Battery Storage Europe Platform recommendations on the Industrial Accelerator Act

Battery energy storage is playing an increasingly important role in Europe's energy system, supporting grid stability, security of supply and the integration of renewable electricity. The Battery Storage Europe Platform's recommendations outline how the Industrial Accelerator Act can support both the scale-up of European manufacturing and the continued growth of the battery storage market.

The recommendations advocate a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to industrial policy. They address areas including foreign investment, Union-origin requirements, auctions, cybersecurity and battery storage system definitions, while emphasising the need to avoid supply constraints, excessive costs and barriers to deployment. The proposed amendments are designed to strengthen Europe's competitiveness, support investment across the battery value chain and ensure battery storage can continue scaling at the pace required to meet the EU's energy and climate objectives.