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Future of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) UK & Europe Report

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26 September 2025

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Battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment in the United States is accelerating as rising power demand, including from data centres, drives the need for flexible capacity and grid support.

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Battery energy storage system (BESS) technology is now widely recognised as a key enabler of grid flexibility and system stability. As electrification accelerates and renewables expand across Europe, grid congestion and limited connection capacity pose growing challenges - particularly for new BESS.

Our new report, Future of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) UK & Europe, analyses the BESS sector across ten major UK and European jurisdictions. It explores regulatory frameworks, special authorisations and licences, core and emerging revenue streams, obstacles to deployment, government support schemes, and the factors shaping bankability and investment.

With annual BESS installations reaching new highs - but persistent challenges such as permitting, grid access, and double grid tariff - the report offers practical insights for successfully advancing battery storage solutions across the UK and Europe.

 

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Read the U.S. BESS briefing, Future of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) – U.S. Edition, for insights on U.S. market revenues, regional differences, and evolving ITC and supply chain rules.

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