Current energy storage batteries need to be replaced around 2030 (energy official)

Virgiliu Ivan, General Director of the National Energy Dispatch Center, indicated that current energy storage batteries will need replacement by 2030 due to their five-year lifecycle. He emphasized the need for advanced storage facilities with 'Grid-Forming' capabilities and called for mandatory research investments from energy companies. Ivan also highlighted the importance of education and partnerships with academic institutions to foster technological development in the energy sector. The remarks were made during the 'GET ALIVE! 2026 - BESS' conference in Bucharest, which focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems.