Modern Trends in Legal Regulation of Electricity Storage in the Russian Federation and Foreign Countries

Abstract

The modern fuel and energy complex is in the process of reformation. It is undergoing the fourth energy transition, which is aimed at increasing the role of renewable energy sources. Electricity storage systems are one of the energy technologies that can have an impact on the timely solution of the set goals and objectives. The Russian Federation has developed a number of strategic planning documents in this area, but the legal regulation of electricity storage systems is at the stage of adoption of special legislative acts, and some aspects require further updating. In this regard, it seems necessary to study modern trends in the legal regulation of electricity storage systems in foreign countries. In this article we study the legal experience of some states, which are members of the European Union, namely Germany and Italy, and BRICS member states — Brazil and China. It should be emphasized that the selected countries represent different approaches and levels of legal regulation in the area under study. The results of the study can be used for the development of the Russian energy legislation in order to reduce the barriers to the application of electricity storage systems.