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Legal reform brings positivity and concerns for battery storage in Brazil
The inclusion of storage in Brazil's renewable energy tax reductions on renewable energy projects, as well as the legal provision for storage's participation in auction are positive signs for the attraction of investments to Brazilian BESS. However, the industry has concerns around the allocation of costs in capacity reserve auctions.
Nov 06, 2025
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Spanish government approves new decree to boost energy storage
The new regulation, which integrates several measures from the so-called "Anti-Blackout Decree," aims to promote energy storage, modernize infrastructure, and accelerate the electrification of the economy, while enhancing supervision, control, and transparency.
Illinois responds to OBBBA with 3 GW of energy storage, VPPs, and more
The state is moving an energy bill through the legislature, that would – among other things – institute a 3 GW energy storage goal, create virtual power plant (VPP) and time of use plans, enact permitting reform, and more while concurrently reopening the solar program allowing it to more than double the year’s capacity goals.
Key takeaways from All Energy Australia 2025
The strong interest in battery storage was evident on the trade show floor, riding the wave of a rapid surge in residential BESS adoption. Moreover, despite the ongoing challenge of solar price cannibalization, Australia’s PV market appears poised for a period of accelerated growth.
Sembcorp, Mitsubishi announce two battery storage firsts for Singapore
Sembcorp has successfully piloted a battery stacking solution at the nation’s largest operating battery energy storage project, while Mitsubishi has announced plans for Singapore’s first battery-backed combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant.
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Energy storage could cut Brazil’s electricity system costs 16% in 2029
Storage is essential to expand renewables penetration and ensure grid flexibility, according to a study by consultants PSR. Regulatory and tax barriers still limit the sector, however, and new revenue sources are needed to make projects viable.
Australia backs big batteries amid coal exit
Utility-scale batteries are meeting the challenge of guaranteeing network reliability during the clean energy transition with Australia having surpassed the United Kingdom to become the third-largest market for large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), behind China and the United States.
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An overview of important new Spanish regulations for grid access that boost battery competitiveness
Spain’s Official State Gazette (BOE) today publishes the Royal Decree amending RD 413/2014, which updates the order of grid-access priority for electricity to boost the penetration of storage and flexible technologies.
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France introduces new pricing signals to boost strategic use of energy storage
Under TURPE 7, a new measure called the "annual injection-withdrawal component" introduces updated pricing for medium- and high-voltage electricity storage facilities, aiming to support greater integration of renewable energy sources.
Battery storage key to Great Britain’s winter energy supply security
National Energy System Operator (NESO) forecasts strongest winter electricity margins in six years, credits new battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, greater availability of gas power stations and commissioning of the Greenlink Interconnector between Great Britain and Ireland.
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