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Why system-level fire testing is becoming the new benchmark for grid-scale BESS safety
As utility-scale battery energy storage systems continue to be deployed across Australia’s National Electricity Market, fire risk assessment is rapidly shifting from a compliance exercise to a core project viability consideration. For developers, asset owners, insurance considerations and regulators, the key question is no longer whether systems meet component certification standards, but how complete BESS systems behave under severe real-world conditions.
Apr 14, 2026
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The return of negative prices: Battery revenues in February 2026
February began with familiar winter stability, but ended with the return of negative prices driven by solar feed-in. As market dynamics started to shift, battery revenues reflected both compression and emerging new opportunities. Lennard Wilkening, CEO and Co-Founder of suena energy, explores what defined the month and what it signals for spring.
Financial sponsor capital increasingly complements utility investment in battery storage
With BESS now an investable asset class, infrastructure funds are acquiring developer platforms and financing large portfolios to accelerate deployment across Europe. Carlos Candil and Carlo de Haas of Lincoln International are dissecting the trend.
Steady but not static:Â Battery revenues in January 2026
January brought a largely balanced power system to Germany, with firm winter demand, scarce negative prices, and contained volatility. Yet beneath stable price levels, revenue opportunities shifted across wholesale and balancing markets. Lennard Wilkening, CEO and Co-Founder of suena energy, breaks down how battery optimization performed in this compressed yet still actionable market environment.
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.
Merchant risk and platform value: Batteries move to the core of the energy transition
The combination of regulatory clarity, growing system demands and a range of investment opportunities across a broad spectrum of contracting structures makes BESS an increasingly attractive asset class for financial sponsors across Europe, write Carlos Candil and Carlo de Hassof Lincoln International.
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The rise of bankable BESS projects in Europe
As the renewable energy sector rapidly evolves, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are emerging as a critical pillar for decarbonization. However, with capital constraints and rising market volatility, not all projects are equally viable. At ABO Energy, we're witnessing a shift in the investment landscape, where preparedness is the key to success.
Unlimited energy storage in Europe
Most studies of European 100% renewable energy overlook pumped-hydro energy storage (PHES), for the following, incorrect, reasons: there are few PHES sites; more dams on rivers are required; large areas of land are flooded; large amounts of water are required; there is a heavy environmental cost; and the capital cost of PHES is high. All these perceptions are wrong.
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The role of battery energy storage systems in sustainable data centers
While many data centres have started using solar power as part of their energy sources, they still depend on grid energy because of regulatory issues like discom regulations and banking policies. To enhance the use of green energy and lessen reliance on fossil-fuel-based grid electricity, combining battery energy storage systems (BESS) with hybrid solar and wind power systems is a practical solution.
A fork in the road for energy storage
Faster-than-expected price falls and global oversupply of batteries will go up against a rising tide of global protectionism this year. So how will it all shape up for the energy storage industry? Storage industry thought leader and UN adviser Marek Kubik considers the key issues.
Feb 10, 2025
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Battery energy storage system decommissioning and end-of-life planning starts now
With a disposition plan in place, and leveraging practical knowledge and experience, Brian Davenport, vice president for energy at Industrial Process Design (IPD), and Steve Feinberg, president at Bluewater Battery Logistics, break down the process into five key steps.
California vs. Texas: A comparison of battery energy storage market participation
California and Texas stand out as national leaders in existing and planned battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity. While both states share the goal of integrating renewable energy and stabilizing their grids, their networks have utilized BESS in distinct ways, reflecting their different market structures. This article describes some key differences between the electricity independent system operators (ISOs) that impact how battery owners operate and dispatch their BESS.
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