100Mw/200MWh BESS goes online in Texas with Energy Vault and Jupiter Power
Near Fort Stockton in Texas, USA, Jupiter Power’s St Gall BESS has gone online, supported by B-Vault AC block and VaultOS Energy Management System from Energy Vault. The 100 MW/200 MWh BESS now provides energy and ancillary services to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) with full-scale commercial operations.
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EWEC requests proposals Abu Dhabi 400 MW BESS project
The UAE’s Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to qualified developers and developer consortiums that expressed interest in developing a greenfield 400 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Abu Dhabi.
Walo battery to support Senegal’s state grid
Construction has started on the Walo storage and PV project in Senegal. Africa REN has commissioned the large-scale solar and battery storage project to address Senegal’s grid constraints. Africa REN is working in partnership with Senelec, Senegal’s national electricity company to provide much-needed stability to the local grid to reduce power outages.
Poland: Tender for construction of 263 MW battery storage system, aqusition of 133 MW battery project
Polish utility PGE Group has launched a tender for the design and construction of a battery storage facility with a minimum capacity of at least 900 MWh. Meanwhile, Ukraine's DTEK has completed the acqusition of a 532 MWh battery storage project in southern Poland.
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2.7 GW of battery storage projects in GB to be delayed by over a year
Over the first six months of the year, the Great Britain (GB) battery storage market has experienced a significant slowdown in buildout rates, sharply contrasting the record-breaking year of 2023. The second half of 2024 will serve as an indicator of the market's future performance.
Tackling merchant risk – A deep dive into Europe grid-scale energy storage contracted revenue
Current market conditions are propelling grid-scale project deployment in a more diversified European energy storage market. Anna Darmani, principal analyst – energy storage EMEA, at Wood Mackenzie, examines revenue streams in different parts of Europe and emerging routes to the market.
In Conversation: Wärtsilä’s strategy of concentration
Go big or go home might be the new motto in the battery energy storage industry, but some players are taking a more thoughtful approach. pv magazine ESS News caught up with Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation (ES&O) at last week’s Smarter E in Munich to discuss its business and technology strategies.
Tesla continues scaling up energy storage business in China
The announcement of Tesla's battery factory in Shanghai marked the company's entry into the Chinese market. Amy Zhang, analyst at InfoLink Consulting, looks at what this move could bring for the US battery storage maker and the broader Chinese market.
Tackling merchant risk – A deep dive into Europe grid-scale energy storage contracted revenue
Current market conditions are propelling grid-scale project deployment in a more diversified European energy storage market. Anna Darmani, principal analyst – energy storage EMEA, at Wood Mackenzie, examines revenue streams in different parts of Europe and emerging routes to the market.
How grid operators and renewable energy producers can use batteries to develop a flexible energy system
As the urgency of mitigating the impacts of climate change intensifies with each passing year, it is the collective responsibility of grid operators and renewable energy producers to spearhead the transition to a renewable energy system.
China’s battery price war catalyses global energy storage innovation
The plummeting costs of energy storage, driven by China’s relentless price war, are expected to catalyse more economic deployments worldwide. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are surging in market share due to their lower costs and higher cycle life compared to nickel-based lithium-ion batteries.
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Leclanché signs framework agreement with Pinnacle International Capital to secure expansion funding
Pinnacle International Capital and Leclanché have signed a framework partnership agreement. The agreement sets the process for the due diligence review and the detailed structure of all further agreements to be implemented.
WEIHENG ECACTUS Ranked by BloombergNEF as Tier 1 Global Energy Storage Manufacturer
BloombergNEF (BNEF) recently released its research report titled "BNEF Energy Storage Tier 1 List 3Q 2024". WEIHENG ECACTUS ranked on the world’s tier 1 list due to its safe and reliable product design, industry-leading system efficiency, high Return on investment (ROI) projects, and integrated digital energy solutions including Virtual Power Plants (VPP), peak shaving, self-consumption and dynamic tariff SaaS services.
EWEC seeks proposals for 400 MW battery storage project in Abu Dhabi
The battery energy storage project will provide operating reserves and crucial ancillary services such as frequency response and voltage regulation, further reinforcing the security of supply and supporting Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) to increase its solar capacity to 7.5 GW by 2030.
2.7 GW of battery storage projects in GB to be delayed by over a year
Over the first six months of the year, the Great Britain (GB) battery storage market has experienced a significant slowdown in buildout rates, sharply contrasting the record-breaking year of 2023. The second half of 2024 will serve as an indicator of the market's future performance.
Budget push for battery manufacturing, new pumped storage in India
The Indian government's support for pumped storage projects is seen as critical for maintaining grid stability and ensuring round-the-clock energy availability. In addition, custom duty exemptions on import of lithium and other related raw materials are expected to encourage local battery storage manufacturing.
Safe, long-cyclable lithium metal battery for high temperatures
A research team at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has developed a new generation of lithium metal batteries, representing a significant advancement in the field. The innovation centers on microcrack-free polymer electrolytes, which promise extended lifespan and enhanced safety at temperatures as high as 100 degrees Celsius.
Achieving unprecedented cyclability of flowless zinc-bromine battery
Researchers at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea have developed a novel electrode that effectively suppresses the harmful self-discharge phenomenon in flowless zinc-bromine batteries and enables long-term operation of more than 10,000 cycles.
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100Mw/200MWh BESS goes online in Texas with Energy Vault and Jupiter Power
Near Fort Stockton in Texas, USA, Jupiter Power’s St Gall BESS has gone online, supported by B-Vault AC block and VaultOS Energy Management System from Energy Vault. The 100 MW/200 MWh BESS now provides energy and ancillary services to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) with full-scale commercial operations.
EWEC requests proposals Abu Dhabi 400 MW BESS project
The UAE’s Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to qualified developers and developer consortiums that expressed interest in developing a greenfield 400 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Abu Dhabi.
Walo battery to support Senegal’s state grid
Construction has started on the Walo storage and PV project in Senegal. Africa REN has commissioned the large-scale solar and battery storage project to address Senegal’s grid constraints. Africa REN is working in partnership with Senelec, Senegal’s national electricity company to provide much-needed stability to the local grid to reduce power outages.
Poland: Tender for construction of 263 MW battery storage system, aqusition of 133 MW battery project
Polish utility PGE Group has launched a tender for the design and construction of a battery storage facility with a minimum capacity of at least 900 MWh. Meanwhile, Ukraine's DTEK has completed the acqusition of a 532 MWh battery storage project in southern Poland.
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100Mw/200MWh BESS goes online in Texas with Energy Vault and Jupiter Power
Near Fort Stockton in Texas, USA, Jupiter Power’s St Gall BESS has gone online, supported by B-Vault AC block and VaultOS Energy Management System from Energy Vault. The 100 MW/200 MWh BESS now provides energy and ancillary services to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) with full-scale commercial operations.
San Diego county opts for new battery storage standards after fires
San Diego will see new safety-related standards developed for battery energy storage facilities after recent fires sparked safety concerns. Energy industry and environmental groups argue that a moratorium could have unintended repercussions.
China to conduct comprehensive safety overhaul of battery storage facilities
China's regulators are reportedly considering a comprehensive fire safety inspection and upgrades of operating energy storage facilities. For older storage stations, enhancing fire safety measures will significantly increase non-technical costs, potentially up to CNY 0.2 per Wh ($0.028/Wh).
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