The government of Belgium''s Flanders region will halve the solar PV premium for residential installations from Jan. 1, 2023. The scheme
As was common last year in the global solar sector, 2023 proved to be a record-breaking year for Belgium''s solar industry. According to
Belgium: tax discount: Investors in energy storage assets are eligible for a federal tax discount; for physical persons the deduction on the taxable income amounts to 20% of the eligible
7. State Aid and National Support for Storage EU guidelines under the Emissions Trading System (ETS) allow member states to support energy storage development through subsidies and
A render of Engie''s Kallo BESS in Belgium which won a contract. Image: Engie. Capacity market auctions have concluded in Italy and
The 40 lithium-ion mega-batteries ensure stable energy distribution from the public grid when wind or solar power inputs fluctuate.
The comprehensive regulations "open up the possibility of using energy storage facilities in various areas of the power system," Barbara Adamska, president of the Polish Energy Storage
Rob Jetten, Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands and Minister for Climate and Energy Policy, talking at COP28 last year. Image:
Construction has started on what will be the largest battery storage project in Belgium at 25MW/100MWh when completed later this year.
Why Energy Storage Subsidies Are the Hot Topic in 2025 Ever tried solving a Rubik''s Cube blindfolded? That''s what navigating energy storage subsidy documents feels like these days.
What is Poland''s energy storage subsidy program? Following a public consultation launched in July 2024, the Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment has finalized its energy storage
Impact of government subsidies on total factor productivity of energy Especially since the dual-carbon targets were put forward, the amount of government subsidies (SUBs) to the energy
The subsidy was launched in Flanders at the beginning of 2020 and it offers households who install energy storage a subsidy of up to EUR 3,200 as Belgium transitions towards a
This study investigates the impact of energy subsidies, savings, and transitions on energy transformations toward net-zero emissions in OECD countries from 2000 to 2022.
The reduction is mainly due to the retreat of Superbonus subsidy policy. Italy''''s energy storage structure is also dominated by residential storage, which accounts for more than 80% of new
These two subsidy schemes, now under legislative review, include PLN 4 billion (MF) and, respectively, €200 million (RRP) budgets to aid
In the context of China''''s new power system, various regions have implemented policies mandating the integration of new energy sources with energy storage, while also introducing
Synergrid, the federation of Belgian electricity and gas transmission and distribution system operators, will soon allow solar panels
Despite the extant studies on the impact of policy uncertainty on energy investment, there is a scarcity of systematic research on how subsidy policy uncertainty affects
What is Poland''s energy storage subsidy program? Following a public consultation launched in July 2024, the Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment has finalized its energy storage
The European Commission (EC) has given the thumbs up to Greece''''s plan to spend EUR 341 million (USD 339.8m) on the construction and operation of up to 900 MW of grid-connected
BLOGIn Belgium, Minister Lydia Peeters announced the long-awaited subsidy for home batteries. What is it? And how could it benefit you? Allow us to explain: How Much
If you do not have a digital meter yet and need to ask the energy operator for it, you can charge for installation and commissioning, including meter box (if necessary) and
The energy and climate policy of the European Union is based on three important pillars: energy security, competitiveness and sustainability. The new policy
Belgium''''s energy policy is focused on transitioning to a low-carbon economy while ensuring energy security, lowering costs for consumers and increasing market competition.
Giga Storage has received a permit to build a 2,400MWh BESS project in Belgium, and can now proceed with financing and choosing a provider.
the latest subsidy policy for energy storage projects Sweden Looks to Stimulate Residential Storage with New Subsidy The program has a budget of $270 million, 75% of which is set to
France-based Corsica Sole recently launched a 50-megawatt energy storage project in Belgium, bringing 100 megawatt-hours of capacity
There is no such thing as a single energy policy in Belgium; institutional reforms in 1980 transferred powers from the federal state to the regions, including energy. The Special Act of 8 August 1980 divides powers as follows: The federal state is responsible for the following matters:
Belgium is also working with France, Germany and the Netherlands to ensure that security of gas supply is maintained as production from the Groningen gas field is phased out. Since the IEA’s last energy policy review in 2016, Belgium has made progress on its energy transition.
In 2020, fossil fuels (mainly oil and natural gas) accounted for 71% of its energy supply. Most fossil fuel demand comes from industry and transport, but Belgium’s buildings also have a notable demand for gas, while oil covered 33% of residential building demand in 2020.
The main energy storage project in Belgium is the construction and operation of an offshore “energy atoll” (essentially a manmade offshore pumped-storage facility), for which the Electricity Act has been modified in 2014 (see below), in order to support offshore wind-generated electricity production.
The need for storage capacity in Belgium is expected to increase from 7 GW to 12 GW in 2020.
Belgium is committed to working actively and constructively to finalize the ongoing legislative agenda and its legal-technical completion. Other energy related priorities for Belgium are: We aim to keep up the momentum of the energy transition through our combined presidencies: EU, Benelux and Penta.
