Europese versie van Sunshine Energy Storage Power Supply

Will Europe achieve 187 GW of storage capacity by 2030?

High figures like this will be needed consistently over the next five years to ensure the EU achieves the mammoth 187 GW of storage capacity needed by 2030. Notable European markets include the UK, Italy, Germany, Poland and the Nordics, among others.

What is the EU's large-scale Skills Partnership for onshore renewables?

The EU large-scale skills partnership for onshore renewables, including solar energy, will turn the growing bottleneck in the skilled workforce needed to manufacture, deploy and maintain solar energy into an opportunity for new green jobs at the service of the clean energy transition.

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.

Why should EU countries consider the 'consumer-producer' role of energy storage?

It addresses the most important issues contributing to the broader deployment of energy storage. EU countries should consider the double 'consumer-producer' role of storage by applying the EU electricity regulatory framework and by removing barriers, including avoiding double taxation and facilitating smooth permitting procedures.

How much solar energy does the EU import?

The EU currently imports most of the solar energy products it installs: EUR 8 billion of PV panels in 2020, 75% of which from a single country 37 . Meanwhile, only a small share of global production takes place in the EU. This level of supply concentration diminishes the EU’s resilience in case of global or country-specific events.

How much solar energy does the EU need?

Over this decade, the EU will need to install, on average, approximately 45 GW per year. Solar energy systems have long been a low-cost and reliable solution for heating in many European countries 6 but overall solar heat accounts for just around 1.5% of heating needs 7 .