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Energy storage capacity requirements in the European Union in 2030, by technology (in gigawatts)

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January 2025

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EU

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2030

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Requirements for achieving the greenhouse gas reduction target of 55 percent set by the European Union. Figures are estimates and have been rounded by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Short duration energy storage includes lithium-ion batteries, pumped hydro storage is a long duration energy storage technology.

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*Noted as 55-65 gigawatts by the source.

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Energy storage capacity needs in the EU in 2030, by technology

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Oct 7, 2025

The energy storage capacity required in the European Union for achieving the 55 percent greenhouse gas reduction target was estimated at *** gigawatts, to be reached by 2030. The largest share of energy storage capacity in the region will be in long duration energy storage plants, such as pumped hydro reservoirs.

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