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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.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
36 minutes ago
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Solar and storage are central to Trump energy priorities Four reasons why the US must deploy low-cost solar and battery storage to meet surging electricity demand and achieve national energy dominance.
Ryan Kennedy
5 hours ago
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US energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025 A new quarterly report from SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence highlights a 30% year-over-year growth in the US battery market, even as the industry braces for supply chain restructuring and a shift in the political landscape.
Ryan Kennedy
Mar 02, 2026
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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.
Matthew Lynas
Feb 27, 2026
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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.
Julian Jansen
Feb 26, 2026
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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.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Feb 25, 2026
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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.
Sergio Matalucci
Feb 25, 2026

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The road ahead for California energy storage   More batteries, better safety measures, and policy shifts are defining the next phase of energy storage in the world’s fifth-largest economy.
Phoebe Skok
Mar 10, 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.
David Carroll
Mar 10, 2025
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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.
Ev Foley
Mar 07, 2025
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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.
Jonathan Gifford
Mar 06, 2025
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A storage industry vibe-check after a month of Trump 2.0  Industry leaders are cautiously optimistic about the state of American energy storage despite a murky landscape.
Phoebe Skok
Mar 06, 2025
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‘Italy is Europe’s most interesting battery market’ Analyst Aurora Energy Research tells pv magazine Italia 3 GW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) are at an advanced stage in Italy and expected online within three years.
Sergio Matalucci
Mar 05, 2025
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Accelerating pumped hydro energy storage in India A white paper by French energy company EDF has called for a loosening of permitting processes and tender eligibility to attract the international investors it says are needed to install the pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) sites the nation needs.
Uma Gupta
Mar 05, 2025
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US market, policy tailwinds drive domestic battery production uptick Discussions at the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025 trade show made clear strengthening domestic manufacturing is a priority of the new administration, despite the ongoing policy uncertainty.
Phoebe Skok
Mar 05, 2025
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Illinois lawmakers propose 15 GW energy storage target Proposed legislation would direct state body the Illinois Power Agency to procure the same amount of energy storage as required in California, which uses twice as much electricity as Illinois.
Rachel Metea
Mar 04, 2025

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