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UK LDES cap-and-floor auction attracts 171 bids in first window
First cap-and-floor application window attracts sufficient capacity to meet expected long-duration energy storage targets, according to Ofgem. The energy regulator will now consult industry stakeholders on a financial framework for the support scheme.
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Mexico defines role of energy storage in National Electric System with 8.5 GW in the pipeline
The administrative provisions regulating the integration of EES into the National Electric System are in effect as of Monday. The incorporation of 8,412 MW of energy storage systems is planned for the 2024-2038 fiscal year.
UK T-4 auction paves the way to nearly 7 GW of new BESS capacity by 2028
Out of the 6.9 GW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) prequalified, which translates into 1.9 GW derated capacity, around 1.8 GW of derated BESS secured 15-year contracts in the UK's T-4 auction. This is nearly two time more than the volume procured last year. Only a week earlier, a record for BESS procurement was also set in the T-1 procurement.
UK regulator reveals criteria of LDES cap-and-floor scheme
Long duration energy storage (LDES) support scheme will have eight-hour minimum discharge. Stream 1 applications will open to well-established technologies, such as lithium-ion battery technology, with at least 100 MW capacity, with stream 2 technologies including flow batteries, compressed air, and liquid air.
Mar 11, 2025
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Australia accelerates approval for 6.3 GW of priority energy storage projects
A total of 16.5 GW of solar and wind generation and 6.3 GW of energy storage projects could benefit from an accelerated environmental approvals process as the Australian government works to deliver critical infrastructure needed to achieve its clean energy targets, including 82% renewable electricity by 2030.
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South Australian utility starts community battery rollout
Electric company SA Power Networks has begun work on installing eight battery energy storage systems (BESS) across South Australia (SA) state. Four will enable fast electric vehicle (EV) charging, two will strengthen sections of the grid, and two will provide community energy resilience.
Australian distributed battery rollout gets political
As a federal election draws nearer, the ways in which much-needed batteries in Australia’s electricity distribution network are incentivised is becoming highly political. With the rollout of community battery projects supported by the federal government underway, industry insiders are hoping that politicians settle on measures that will make distributed battery adoption mainstream.
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