Today’s renewable energy news includes updates from EDF–Eurus JV, battery storage capacity in Germany, Australia home battery scheme, among others.
Brussels Clears EDF–Eurus JV for 120MW Battery Project in Poland
The European Commission has approved a joint venture between EDF Renewables and Eurus Energy Europe to develop a 120MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kobiernice, Poland. The project will be executed through a special-purpose vehicle, marking Eurus Energy’s entry into the asset alongside EDF’s Polish unit. Regulators concluded the deal raises no competition concerns due to the limited existing activities of the JV in the European market. The development highlights growing investment in grid-scale storage to support renewable integration and system flexibility in Poland. As part of EDF’s broader pipeline of battery projects in the country, the initiative underscores innovation in energy storage infrastructure, improving grid stability, enabling higher renewable penetration, and delivering long-term energy security and customer benefits across the region.
Germany Adds Over 2GWh of Battery Storage Capacity in Q1
Germany added more than 2GWh of stationary battery storage capacity in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting rapid growth in the country’s energy storage sector. Total additions reached around 1.97GWh alongside 1.1GW of power capacity, reflecting strong year-on-year expansion. The growth was driven primarily by large-scale battery projects, which for the first time outpaced residential installations, signalling a shift toward grid-scale storage solutions. Utility-scale systems alone contributed over 1GWh, supported by rising demand for flexibility as renewable penetration increases. Germany’s total installed battery capacity has now exceeded 27GWh, underlining its position as a leading European storage market. The expansion reflects strong investment and innovation in energy storage, improving grid stability, enabling renewable integration, and delivering long-term energy security and market efficiency benefits.
Australia Home Battery Scheme Surpasses 350,000 Installations
Australia’s federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program has surpassed 350,000 installations across households, businesses and community organisations since its launch in July 2025, highlighting rapid growth in distributed energy storage. The scheme offers around a 30 percent upfront cost reduction for battery systems ranging from 5kWh to 100kWh, supporting wider adoption of solar-plus-storage solutions. Strong uptake has been driven largely by outer suburban and regional areas, which account for about 77 percent of installations. Backed by expanded funding of up to AUD 7.2 billion, the programme is expected to enable more than two million installations by 2030, adding roughly 40GWh of storage capacity. The initiative reflects significant investment and policy innovation, delivering customer-focused benefits such as lower energy bills, improved solar utilisation, enhanced grid stability, and long-term energy security.
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