4 FAQs about Western Europe s dual energy storage

Will Europe reach 100 GW of energy storage?

The EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland together are expected to reach 100 GW of installed energy storage later this month, according to new analysis launched on Wednesday by LCP Delta and Energy Storage Europe. Since 2020, Europe's energy storage sector has grown rapidly, with different technologies progressing at varying speeds.

What is the European energy storage inventory?

In March 2025, the Commission launched the European Energy Storage Inventory, a real-time dashboard that displays energy storage levels across different European countries. It is the first European-level tool of its kind and offers energy storage data across a full range of technologies.

How big is energy storage in Europe?

Pumped-hydro storage (PHS) dominated the market, accounting for 53 GW of total capacity. Meanwhile, electrochemical storage reached 35 GW, with many installations in homes and businesses. The rate of energy storage adoption varied across European countries in 2024.

Is energy storage a good investment in Europe?

Compared to classic renewables, energy storage has really only become an investable asset in Europe over the last few years on the back of technology advances, market price signals, and government support mechanisms.

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