There are 147 energy storage projects under construction in Europe, with a total capacity of 14 GW, according to the European Energy Storage Inventory, launched by the European Commission. . Besides being an important flexibility solution, energy storage can reduce price fluctuations, lower electricity prices during peak times and empower consumers to adapt their energy consumption to prices and their needs. It can also facilitate the electrification of different economic sectors. . What are the EU energy storage projects? 1. The EU has prioritized energy storage projects due to its commitment to sustainability, 2. These initiatives aim to enhance energy reliability and transition to renewable sources, 3. The European Energy Storage Inventory comprises operational, under construction, permitted, and announced. . The European Commission officially introduced the “European Energy Storage Inventory” at the beginning of March 2025-a pioneering real-time dashboard, which for the first time enables a comprehensive and transparent overview of the energy storage landscape in Europe. This innovative tool. . There is a “healthy pipeline of projects in development” across Europe's energy storage sector, but the technologies are as yet “significantly underutilised” below their potential. That's according to a new report produced for the European Union (EU) Joint Research Centre (JRC) and published a few. . The European Energy Storage Inventory, developed by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, is a new interactive platform that maps and analyzes over 1771 energy storage projects across Europe. This publicly accessible tool allows users to explore projects by technology type. .
