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EU Battery Storage Hits 77.3 GWh, Aims for 750 GWh

1/29/2026

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  • The European Union's battery energy storage capacity reached 77.3 GWh in 2025, a tenfold rise since 2021, with 27.1 GWh added and 45% growth.
  • Utility-scale systems added 55% of new capacity.
  • Residential installations fell 6% to 9.8 GWh due to lower electricity prices and reduced government support.
  • SolarPower Europe states EU must reach 750 GWh by 2030 and calls for streamlined permitting, improved supply chains, and enhanced safety standards.