行家说储能·2025-07-04 11:43Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the growing demand for energy storage solutions in Europe, particularly in the UK and Italy, as companies like Nandu Power and Zhiguang Electric secure significant contracts in these markets [1][4][11][12]. Group 1: Market Overview - According to Solar Power Europe, Europe is expected to add 21.9 GWh of battery storage capacity in 2024, representing a 15% year-on-year increase, and 29.7 GWh in 2025, a 36% increase [2]. - The EU needs to increase its battery storage capacity tenfold by 2030 to support the growth of renewable energy installations, with current capacity just over 50 GWh [2]. Group 2: UK Energy Storage Developments - The UK has approved battery storage projects totaling 58.270 GW/121.645 GWh, with 7.6 GW/17 GWh currently under construction as of May [3]. - Nandu Power has secured a 230 MWh storage order for a project in the UK, utilizing its self-developed 5 MWh liquid-cooled container storage system [4][7]. Group 3: Italy Energy Storage Developments - Zhiguang Electric has signed a contract with an Italian infrastructure developer for a large-scale solar-storage charging station and has established a European business center in Italy [11][12]. - Italy's storage capacity reached 14.708 GWh by May 31, 2025, marking a 69.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [3]. Group 4: Company Orders and Growth - Nandu Power has disclosed nine orders since 2025, with six overseas and three domestic, amounting to approximately 1.3 billion yuan in domestic and overseas orders for new energy storage [9]. - Zhiguang Electric's energy storage equipment and system integration business has seen rapid growth, with over 4.4 GWh of projects signed in various regions of China [14].