What is the Slovenian energy policy?

The purpose of the measure is to accelerate the deployment of investments in renewable energy production and energy storage, with the aim to foster the transition to a net-zero economy. The Commission found that the Slovenian scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework.

What does the European Commission's €150 million scheme mean for Slovenia?

The European Commission has approved a €150 million Slovenian scheme to support the rollout of renewable energy and heat as well as energy storage, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan.

Is the Slovenian scheme in line with the temporary crisis & Transition framework?

The Commission found that the Slovenian scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework. In particular, the aid (i) will be granted on the basis of a scheme with an estimated capacity volume and budget; and (ii) will be granted no later than 31 December 2025.

Does the Netherlands need energy storage?

an important market barrier for FoM storage. With a very high renewable energy penetration and a congested electricity grid, the Netherlands has a big need for energy storage. This is highlighted by the TenneT’s estimation for ~9GW of storage needs by 2030. The regulatory environment improved for FoM in 2023 with a reduction on grid fees.

Which countries support the deployment of energy storage?

EASE supports the deployment of energy storage to enable the cost-effective transition to a resilient, carbon-neutral, and secure energy system. The report covers 14 countries; Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Norway, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Will Greece need more energy storage in 2024?

This, coupled with Greece’s ambitious renewable targets and a constrained grid, create a necessity for energy storage that will only increase by 2030. In the long-term this will likely be supplemented by growth in co-located projects in the islands and in mainland Greece. A 200MW renewables + storage auction will take place in 2024.