Grid-forming tech on center stage as search for system resilience steps up
Maintaining grid stability becomes more challenging as the share of intermittent renewables grows in the electricity generation mix, but system resilience is essential to continued solar deployment. Grid-forming inverters offer a solution, and their capabilities are increasingly being tested and relied upon in key energy markets globally.
Copenhagen Energy and Akaysha Energy plan 2 GWh storage system in Germany
The large-scale battery with a capacity of 500 MW is to be built near the extra-high voltage infrastructure and an existing substation in the town of Bühl in Germany, near Baden-Baden. have formed a joint venture to develop large-scale battery storage systems in Germany.
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Engie inaugurates its first battery system connected to a wind farm
The storage system is located next to the Kallpa Wind Farm in the municipality of Taltal, Antofagasta Region, and has a capacity of 57 MW / 285 MWh. This initiative is part of Engie Chile's strategy to expand its renewable energy and storage portfolio in the country.
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Batteries: The game has changed – and it’s not what you think
A single benchmark no longer exists. In some cases, charging speed is what matters; in others, it is energy density, and in still others, cost and scalability. In other words, the battery is ceasing to be a simple component. It is becoming the transversal energy infrastructure of the next industrial cycle. And those who can control not only the technology but also production, integration, and the grid will have an advantage that will be difficult to recover.
Volatility returns: Battery revenues in March 2026
March saw a sharp rebound in battery revenues in Germany. While average price levels increased only moderately, shifting dynamics between solar-driven price troughs and fossil-driven peaks created a more favourable trading environment. Lennard Wilkening, CEO and co-founder of suena energy, analyses what defined the month and why cross-market strategies proved particularly effective.
From patchwork to harmony: The case for aligning standards in energy storage
Improving safety and security does not require lowering standards, but it does require aligning them. This is where an industry-led approach – one that brings together manufacturers, developers, validators and insurers – comes in, writes Ken Stewart, senior manager ESS at Sungrow Europe.
Why system-level fire testing is becoming the new benchmark for grid-scale BESS safety
As utility-scale battery energy storage systems continue to be deployed across Australia’s National Electricity Market, fire risk assessment is rapidly shifting from a compliance exercise to a core project viability consideration. For developers, asset owners, insurance considerations and regulators, the key question is no longer whether systems meet component certification standards, but how complete BESS systems behave under severe real-world conditions.
The return of negative prices: Battery revenues in February 2026
February began with familiar winter stability, but ended with the return of negative prices driven by solar feed-in. As market dynamics started to shift, battery revenues reflected both compression and emerging new opportunities. Lennard Wilkening, CEO and Co-Founder of suena energy, explores what defined the month and what it signals for spring.
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HyperBlock M Awarded Certifications from TÜV Rheinland, Accelerating its Global Expansion
At the 14th Energy Storage International Conference and Expo (ESIE 2026), which concluded in Beijing at the beginning of April, HyperStrong announced that the HyperBlock M modular energy storage system has been awarded seven certifications by TÜV Rheinland, including TÜV Bauart Mark and CE certifications. These certifications represent a significant milestone, demonstrating the system’s compliance […]
Sunwoda and EcoSourcen Deliver One of Belgium’s Largest Distribution-Grid Battery Storage Parks
Sunwoda, together with its key partner EcoSourcen, has announced the completion of a 10MW/55MWh battery energy storage project in Deinze, Belgium. The project, one of the largest battery parks connected to the Fluvius distribution grid, marks a significant step in Sunwoda’s localization efforts in Europe.
JDEnergy: Unlocking New Opportunities in Pakistan’s Energy Storage Market
On April 15, 2026, JDEnergy successfully hosted its overseas webinar, “Unlocking Energy Storage in Pakistan.” The event brought together leading energy experts and industry representatives to explore the critical role of energy storage in Pakistan’s energy transition, as well as practical pathways for market entry and project deployment in 2026.
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Grid-forming tech on center stage as search for system resilience steps up
Maintaining grid stability becomes more challenging as the share of intermittent renewables grows in the electricity generation mix, but system resilience is essential to continued solar deployment. Grid-forming inverters offer a solution, and their capabilities are increasingly being tested and relied upon in key energy markets globally.
Sodium-ion vs lithium-ion BESS: Cost parity not before 2031
“Europe needs massive investments in energy storage to achieve true independence. This requirement cannot be met by a single technology, let alone by depending on a single geographic area. The goal is therefore to build a storage industry and a broader grid infrastructure under the control of Western countries. A strategic and ambitious goal that will take time,” Dario Bertagna, senior managing director and co-head of Clean Energy at Capital Dynamics, told pv magazine Italia.
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