Kyon Energy and ECO STOR commission 28MW battery storage in Germany
Developer Kyon Energy, investor Obton and system integrator ECO STOR have commissioned 27.6MW/32.4MWh of battery storage across two sites in Germany.
New South Wales: AU$7 million for pumped hydro, first grid-scale BESS is delivering inertia
The government of New South Wales (NSW) has pledged financial support to a pumped hydro project, while the state’s first grid-scale battery system has entered full commercial operations.
Battery storage projects totalling 130MWh win contracts in Poland energy auctions
Battery storage projects from Hynfra Energy Storage and OX2 totalling 130MWh have won contracts in energy auctions in Poland this week.
Amazon to use Moxion mobile BESS units to power TV and movie productions
Amazon Studios has begun swapping out diesel generators for mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) equipment at sets for its TV and film productions in the US.
Gotion JV plans EV and BESS battery pack and module gigafactory in Thailand
Gotion High-Tech’s local subsidiary aims to build a battery pack and module gigafactory in Thailand targeting the electric vehicle (EV) and stationary storage markets.
California ISO adopts energy storage-friendly market reforms
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has enacted market rule changes to make it easier for energy storage to provide grid ancillary services and help grid reliability.
South Africa’s Eskom issues notice for 36MW/146MWh battery storage as CEO resigns
South Africa’s grid operator Eskom has issued a procurement notice for two grid-scale battery projects totalling 36MW/146MWh of energy storage, while the state-owned company’s CEO resigned this week.
EU body: Action needed now ‘to prevent outflow of investment’ from Europe’s battery ecosystem
Europe needs to act now to prevent an outflow of investment from its burgeoning battery manufacturing ecosystem in light of the US’ Inflation Reduction Act, the EU-founded European Battery Alliance (EBA) has said.
European Union votes to accelerate standalone energy storage deployment
The European Union parliament has voted on amendments to REPowerEU which will see its accelerated permitting for renewable projects expanded to include standalone energy storage.
‘Major breakthrough’: Australia’s support for energy storage tackles key electricity policy issue
Australian energy ministers’ recent agreement to launch tenders for a mix of renewable energy and energy storage is a “major breakthrough in federal policy”.