European Commission approves Slovenian scheme for 370 MWh of batteries

The European Commission cleared Slovenia's EUR 59 million support scheme for 370 MWh of new battery energy storage under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework. Aid will be provided as direct grants for construction of standalone BESS assets, with the commission saying the projects should improve renewable integration, grid stability and security of supply. For the regional solar market, the decision adds another European policy signal that storage is becoming central to renewable deployment rather than a separate niche.