Panel | Battery Energy Storage Systems: Securing Supply for Europe's Next Phase of Growth
16 Sept 2026
The Power Up Stage
Energy Storage
As energy storage demand accelerates across Europe, securing reliable battery supply is becoming a critical challenge. With policy pushing localisation and demand outpacing domestic capacity, questions remain around how supply chains will keep up.
- How is demand for energy storage evolving across Europe ' and what does this mean for battery supply?
- What are the key supply risks in ESS today ' from cell availability to system integration?
- How will policy measures such as the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) impact sourcing and localisation?
- Is Europe in a position to meet local content requirements ' or will supply continue to rely on imports?
- What role could alternative supply hubs, such as Morocco, play in supporting Europe's ESS build-out?
- How is ESS demand shaping the role of different chemistries ' particularly LFP and emerging alternatives?
- Can sodium-ion become a cost-competitive option for energy storage at scale?
- What does it take to de-risk ESS projects ' from supply and technology to financing?

