BEST Magazine
20 May 2026
Industrial Accelerator Act: energy storage sector warns EU on “Made in Europe” rules
Why It Matters for ITAD
This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Trade association Energy Storage Europe has welcomed the European Commission’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, but warned that parts of the legislation could unintentionally slow the deployment of battery energy storage systems unless significant changes are made. In a new position paper published in May, the Brussels-based association said it supports the Act’s wider aims of…
Key Takeaways
- • Industrial Accelerator Act: energy storage sector warns EU on “Made in Europe” rules.
- • Trade association Energy Storage Europe has welcomed the European Commission’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, but warned that parts of the legislation could unintentionally slow the deployment of battery energy storage systems unless significant changes are made.
