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Frontier Power USA has selected four battery energy storage system (BESS) projects from Stella Energy Solutions, totaling 920MWh, as part of its long-duration energy storage development efforts.
Read full articleAlpiq, a Swiss power company, is set to acquire a 90% ownership stake in Harmony Energy, a developer and operator of battery energy storage systems based in the UK.
Read full articleThe article discusses the exploration of battery storage business models for AI data centers in both Europe and the US, focusing on the potential for generating grid-balancing revenues and enhancing distributed computing capabilities.
Read full articleAt The Smarter E 2026, representatives from three companies, including PowerUp, discussed the growing importance of battery analytics as a critical decision-making tool within the battery energy storage system (BESS) ecosystem.
Read full articleField has secured financing for a 1GWh battery storage portfolio, while Pulse Clean Energy has chosen Envision for a 310MWh project, contributing to a total capacity of over 1.3GWh in UK battery storage advancements this week.
Read full articleIllinois regulators have approved ComEd's Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program, which will utilize small batteries to discharge power during high-demand events, such as the recent heatwave in early July.
Read full articleNew Leaf Energy has decided to pursue fast-track approval from the California Energy Commission for its battery energy storage system project after withdrawing its application due to challenges posed by local county ordinances in Santa Cruz County, California.
Read full articleL-H Battery Company has started production of lithium-ion cells at its retooled facility in Jeffersonville, Ohio, focusing on applications for both automotive and stationary power.
Read full articleElestor has teamed up with Windpark Zeewolde to implement a 20MW/200-800MWh hydrogen-iron flow battery storage system at Europe's largest onshore wind farm in the Netherlands.
Read full articleAkaysha Energy, in partnership with Itochu and Tokyo Century, has commenced construction on an 82MWh battery energy storage system in Fukuoka, Japan.
Read full articleThe Australian government has launched a First Nations Set Aside pilot within the Capacity Investment Scheme Tenders 9 and 10, reserving 500MW of generation capacity and 2GWh of storage specifically for First Nations communities.
Read full articleArash Shojaie from QIC Infrastructure discusses the strategies of Queensland's North West Energy Fund, emphasizing the importance of both battery storage and long-duration storage in their approach to cost reduction and technology selection.
Read full articleMassachusetts utilities have signed contracts for 4.5 GWh of energy storage, with one project planned for a site previously occupied by a fossil fuel power plant, highlighting the contrasting developments in New England's offshore wind and energy storage sectors.
Read full articleTesla is initiating the "Cell Giga Challenge" to allow startups to test their technologies within its Gigafactory Berlin's battery cell production line, as the company aims to increase its 4680 cell output to a targeted annual capacity of 18 GWh.
Read full articleHyperStrong plans to launch its sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) in China initially, with intentions to expand to international markets by 2027, according to the company's president of technology.
Read full articleEni Storage Systems has commenced construction on a gigafactory in Italy to produce LFP cells for energy storage, while Hithium has received an €80 million grant from the Spanish government for a battery and energy storage system plant in Spain.
Read full articleEni Storage Systems has started building a new lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery manufacturing plant in Brindisi, Italy.
Read full articleBattery energy storage system developers in Southeast Asia need to utilize various resources and remain cognizant of the climate risks that their projects face on a daily basis.
Read full articleChinese system integrators have secured 76% of the global battery energy storage system (BESS) market share as of 2025, highlighting their dominance amid increasing competition.
Read full articleMeridian Energy has received a three-year consent from New Zealand's Fast-track Approvals Panel to access 545GWh of hydro storage at Lake Pūkaki.
Read full articleCleanPeak Energy has signed a 15-year contract to provide Western Sydney International Airport with 100% renewable energy, which includes the installation of a 30MW/120MWh battery storage system.
Read full articleThree battery energy storage system projects in Australia, totaling over 3.8GWh of capacity, are either progressing through or have completed federal environmental assessments under the EPBC Act.
Read full articleEngie has signed a long-term agreement with developer Ignis to purchase 625MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in Spain.
Read full articleUtilities are facing challenges as new large energy loads can be established quickly, while grid upgrades require years to complete; fast storage solutions are emerging as a key strategy to bridge this gap.
Read full articleAmazon has entered into a power purchase agreement to obtain energy from the 220MWh Winton North solar-plus-storage project developed by European Energy in northeast Victoria, Australia.
Read full articleDuring a recent heat wave that stressed power grids, electric vehicles (EVs) played a crucial role in maintaining electricity supply by returning stored energy from their batteries to the grid, countering concerns that their increased usage would exacerbate the situation.
Read full articleThe article highlights the growing importance of home batteries and virtual power plants (VPPs) in maintaining grid stability during extreme weather events, noting increased investment from utilities in these technologies over the past year.
Read full articleLars Stephan, EMEA director of marketing, policy, and public affairs for Fluence, discussed the implications of energy storage, data centers, and cybersecurity for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Europe during an interview at Intersolar last month.
Read full articleThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued "show cause" orders to U.S. grid operators regarding the integration of large energy loads, emphasizing the need for flexibility in energy storage solutions. Experts from Camelot Energy Group and Aurora Energy Research discussed the implications of these orders.
Read full articleThe Saudi Power Procurement Company has announced the qualified bidders for its second build own operate battery energy storage system tender, which includes a total capacity of 3GW/12GWh across six projects. Notable bidders include EDF, Total, ACWA, Tesla, Gotion, and Envision.
Read full articleIn June 2026, Australia's 55 grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) collectively earned approximately AU$17.98 million in gross energy and frequency control ancillary services (FCAS) market revenue, achieving a revenue capture rate of 32%.
Read full articleAGL has completed a solar and battery microgrid project for South Australia's largest almond orchard, which is noted as one of the largest privately owned non-mining microgrids in the country, with a capacity of 10.2 MWh.
Read full articleMoment Energy has launched the world's largest second-life electric vehicle battery factory, completing the project in just six weeks after its announcement, thereby increasing battery energy storage manufacturing capacity.
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