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Austrian regulator E-Control blocks battery boom, risking higher power costs
Die PresseSRC LO·AT·about 7 hours ago
Europe's $40 billion investment in battery storage is expected to mitigate winter electricity price volatility, with short-term price fluctuations nearing 2022 crisis levels. The development signals a structural shift in grid flexibility, potentially reducing peak price spikes and lowering reliance on gas-fired generation.