Insights
First-hand notes on BESS after-sales, O&M and EU regulation.
2026年7月12日EU Battery Passport and EPR: What BESS Manufacturers Must Do Before February 2027
From February 2027, industrial batteries above 2 kWh need a digital Battery Passport. A compliance checklist for BESS manufacturers selling into Europe.
12 Jul 2026Benelux Battery Storage Market 2026: Pipeline, Economics and the Service Tail
Belgium runs 850+ MW with a 2.5 GW pipeline; the Netherlands targets 5 GW by 2030. Why the Benelux punches far above its size in battery storage.
12 Jul 2026A 0.3°C Difference: What Preventive BESS Maintenance Actually Looks Like
The value of battery storage O&M is rarely dramatic. A field note on thermal inspections, torque checks — and the failures that never happen.
12 Jul 2026CSA2 Article 105: The Exemption Route for Non-EU BESS Suppliers
CSA2 would create a permanent "high-risk supplier" framework in the EU. Article 105 offers an exemption route — here is what credible evidence looks like.
12 Jul 2026EU PCS Funding Restrictions: The November 1 Grandfathering Deadline Explained
Since May 2026, BESS projects using Chinese-made PCS are ineligible for EU funding. Here is how the grandfathering rules work — and why November 1 matters.