European Economic
and Social Committee
Energy storage as systemically important infrastructure for a sovereign, affordable and resilient European Energy Union
Practical information
- Composition of the Study Group
- Administrator / Assistant in charge: Giorgia Andrea BORDIGNON / Sandra ROURA CANO
- Contact
Background
Energy policy is no longer just a question of climate protection or market efficiency, but a central issue of European sovereignty, security, and social and economic stability. The European Union has launched key initiatives such as REPowerEU, the European Grids Package and the Net-Zero Industry Act to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies, modernise infrastructure and strengthen Europe's industrial base. However, one systemic pillar of this transformation has not yet been addressed in a sufficiently coherent and holistic manner: energy storage. Storage technologies are indispensable for a decarbonised energy system with high proportions of fluctuating renewable energies.
Against this backdrop, the TEN Section's own-initiative opinion will examine the extent to which storage technologies can serve as a catalyst for an independent, affordable and sustainable European energy infrastructure. It will analyse the technical, economic and social dimensions of integrating storage technologies into EU energy policy and the governance perspective, clearly identifying both their potential and their limitations.