EC Draft Regulation COM(2026) 600
The European Commission has presented a draft regulation (COM(2026) 600) amending Regulation 2019/943, proposing that grid fees for energy storage must reflect the benefits they bring to the grid and be strictly limited to the costs they cause. The proposal introduces time-of-use tariff components, locational signals, and seeks the authority to adopt delegated acts for a harmonized tariff methodology across the bloc. Additionally, the proposal suggests that electricity excise duties should not exceed those applied to natural gas, further aligning the economic framework to support the energy transition.
Tackling Double Charging Across the EU
A comprehensive 2025 survey by Energy Storage Europe across 13 countries reveals significant regulatory hurdles. Double grid charging at the transmission level currently occurs in Austria, Czechia, Finland, France, and Sweden, while at the distribution level, it affects Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Finland, and the Netherlands. Furthermore, double taxation is present in Austria, Czechia, the Netherlands, and Spain. The association is actively calling for an explicit ban on double grid charges to ensure fair market conditions.
Germany's Transition to Capacity Fees
In Germany, the current grid fee regulations will expire at the end of 2028 following a Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling. The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) announced that battery storage and pumped hydro operators will transition to paying a moderate capacity fee, estimated initially at 4 to 7 euros per kW per year. Existing installations will only begin paying after their current exemptions expire, marking a significant shift in the national regulatory framework for energy storage.
Grid fees for energy storage should reflect the benefits they bring to the grid and be limited to the costs they cause.
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