Deep Dive Europe 1: What’s Brussels’ Plan for Battery Storage in European Markets

Recording from Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | Battery Business & Development Forum | Language: English | Duration: 68:00 .

Representatives from the EU and industry associations will discuss Europe’s upcoming regulatory priorities and market design for battery
storage. The session explores how EU strategies - under all relevant policy frameworks, including a dedicated Energy Storage Strategy under preparation — aim to scale storage deployment, strengthen flexibility markets, and accelerate integration into a resilient, renewables-based power system across EU member states.

Moderator

Dries Acke
Deputy CEO
SolarPower Europe

Speaker

Christian Barba
Senior Director of Energy Storage for Europe
EDP

Paula Dorado Miranda
Policy Officer
European Commission

Benedikt Deuchert
Director Business Development & Regulatory Affairs
Kyon Energy Solutions GmbH

Samir Jeddi
Head of Commercial Analysis
Statkraft

Torsten Knop
European Regulation
E.ON SE

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