee the availability of services from storage facilities.

Does the Department need a regulatory and legislative framework for energy storage?

As an emerging technology, the Department recognizes the need for a regulatory and legislative framework for energy storage. Such a framework should be developed through a thorough policy analysis process to ensure an appropriate level of consideration.

Are the proposed national electricity market rules relevant to energy storage?

A cross-matching exercise between the provisions of the European legislation and the proposed national legislation has led to the identification of the gaps and discrepancies in the elements of the proposed national electricity market rules in relevance to energy storage.

What are the benefits of energy storage?

The use of energy storage can also be beneficial for smaller systems, for example a single household, when used in conjunction with renewable energy systems. The combination of BESS and renewables can maximize electricity production and self-consumption from about 30% to around 60–70%.

What should the Commission do about energy storage?

Calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy on energy storage to enable the transformation to a highly energy-efficient and renewables-based economy taking into account all available technologies as well as close-to-market technologies and keeping a technology-neutral approach to ensure a level playing field; 3.