BRUSSELS, Belgium (Tuesday 1 July 2025): SolarPower Europe has officially launched the Battery Storage Europe Platform, a major new initiative to drive forward the business case and regulatory framework for battery storage across the European Union.
Juhi Dion Sud, newly appointed Head of the Battery Storage Europe Platform, said:
“Battery storage is no longer optional – it is essential. Without urgent action, the EU risks stalling its energy transition. We are calling for a tenfold increase in battery storage by 2030. This is vital to sustain the rapid growth of solar and other renewables, and to ensure the EU’s energy security, resilience and competitiveness.”
As a dedicated advocacy organisation for battery storage technology, the Platform will represent the interests of the sector at the EU level. Concretely, this means facilitating engagement with policymakers, delivering constructive legislative trade and investment frameworks for battery storage manufacturing and deployment.
The new platform seeks to fill the gap of specific representation for Battery Storage companies in the EU. As the leading EU voice for solar – the sector driving significant demand for battery storage – SolarPower Europe is well placed to connect its deep network to the new Platform and the era of solar, storage, and flexibility. The move builds on the success of SolarPower Europe’s annual European Market Outlook for Battery Storage, an established point of reference in the energy sector.
Dion Sud continued: “The EU currently has just over 50 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS). To stay on track for the 2030 renewables targets, this must increase to between 500 and 780 GWh. Our core ask: 10X more battery storage in 5 years.”
The Battery Storage Europe Platform launched with support from founding strategic partners, including Renewable Energy Insurance Broker, Statkraft, and SUNOTEC. Over 50 representatives from leading battery storage companies joined the hybrid kick-off strategy day in Brussels.
Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe, said: “Solar and storage are the perfect pair. As solar installations soar across Europe, battery storage must grow at the same pace. We’re delighted to welcome Juhi Dion Sud to lead this Platform – she brings over 20 years of legal and strategic experience, with a strong focus on EU and international trade policy.”
Participation in the Battery Storage Europe Platform is open to members of SolarPower Europe. Strategic Partnership opportunities are also available for organisations interested in taking a leading role in the work of the Platform. Get in touch to explore your involvement with the Platform.
About Juhi Dion Sud
Juhi Dion Sud has practiced trade law in Brussels for nearly two decades. She specializes in EU and international trade defence laws, WTO law, EU regulatory and customs laws.
Prior to joining SolarPower Europe Juhi was a Partner in a leading law firm in Brussels, VVGB Advocaten where she worked for 18 years. Juhi has represented companies, associations and governments from across the world in numerous EU anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard proceedings concerning a diverse range of products including battery electric vehicles, solar panels, solar glass, silicon metal, optical fibre cables, steel products and chemicals as well as other industrial and agricultural products. She has been involved in several WTO disputes and regularly advises global clients on EU customs laws matters including origin, and tariff classification.
In terms of EU Regulatory law, Juhi has been advising and providing practical assistance to companies as regards the Green Deal – Net Zero Industry Act, Foreign Subsidies Regulation, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, CBAM, FDI Screening Regulation, and the International Procurement Instrument among others.
Since 2010 Juhi has been praised and recommended in the leading international legal directories including the Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal and Chambers & Partners.
Juhi has authored several articles on EU trade and customs laws. She is also a Senior Associate Researcher at the Institute for European Studies, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and a member of the steering committee of the Women in Trade Network in Brussels.
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