Europe is predicted to hit the 100-gigawatt mark for energy storage in November, marking significant progress for renewable power across the continent.
As PV Magazine reported, the achievement is mostly driven by pumped hydro storage, but battery installations are increasingly a part of the mix to store generated energy.
The expansion has accelerated dramatically. Battery installations have grown rapidly since 2020. In 2025 alone, roughly 4,000 megawatts worth of utility-scale battery projects came online. Businesses have also added commercial and industrial battery setups to lower their power bills and tap into renewables.
This development matters because it solves one of renewable energy's biggest challenges. Solar and wind generation vary with weather conditions, but storage equipment captures that power and releases it exactly when consumers need it, making renewables a viable alternative to coal and gas plants.
The continent's storage capability will exceed 215,000 megawatts by 2030, according to forecasts, and battery technology will account for upwards of 160,000 megawatts.
"Reaching 100 gigawatts of installed energy storage across Europe is a key moment for the market," said Silvestros Vlachopoulos, Energy Storage Research Lead at LCP Delta.
"It not only unlocks more space for renewables on the grid today but sets the stage for even faster growth in the coming years. Keeping investors and developers engaged will be essential to scaling projects and providing the flexibility needed for Europe's 2030 targets."
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