Europe’s Largest BESS Projects: France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Germany in 2026 - News and Statistics

May 28, 2026

Two major battery energy storage projects have been commissioned in continental Europe, according to Energy-Storage.news. TagEnergy has brought a 240MW/480MWh system online in France, while Iberdrola has activated a 58MW/120MWh facility in Spain, both representing the largest installations in their respective countries.

France’s largest BESS

TagEnergy’s Cernay-les-Reims project, co-owned with Banque des Territoires, is the company’s first in France and surpasses the previous record-holder, the 100MW/200MWh Chevire BESS. The system uses Tesla Megapacks and involves partners including TSO Reseau de Transport d’Electricite, SICAE EST, the Municipality of Cernay-les-Reims, and the Grand Reims metropolitan area. Large-scale BESS activity in France has accelerated over the past year, driven by ancillary services and grid balancing opportunities. Developers Neoen, Engie, and Harmony Energy recently began construction on projects totaling nearly 1GWh combined.

Iberdrola’s Spanish milestone

Iberdrola’s Spanish project is co-located with the Campo Aranuelo solar complex in Caceres and consists of two separate BESS units, each around 60MWh, paired with the Campo Aranuelo I and II solar plants. This is part of a broader surge in large-scale BESS activity in Spain, where the April 2025 Iberian blackout underscored the importance of grid stability. Just two days ago, a 1.5GWh order from CATL was reported for Grenergy’s two projects in Spain, and several other developers—including Engie, Return, FRV, and Zelestra—have advanced projects to construction this year. In January, Iberdrola commissioned two similarly sized systems to its Caceres units, all part of a portfolio launched in January 2024. Those four projects were among 1.9GWh of storage awarded grants under the PERTE tender, which helped jumpstart Spain’s large-scale market.

Engie breaks ground in Belgium

Engie and NHOA Energy have officially started construction on a 320MWh BESS at Engie’s Drogenbos power station near Brussels. The project secured a 15-year revenue contract through Belgium’s fifth Capacity Remuneration Mechanism auction. Engie hired NHOA in December 2025; NHOA was formerly part of the Engie group, and the two have previously collaborated on a 400MWh project in Belgium. Engie has used Sungrow for its other Belgian project. Belgium has been a first-mover in continental European storage due to long-term CRM revenues and a favorable regulatory regime, including exemptions for charge-discharge grid fees. That exemption will be phased out for projects signing grid connection agreements after 1 April 2026.

ACL Energy projects in Italy

Qualitas Energy, through its Qualitas Energy Credit Fund, is providing project financing for two BESS projects in Italy developed by ACL Energy. The projects total 211MW, with 4-hour and 8-hour durations, located in Lombardy and Apulia. They have long-term revenue contracts via the capacity market and MACSE auctions. The Apulia project is likely the one that bid 706MWh of capacity into MACSE. The projects are owned by ACL Energy and an industrial majority shareholder, possibly BW ESS, which has partnered with ACL on a 2.9GW pipeline in Italy. The conclusion of MACSE in September allowed Italy’s grid-scale BESS market to take off, providing long-term revenues and a pricing reference. Neoen has also started construction on a 25MW/100MWh project in Italy.

German projects advance

In Germany, developer Chint Solar Europe has started construction on a 12MW/40MWh BESS in Weissenfels, expected to be commissioned soon, with a second phase planned for 2027 that will double its capacity. The company has 40 projects in Germany scheduled for commissioning between now and 2030, delivered with in-house EPC services. Meanwhile, Nordic Solar, a Denmark-based developer, has put an 11MW/22MWh project into operation in Tiste, Lower Saxony.

