The Cost of Energy Storage: Battery Prices and Supply Chain Realities

Battery prices have moved sharply since October last year, forcing developers and investors across CEE to rethink project economics in real time. This panel examines how the industry is responding, where pressure is being absorbed, and where it is not.

• How have sharp price increases since October last year impacted project timelines, investment models, and financing?
• How are companies managing these challenges in real time, and what strategies are proving effective?
• The role of raw materials like lithium carbonate and copper, and the logistical hurdles caused by geopolitical tensions