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Marija Maisch
Marija has years of experience in a news agency environment and writing for print and online publications. She took over as the editor of pv magazine Australia in 2018 and helped establish its online presence over a two-year period.
Since December 2021, Marija has been working as staff editor at pv magazine International for both online and monthly print publications, specializing in Eastern European solar markets, battery energy storage systems, and electric vehicles.
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Articles written by Marija Maisch
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.
Jul 25, 2024
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.
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.
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Origin elevates Eraring battery capacity over 2 GWh at site of Australia’s largest coal generator
Australian utility Origin Energy has approved an AU$450 million investment to construct the second-stage 240 MW / 1,030 MWh four-hour duration grid-forming battery at Eraring Power Station in New South Wales. Stage two will be built with Wärtsilä’s Quantum High Energy storage system and equipped to deliver system strength support services.
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.
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Hithium plans its first production facility in North America
As the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives continue to attract new battery manufacturing announcements in the US and Canada, new tarrifs on batteries from China are set to increse costs for US integrators, creating a perfect storm for the local battery energy storage (BESS) industry.
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