European Parliament Wants to Boost Energy Storage

Increased storage is needed to secure supply as solar and wind have variable output / MEPs propose options to develop hydrogen and batteries / Support research and development of a hydrogen economy / Decentralised storage should be promoted through home and car batteries

As energy from renewable sources is increasingly part of the European energy mix, MEPs propose ways to step up storage solutions such as hydrogen or home batteries. In a report adopted on Monday, MEPs in the Industry, Research and Energy Committee outline their strategy for energy storage, which plays a crucial role in reaching the goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate change. Lead MEP Claudia Gamon (Renew Europe, AT) said: “Energy storage will be essential for the transition to a... ... More: Official Press Release Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament

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