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Tristan Rayner pv magazine editor
Tristan Rayner pv magazine editor

Tristan Rayner

After studying Electrical Engineering and working in the field in control systems, Tristan turned his attention to editorial roles. Prior to joining pv magazine in 2020, and ESS News in 2024 in Berlin, he was Managing Editor and Founding Editor of tech and other publications in Australia.

With years of experience in news, tech, and energy, he has also contributed to a host of publications and podcasts. He also works on YouTube channel The Friday Checkout, among other roles.

Articles written by Tristan Rayner

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CoolPlanet’s 2.5 MWh battery storage system craned into location in Ireland A great short video showing a big battery energy storage system (BESS) lift being ably completely
Tristan Rayner
May 27, 2025
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Revenue streams
NTT Group’s Anode Energy commissions 15.3 MWh in Japan, launches turnkey service for storage projects NTT Group's energy arm has more projects coming online and a wider pipeline of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects underway, plus a new end-to-end third-party construction and operation service from July.
Tristan Rayner
May 27, 2025
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Grid-scale
Bulgaria inaugurates 496 MWh battery system, announced as EU’s largest The large-scale system was built in just six months, with support from local authorities.
Tristan Rayner
May 26, 2025
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Offgrid
Cyprus switches on its first significant battery system, a milestone for its grid The Apollon PV park has commissioned the 3.3 MWh the battery energy storage system co-located with solar, in a milestone for Cyprus.
Tristan Rayner
May 26, 2025
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Distributed
What Ecosummit is set to reveal about energy storage innovation Three diverse energy storage companies show the innovation on offer in Europe.
Tristan Rayner
May 26, 2025
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Fire risk and safety
Moss Landing-adjacent battery facility set for restart amid safety concerns More than four months after a fire devastated California’s Moss Landing battery energy storage facility, recovery efforts remain underway to salvage undamaged batteries. With cleanup efforts still in progress, plans are moving forward to reopen the adjacent Elkhorn site by June.
Tristan Rayner
May 26, 2025
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Grid-scale
New Zealand finishes build of 100 MW / 200 MWh battery system Construction and commissioning of the Ruakākā battery energy storage system (BESS) on New Zealand's North Island is complete, with the site expected to reach full operation within weeks.
Tristan Rayner
May 23, 2025
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Products & Services
BYD to deliver 3.4 GWh to Chile in Latin America’s largest battery supply deal The batteries will support the sixth phase of the Oasis de Atacama (Elena) project in Chile.
Tristan Rayner
May 23, 2025
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Finance
ABB launches battery storage subscription model to address capital constraints ABB has announced a "Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service" (BESS-as-a-Service) model to add storage to C&I customers without upfront capex.
Tristan Rayner
May 21, 2025

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