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How many battery energy storage systems were installed in Europe in 2024?

21.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) was installed in Europe in 2024, marking the eleventh consecutive year of record breaking-installations, and bringing Europe’s total battery fleet to 61.1 GWh. However, the annual growth rate slowed down to 15% in 2024, after three consecutive years of doubling newly added capacity.

Are battery storage systems a good investment in Europe?

Battery storage systems (BESS) are poised for significantly higher profits across Europe, with Rystad Energy analysis suggesting potential increases of over 15% in some countries. The positive shift follows changes to the European Union’s (EU) power pricing structure introduced in October, making the economics of BESS projects much more attractive.

How much battery storage will Europe have in 2025?

In the most-likely scenario for 2025, 29.7 GWh of battery storage will be installed in Europe, representing a 36% annual growth. By 2029, the report anticipates a sixfold increase to nearly 120 GWh, driving total capacity to 400 GWh (EU-27: 334 GWh).

What happened to Europe's battery capacity in 2024?

In 2024, Europe added 21.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS), marking the eleventh straight year of record-setting installations and raising the continent’s total battery capacity to 61.1 GWh. However, the annual growth rate declined to 15%—a slowdown following three years of doubling new capacity additions.

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