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Matthew Lynas
Matthew Lynas joined pv magazine as features editor in 2023. An experienced business-to-business journalist, Matthew is responsible for features in our monthly global print title. Previously, he served as editor of a leading UK retail magazine, covering a broad range of issues including sustainability projects in the grocery and FMCG sectors.
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ESS Inc, ESI partner on 3.2 GWh iron flow battery manufaturing site in Australia
Under construction long-duration storage manufacturing site secures AUD 65 million ($45 million) in public and private funds, including AUD 25 million from state government. ESS Inc confirms to ESS News it has ambitions to manufacture in Europe.
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Banking on batteries in Chile
The Chilean solar market is booming but as curtailment grows, a hybrid approach to generation is gaining ground. Storage project announcements are coming thick and fast as co-location with wind turbines offers cost efficiency and a smoother generation profile. Meanwhile, new capacity mechanism rules could take Chile one step closer to runaway battery growth.
Green light for 228 MW battery storage near Scottish nuclear power station
The Scottish government has approved a major battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Dalkeith, near Edinburgh. Project developer Kona Energy told ESS News it now plans to accelerate development of the project to commission ahead of its existing summer 2028 grid connection date.
500 MW solar-plus-storage project faces legal threat in UK
Local governments in the United Kingdom have launched a legal challenge against the Sunnica Energy Farm project, claiming the development will put more financial pressure on cash-strapped councils. The Sunnica project was greenlit by the new Labour government in July 2024.
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BW ESS, Penso Power and Shell sign seven-year fixed-price deal for 330 MWh BESS asset in the UK
Long-duration tolling agreement will see Shell Energy Europe trade a 100 MW/330 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Great Britain, scheduled for commissioning in late 2024. The fixed-price deal comes at a time of reduced revenues for batteries trading in Great Britain’s electricity wholesale markets.
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