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Battery Energy Storage Systems in Europe
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to play an instrumental role in integrating the increasing share of intermittent renewable energy sources.
The great electrification
The great electrification is reshaping the energy system of the EU at unprecedented speed.
Eurozone growth slowed ahead of the Iran war
The Eurozone economy grew 0.1% q/q in Q1. The slowdown ahead of the Iran war reflects, in part, delayed effects of US import tariffs.
Iran war causes heterogenous shocks across member states
The Iran war delivers a stagflationary shock. Italy and Germany are most exposed, while Spain is more resilient; energy mix, fiscal support and buffers explain this.
Europe’s hydrogen infrastructure: The gap between ambition and reality
Europe has set ambitious goals for a continent-wide hydrogen network, but actual progress remains limited.
Global outlook 2026: New rules, different economy
Although 2026 may initially appear to be a more stable year, geopolitical risks remain a defining factor.