EU approves Slovenia €150 million for renewables, energy storage
June 12, 2023. The European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium. The European Commission has given the go-ahead to a €150 million (US$160 million) state aid scheme for renewable energy and energy storage in Slovenia. The executive arm of the European Union (EU) approved the direct grant programme under the State Aid Temporary Crisis
Country Analysis Brief: Iraq
Iraq, one of the members of the OPEC+ agreement, raised its crude oil output (excluding condensates) in 2022 by nearly 400,000 barrels per day (b/d) from an average of less than 4.1 million in 2020 and 2021 to more than 4.4 million b/d, after the OPEC+ members reversed the significant production cuts made in 2020.
No Subsidies Please, Says Europe''s Struggling Energy Storage Sector
1. LONDON — Europe needs an immense rollout of energy storage and other flexible energy resources if it''s going to hit its 2050 net-zero target. As of today, the market largely remains stuck. To
IEA commends Iraq''s plans to reform its electricity sector
Demand for electricity in Iraq is growing far more rapidly than supply, contributing to power shortages and forcing the country to import electricity despite its rich energy resources. In a major report on Iraq''s energy sector published in April, the IEA offered a practical roadmap, containing both immediate actions and medium-term
Iraq''s Energy Sector: A Roadmap to a Brighter Future
But the turmoil has also undermined the country''s ability to maintain and invest in its power infrastructure. This report maps out immediate practical actions and medium-term measures to tackle the most pressing
Residential Electricity Subsidies in Iraq
For almost a year, Iraq Energy Institute (IEI) fellows, researchers and staff have been devising a reform roadmap, with policy recommendations, that aims to substantially enhance revenue collection in the residential
Turn a light on: Electricity sector reform in Iraq | Brookings
We argue that Iraq''s long-standing electricity shortage will require a sustained, multi-year effort across a wide front of the country''s energy, institutional, legal, and regulatory
''A very good year'': France toasts rapid energy storage growth
Image: TotalEnergies. Close to 900MW of publicly announced battery storage projects will be online in continental France by the end of next year and although the country lags behind its nearest northern neighbour, the business case for battery storage is growing. As shown by the work of our colleagues at Solar Media Market
Poland to lead battery storage deployments in Eastern Europe
Poland looks set to lead battery storage deployments in Eastern Europe, with 9GW of battery storage projects offered grid connections and 16GW registered for the ongoing capacity market auction. Eastern Europe has languished behind other regions in developing battery storage, but this is set to change. Driven by falling costs of
India to invest $455m towards battery storage scheme
India will invest $455.2m (Rs37.52m) to incentivise battery storage production under a scheme announced earlier this year. Indian Government sources told Reuters that the government aims to introduce 4,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery storage under the scheme, details of which were not disclosed. The project will see the
GE announces ''Energy Transition Plan'' for Iraq
GE has announced a comprehensive "Energy Transition Plan" for Iraq, presenting its transformative strategies to support the country''s evolution to a cleaner energy future. The plan includes several
Developer commissions first BESS in Japan to trade energy
The developer said last week (23 June) that it has commenced commercial operations, including bidding into power markets, for the battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. Each site comprises a 2MW, 4-hour duration BESS (8MWh). Milestone reached in utility-scale battery storage market development in Japan, with Pacifico
IEA commends Iraq''s plans to reform its electricity sector
BAGHDAD – The International Energy Agency has commended the Iraqi government''s plans to carry out important reforms of its electricity sector to address the significant challenges it is facing.
Impact of government subsidies on total factor productivity of energy
Based on panel data of Chinese 101 energy storage enterprises from 2007 to 2022, this paper examines the effectiveness of government subsidies in the energy storage industry from the perspective of total factor productivity (TFP). The results unveil that government subsidies significantly increase the TFP of ESEs.
India Energy Storage Plans Need Subsidies, US Executive Says
The government has rolled out $2.3 billion of production-linked-incentives for electric vehicle batteries, benefiting companies such as Reliance Industries Ltd., Ola Electric Mobility Pvt. and
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Iraq to invest $3bn a year to switch from liquids to gas
The country has begun investing in solar energy and looks to tap up to 10 gigawatts of energy from the sun by 2025. submitted to Parliament by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi''s government last year recommended phasing out subsidies to critical sectors in Iraq''s economy, notably power. Updated: October 26, 2021, 2:55 AM.
Spain launching grants for 600MW of energy storage
The government of Spain is launching €160 million (US$170 million) in grants for energy storage projects, aiming to fund 600MW of projects to go online in 2026. The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) opened a public consultation into the grant scheme yesterday (6 June).
Analysis & Projections
During FY 2016–22, nearly half (46%) of federal energy subsidies were associated with renewable energy, and 35% were associated with energy end uses. Federal support for renewable energy of all types more than doubled, from $7.4 billion in FY 2016 to $15.6 billion in FY 2022. Table A4 shows a more detailed distribution of
Energy Subsidies – Topics
The work of the IEA on energy subsidies is incorporated into major publications in the World Energy Outlook series. In addition, the IEA has provided regular input to G20 and other international subsidy removal efforts since 2009, when G20 leaders committed to "rationalize and phase out over the medium term inefficient fossil fuel subsidies
Impact of government subsidies on total factor productivity of energy
As countries around the world are increasing government subsidies to energy storage enterprises (ESEs), how to effectively utilize these subsidies has become a focus of attention. Do subsidies improve the financial performance of renewable energy companies? Evidence from China. Nat. Hazards, 95 (2019), pp. 241-256,
Private funding puts Switzerland''s largest grid-stabilising
The containerised lithium-ion battery storage was supplied by MW Storage''s technology partner, Fluence. The system has already pre-qualified in late September to provide secondary control frequency reserve services to Swissgrid and as it also sits in Alpiq''s wider portfolio alongside the company''s hydropower systems, can
Residential Electricity Subsidies in Iraq: Exploring Options for
For almost a year, Iraq Energy Institute (IEI) fellows, researchers and staff have been devising a reform roadmap, with policy recommendations, that aims to substantially enhance revenue collection in the residential electricity sector of Iraq. The main focus of this roadmap is the restructuring of the currently imposed, heavily subsidized tariff.
