Barcelona event addresses critical compliance gap for grid-scale storage, long-duration systems, and new battery applications ahead of February 2027 deadline
Battery and Energy Storage Europe, a Barcelona-based event championing European battery innovation and collaboration, has announced a comprehensive programme of talks and solutions focused on the EU Battery Passport, a regulatory milestone the organisers view as critical to Europe’s sustainable battery future and a natural priority for its focus.
While Battery Passport implementation has been extensively covered in the electric vehicle sector, Battery and Energy Storage Europe will address the often-overlooked applications that fall within the regulation’s scope: stationary energy storage, industrial batteries, grid-scale systems, long-duration energy storage, and emerging applications in aerospace, maritime, and rail electrification.
With just over five months separating the September 2026 event from the February 2027 legal requirement date, the programme will bring together industry leaders, technology providers, and policy experts to address the unique compliance challenges facing these diverse sectors.
The full details of the dedicated Battery Passport programme will be announced soon, but the organisers have confirmed that it will explore critical implementation topics including digital infrastructure requirements, data management systems, supply chain integration, verification processes, and recycling traceability. The sessions will feature case studies, technology demonstrations, talks, and collaborative discussions designed to accelerate readiness across the European battery ecosystem.
The Battery Passport is a digital record documenting a battery’s entire lifecycle, from raw material sourcing to production, performance, and eventual recycling. From February 2027, it becomes mandatory for all rechargeable EV, industrial, and LMT batteries over 2 kWh sold in the EU. Linked via QR code, the passport will track each battery’s complete lifecycle—including composition, performance, carbon footprint, and recycled content—fundamentally transforming supply chain transparency and sustainability practices across Europe.
Ken Davies, Conference Programme Director at Battery and Energy Storage Europe said:
“The Battery Passport represents one of the most significant regulatory shifts our industry has faced, yet many companies are still grappling with what implementation actually means for their operations. While the EV sector has dominated the conversation, there’s a critical need to address how this regulation applies to stationary storage, industrial applications, and the innovative battery technologies powering Europe’s energy transition.
“With the clock ticking toward February 2027, Battery and Energy Storage Europe will shine a light on the practical implementation requirements for these often-overlooked sectors, connecting stakeholders with actionable solutions and bringing together the expertise, technology providers, and collaborative spirit needed to turn compliance into competitive advantage across the full spectrum of battery applications.”
Battery and Energy Storage Europe will take place on 8-9 September 2026 at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue. The event, organised by Fira de Barcelona in partnership with 104-Media, brings together European companies and professionals working across the entire battery value chain, from grid-scale storage and long-duration energy systems to aerospace, maritime electrification, and emerging applications. Registration and further information: https://batterytechexpoeurope.com/
