2026 marks a defining moment not only for Europe’s energy storage sector, but for the global energy transition as a whole. The Energy Storage Summit will spotlight the critical role storage plays in achieving net zero, while also addressing the challenges and opportunities shaping markets worldwide. In the UK, grid-scale storage has surpassed 120 MWh of approved projects, with a further 14 GW in the pipeline. Across continental Europe, 11.9 GW of storage was installed last year across all technologies — the first time grid-scale deployments outpaced behind-the-meter solutions. This rapid growth, driven by new route-to-market options in both contracted and merchant revenues, reflects trends seen in markets far beyond Europe.