US government''s US$3 billion support for
Energy-storage.news sources were uniformly positive about the announcement back in November, but all highlighted that introducing a tax credit for energy storage investment would be the real game changer for the sector. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will provide a total of US$62 billion for the country''s push to a cleaner
Spain targets 20GW of energy storage by 2030 as part of new
Image: Acciona. Update 19 February 2021: Yann Dumont, president of the Spanish Energy Storage Association (ASEALEN), said publication of the strategy is already contributing to the take-off of the storage sector in Spain. "This document publicly presents the importance of energy storage in our country and shows several clear paths and
More Than A Green Economy: The promise of
For example, Basra Mall in Iraq relies on P550-3 500 kVA – 550 kVA diesel generators. At full demand, these can consume up to 120 litres of fuel per hour. Diesel generators remain a highly attractive
GE Vernova announces New Power Projects in Iraq
GE Vernova, the US-based company formed from the energy businesses of General Electric (GE), has announced a series of initiatives to boost electricity
Albanese announces subsidies for Australian energy manufacturing
Australia''s Prime Minister has announced an Inflation Reduction Act-style investment package to stimulate a domestic clean energy manufacturing industry. In a speech today in Brisbane, Anthony
Reimagining a way forward: Iraq''s economy and
On April 24, 2023, the Atlantic Council''s Iraq Initiative convened a hybrid panel discussion to examine Iraq''s current economic and energy landscape, and their future trajectory. The panel discussed Iraq''s
Spain awards subsidies for 904 MW of energy storage projects
Awarded through a competitive bidding situation, these funds will subsidise the installation of a total of 904 MW of electrochemical energy storage systems mainly at solar and wind farms across the country. The ministry expects the selected projects to attract investments of around EUR 570 million, while contributing to Spain''s target of
Empowering Iraq: The $27 Billion Deal for Iraq''s Energy Sufficiency
Iraq has struck a major deal with France''s TotalEnergies company, bringing in $27 billion in foreign investment to build up natural resource development and electricity supply. Iraq has long desired greater foreign direct investment. Its new
Iraq''s economy is on the precipice – reforming the energy sector is
The current oil market dynamics suggest that it would be unwise to base an economic reform strategy on hopes that oil prices will recover imminently. There are a
Residential Electricity Subsidies in Iraq
For almost a year, Iraq Energy Institute (IEI) fellows, researchers and staff have been devising a reform roadmap, with policy recommendations, that aims to substantially enhance revenue collection in the residential electricity sector of Iraq. The main focus of this roadmap is the restructuring of the currently imposed, heavily subsidized tariff.
Croatia looks to fund 20MWh of energy storage projects
The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development in Croatia has issued a €60 million (US$66 million) Call for Funds which seeks projects for renewables, energy efficiency and energy storage totalling 20MWh. The Ministry announced the Call this week (17 April) which will provide €100,000 – €2 million per project with a maximum
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Croatia will provide some €500 million (US$534 million) in subsidies for battery energy storage system (BESS) technology, a government minister said. Outgoing Dutch government allocates €100 million in accelerated
More Than A Green Economy: The promise of
For example, Basra Mall in Iraq relies on P550-3 500 kVA – 550 kVA diesel generators. At full demand, these can consume up to 120 litres of fuel per hour. Diesel generators remain a highly attractive proposition in Iraq where fuel subsidies keep costs lower than off-grid solar power, although this is expensive for residential users.
Iraq''s electricity supply and demand to 2030 – Charts – Data
Peak demand unchecked. Peak demand with incentives. 2018 available capacity. Raise availability of existing capacity. New capacity. Improved networks. World Energy Outlook, Iraq''s energy sector, Iraq''s electricity supply and demand to 2030.
Empowering Iraq: The $27 Billion Deal for Iraq''s Energy Sufficiency
Iraq has struck a major deal with France''s TotalEnergies company, bringing in $27 billion in foreign investment to build up natural resource development and electricity supply. Iraq has long desired greater foreign direct investment. Its new government inherited the work of predecessors and is finally seeing results.
Iraq to invest $3bn a year to switch from liquids to gas
Iraq, Opec''s second-largest producer, plans to invest $3 billion annually to replace the burning of liquids at its power plants with natural gas, the country''s deputy
Netherlands allocates €100 million for battery storage subsidies
The Dutch government has earmarked €100 million ($106.7 million) of subsidies for the deployment of battery storage alongside PV projects. The funds are part of a €416 million subsidy program
Iraq Energy Institute | Towards Energizing Iraq''s Economy
Iraq Energy Institute Opens Offices at AUIB Campus. 07/02/2022. 07th February 2022 The American University of Iraq-Baghdad (AUIB) and the Iraq Energy Institute (IEI) celebrated the opening of the Press Releases.
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