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04 Opportunities of 昀氀exible consumption
BESS capacity outlook in Europe and France
Battery energy storage capacity in Europe is
expected to grow rapidly, from around 4.5 GW
installed in 2022 to ~51 GW by 2030, and ~98
GW by 2050 (sources: SolarPower Europe and
Aurora Energy Research).
approximately 20% of the European market by
2050. This progression will be driven by a
combination of system needs and economic
signals.
Two key factors underpin this acceleration:
These projections re昀氀ect the accelerating
deployment of variable renewable energy,
rising electri昀椀cation, and the growing need for
short-term 昀氀exibility and grid stability. Both
front-of-the-meter (FTM) and behind-the-meter
(BTM) storage solutions will contribute,
supported by improved pro昀椀tability and
evolving market mechanisms.
France accounts for only 4% of installed BESS
capacity in Europe (as of 2022), while the UK
and Germany together represent nearly 70% of
the market. However, a catch-up dynamic is
expected, with France projected to reach
The rising share of intermittent renewables,
which increases the need for storage to
ensure grid stability; and
The strong pro昀椀tability demonstrated by
early BESS projects, which is expected to
attract further investment and scale
deployment in the years ahead.
This deployment is also enabled by capacity
remuneration mechanisms, targeted tenders,
and regulatory incentives that facilitate both
large-scale and distributed storage integration.
France currently accounts for only 4%
of installed BESS capacity in Europe
(as of 2022), while the UK and
Germany together represent nearly
70% of the market."
