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BloombergNEF has increased its forecast for battery energy storage systems (BESS) as the adoption of renewables and energy technologies enhances energy security in countries reliant on fossil fuels.
Read full articleAmeresco and Atura Power have launched commercial operations for a 250MW/1,000MWh energy storage project in Ontario, Canada, with potential plans for future expansion.
Read full articleIn the first quarter of 2026, the United States added 9.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, as reported by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Read full articleContact Energy has launched its first grid-scale battery energy storage system, a 100MW/200MWh facility located at New Zealand Steel's Glenbrook site.
Read full articleSpearmint Energy has secured $450 million in financing for its 300MW/600MWh Red Egret battery energy storage system project in Texas.
Read full articleFrontier Power USA has purchased a 480MWh battery energy storage system portfolio from Bimergen Energy, enhancing its long-duration energy storage capabilities.
Read full articleEDF Power Solutions has successfully commissioned a 50MW/120MWh battery energy storage system in Poland, while Eurus has completed a similar project in Hungary. Additionally, NGEN and Aretis Group are advancing projects across Hungary, Romania, Poland, Slovenia, and Latvia.
Read full articleSungrow has signed a contract with Masdar to provide 7.5GWh of energy storage systems and photovoltaic inverter technologies for a large-scale renewable energy project in Abu Dhabi.
Read full articleAt a recent event by Wood Mackenzie, energy storage professionals emphasized the importance of public engagement in addressing safety concerns, particularly regarding fire hazards, in the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Read full articleOCI Energy, MN8 Energy, GridStor, and Grenergy are making progress on battery energy storage system projects across Texas, California, Colorado, and Georgia.
Read full articleInvinity Energy Systems has secured a contract to design and deliver a 2.1GWh flow battery for a data center project in Switzerland, leading to a 60% increase in its share price.
Read full articleHyperStrong, a Chinese battery storage system integrator, has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with German power electronics manufacturer SMA Solar to collaborate on global utility-scale battery energy storage system projects.
Read full articleA recent report indicates that ASEAN countries need to adapt their policy and market frameworks to fully realize the benefits of energy storage in their energy transition.
Read full articleThe UK's National Electricity System Operator (NESO) has approved 150GW of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for grid connections, highlighting the need for more complex trading strategies to ensure their profitability.
Read full articleEquis has established GreenPoint Energy, a subsidiary focused on its Australian renewable energy and battery storage initiatives, featuring a portfolio of 2.5GW that includes 12 battery energy storage systems and wind projects across all states connected to the National Energy Market (NEM).
Read full articleEdify Energy has secured financing for two solar-plus-storage projects in Queensland, which will have a combined capacity of 600MW and 2,400MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS).
Read full articleEDP Renewables Australia has received AU$3 million from ARENA to support the development of the Braidwood Renewable Microgrid Project, which aims to enhance bushfire resilience in regional Australia.
Read full articleCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has suggested funding the Demand Side Grid Support program for this year, after which participants would transition to a utility-managed system, but clean energy advocates argue that this approach is expensive and ineffective.
Read full articleMoment Energy has announced that it has achieved a safety certification, which it claims to be a world first, as the deadline for compliance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations approaches. The company's CTO and VP of business development discussed these developments in a recent interview.
Read full articleHyperStrong's CEO highlighted that sodium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) could become more competitive in projects prioritizing total lifecycle economics over initial costs, following a 60GWh supply and cooperation agreement with CATL.
Read full articleAntora, a thermal energy storage technology company based in California, has installed a 5GWh thermal energy storage system at a biofuels facility in South Dakota, marking it as one of the largest energy storage systems globally.
Read full articleHungary's energy transition is creating new investment opportunities in energy storage, although challenges related to bankability persist, necessitating equity investment, according to lawyer Daniel Orosz.
Read full articleHitachi Energy has signed a 20-year long-term service agreement with Akaysha Energy for the 155MW/298MWh Ulinda Park battery energy storage system located in Queensland's Western Downs region.
Read full articleNew South Wales has launched two tenders to procure 2.5GW of renewable energy generation and 12GWh of energy storage, representing the largest generation procurement effort in the state's history as part of its Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap.
Read full articleThe American energy sector is projected to invest $100 billion in battery storage by 2030, with applications extending beyond renewable energy to include support for AI data centers.
Read full articleISO New England's first 10-year forecast indicates that while behind-the-meter batteries may provide some winter benefits, there is significant uncertainty regarding their impact on the evolving grid.
Read full articleLenders in Germany are showing a growing willingness to finance large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects without contracted revenues, although they are factoring in the associated merchant risks into their financial structures, according to an executive from Aquila Clean Energy EMEA.
Read full articleMultiple large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across Europe, including countries like Italy, Romania, and Germany, are advancing with a total capacity of approximately 3.3GWh, comprising 1GW under construction, 1GWh nearing completion, and an additional 1GWh in earlier development stages.
Read full articleFord Energy has entered into a five-year supply agreement with EDF Power Solutions North America for a battery energy storage system, amounting to 20GWh.
Read full articleThe article discusses the differences between AC and DC augmentation in battery energy storage systems (BESS), highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. AC augmentation typically offers easier integration with existing infrastructure, while DC augmentation can enhance efficiency and reduce conversion losses.
Read full articleInovance Technology, a Chinese industrial automation and power technology company, has submitted its prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to raise approximately US$2 billion, driven by significant growth in its energy storage sector.
Read full articleJapan's grid operators have chosen 19 battery energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 1,251 MW in a national capacity market auction, which required a 6-hour duration for the systems.
Read full articleAmpereHour Energy and IndiGrid have launched a 180MW/360MWh battery energy storage system in Gujarat, India.
Read full articleTenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has inaugurated a 100MW/400MWh battery storage project in Malaysia, successfully connecting it to the grid.
Read full articleThe Yarra Energy Foundation has launched a community battery storage system along with two wheelchair-accessible electric vehicle charging bays in Clifton Hill, Melbourne.
Read full articleOX2 has commenced construction on its 100MW/300MWh solar-plus-storage project in Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia.
Read full articleEnervest, an Australian energy storage developer, has transitioned to an own-and-operate model by acquiring the 300MW Northern Border Battery energy storage system from a Sydney-based developer.
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