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Headquarters
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1
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL)
Ningde, Fujian, China
EV & Energy Storage Batteries
Global Leader
World’s largest battery manufacturer

2
BYD Company Ltd.
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
EV Batteries & Vehicles
Global Giant
Major vertical integration with auto production

3
LG Energy Solution
Seoul, South Korea
EV & Consumer Electronics Batteries
Global Giant
Major supplier to global automakers

4
Panasonic Energy
Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
EV & Industrial Batteries
Global Major
Long-time Tesla supplier

5
SK On
Seoul, South Korea
Electric Vehicle Batteries
Global Major
Part of SK Innovation, expanding globally

6
Samsung SDI
Yongin, Gyeonggi, South Korea
EV & Energy Storage Systems
Global Major
Produces prismatic and cylindrical cells

7
CALB
Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
EV & Energy Storage Batteries
Global Major
Rapidly expanding Chinese manufacturer

8
Gotion High-tech
Hefei, Anhui, China
EV & Energy Storage Batteries
Global Major
VW is a strategic shareholder

9
Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Consumer & EV Batteries
Large
Significant consumer electronics supplier

10
EVE Energy Co., Ltd.
Huizhou, Guangdong, China
Consumer & Power Batteries
Large
Major supplier of cylindrical cells

11
Farasis Energy
Global HQ in Stuttgart, Germany
EV Batteries
Large
Key supplier to Mercedes-Benz

12
SVOLT Energy Technology
Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
EV Batteries
Large
Spin-off from Great Wall Motor

13
Northvolt
Stockholm, Sweden
EV & Energy Storage Batteries
Large
Leading European battery champion

14
AESC (Envision AESC)
Owned by Envision Group (China)
EV Batteries
Large
Major supplier to Nissan and others

15
BTR New Material Group
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Battery Materials & Cells
Large
Integrated anode & battery producer

16
Tianjin Lishen Battery Joint-Stock Co.
Tianjin, China
Consumer & Power Batteries
Large
State-owned, diverse battery products

17
Guoxuan High-tech
Hefei, Anhui, China
EV & Energy Storage Batteries
Large
Also known as Gotion High-tech

18
Microvast
Stafford, Texas, USA
Commercial & Specialty EV Batteries
Medium
Focus on fast-charging, heavy-duty vehicles

19
Sila Nanotechnologies
Alameda, California, USA
Battery Materials & Cells
Emerging
Pioneering silicon anode technology

20
Freyr Battery
Operations in Norway
Energy Storage Batteries
Emerging
Building giga factories in Nordic region

21
ACC (Automotive Cells Company)
Paris, France
EV Batteries
Emerging
JV of Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, Saft

22
Prime Planet Energy & Solutions
Tokyo, Japan
EV Batteries
Medium
Toyota and Panasonic joint venture

23
Leclanché
Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
Energy Storage & Marine Batteries
Medium
Specialized in heavy-duty applications

24
Lithion Battery Inc.
Quebec, Canada
NMC & LFP Batteries
Medium
Manufacturer for various industries

25
Prologium
Taipei, Taiwan
Solid-State Battery Technology
Emerging
Developing next-gen solid-state batteries

26
Saft Groupe
Paris, France
Industrial & Defense Batteries
Medium
Part of TotalEnergies, specialty focus

27
BAK Power Battery
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Consumer Electronics Batteries
Large
Major supplier for power tools and devices

28
Amperex Technology Ltd. (ATL)
Operations in China
Consumer Electronics Batteries
Global Giant
CATL sister company, focuses on small cells

29
Toshiba Corporation
Tokyo, Japan
SCiB Batteries
Medium
Known for fast-charging SCiB technology

30
Murata Manufacturing
Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, Japan
Small Li-ion Cells
Large
Acquired Sony’s battery business

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Regional demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking supply hubs to import-reliant countries.
Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating distinct cost curves across European Union.
Market concentration varies by country, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the region.
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The market size aggregates consumption and trade data at country and sub-regional levels, presented in both value and volume terms.

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The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.

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Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.

Which countries are profiled in detail?

The report provides profiles for the largest consuming and producing countries in European Union.

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Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.

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How the Market Splits Into Decision-Relevant Buckets

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Where Demand Comes From and How It Behaves

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Supply Footprint, Trade and Value Capture

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