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Spanish government plans to accelerate permitting for hydroelectric plants
Consultation now open on plan to streamline permitting process for reversible hydroelectric plants. The government wants to integrate energy authorization, environmental assessment and water concession into a single procedure.
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Philippines mandates energy storage for renewables plants over 10 MW
Department of Energy (DOE) order sets out new rules for mandatory energy storage, including a minimum capacity of at least 20% of the generating plant’s installed capacity. DOE also calls for energy storage systems (ESS) installations to have grid supporting capabilities, such as grid-forming inverters to help stabilize voltage and frequency.
Germany’s grid-fee reform threatens energy storage investment
Energy storage systems are indispensable for the German energy system. They increase security of supply, reduce energy costs, and support efficient grid operation. However, investment security is at risk. The AgNes grid fee reform and the elimination of the exemption from grid fees for storage systems are causing investors to hesitate and projects to stall.
Wooderson hybrid 3.6 GWh DC-coupled storage project gets go ahead in Australia
The Wooderson project combines 450 MW of solar PV and 3.6 GWh of battery energy storage (BESS) with an eight hour capacity on a DC-coupled setup. It is one of a series of similar large-scale projects undergoing environmental assessment in Australia at the moment.
Italy’s new energy provisions could boost gas use, undermine renewables and storage competitiveness
Italy’s new energy decree aims to cut consumer electricity bills, but industry experts warn it could slash solar revenues by over 30%, slow the PPA and battery storage markets, and increase gas-fired generation. The measure also raises regulatory and state aid concerns, potentially making the Italian electricity market riskier for investors.
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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.
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.
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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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