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PG&E and Rewiring America announce Google-funded virtual power plant program The initiative, designed to test the locational value of customer-sited resources, will deploy flexible capacity from thousands of existing home batteries and smart devices across the Bay Area, while subsidizing the purchase and installation of new battery-enabled Carrier heat pumps.
Ben Zientara
Sep 07, 2026
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DC-coupled hybrid retrofit adds batteries to solar farm in Australia, avoiding modifications Solmech has completed a hybrid retrofit at an existing solar farm in South Australia, adding DC-coupled battery energy storage in a move designed to overcome grid constraints and improve energy utilisation and operational flexibility.
David Carroll
Aug 26, 2026
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Italy’s BESS additions slow to 28.86 MWh in July Italy added 1,105 new battery energy storage systems (BESS) in July, representing 28.86 MWh of additional capacity and 15.6 MW of power, according to Terna. Solar installations fell in number from June but increased in added capacity, with 6,195 new systems totaling 698.55 MW.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Aug 25, 2026
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Battery storage cuts farm electricity costs by 80% in Spain A 150 kW solar system paired with a 257 kWh battery energy storage system (BESS) has helped an agricultural operation in Spain cut its electricity costs by up to 80%, with plans to add another storage unit and approach 100% energy self-sufficiency.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Aug 24, 2026
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Solrite expands residential solar-plus-storage VPP to Illinois Solrite Energy is offering a residential virtual power plant (VPP) power purchase agreement in Illinois, combining zero-upfront-cost solar and battery storage for qualifying customers in the ComEd and Ameren service territories.
Ben Zientara
Aug 24, 2026
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Battery energy storage: a new economic asset for industrial sites Beyond their role in energy management, batteries open up new revenue opportunities for industrial sites. The Perlen project in Switzerland illustrates this: its 10 MW / 20 MWh storage system will be used to provide system services and then participate in the pre-charge and intraday electricity markets.
Gwenaelle Deboutte
Aug 18, 2026
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Sunrun and Voltus get home batteries paid to power AI data centers under new deal Data centers need energy, and distributed resources are being tapped to help keep peak demand low, with financial benefits for all involved.
Tristan Rayner
Aug 18, 2026

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Battery storage powers Japan’s shift from FIT to FIP Green Growth Co., Ltd. says Japan's shift from its feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme to feed-in premium (FIP) is driving demand for battery co-location, marking its first such project online at a solar plant on the island of Kyushu.
Brian Publicover
Jul 20, 2026
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How to protect residential batteries from heat waves An expert from Kiwa PI Berlin recommends installing batteries in thermally stable locations, ensuring proper ventilation, following manufacturer guidelines, and using certified equipment to reduce heat-related risks. During heatwaves, shifting daytime electricity consumption to direct solar use can help limit battery stress and prevent overheating.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jul 20, 2026
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Sonnedix acquires 260 MW battery storage portfolio in Italy Sonnedix has acquired a 260 MW storage portfolio in Italy from developer Sphera Energy, expanding its total battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity to about 2.8 GW.
Brian Publicover
Jul 17, 2026
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Solaer plans 197 MW of solar, 500 MWh of battery storage for data center in Chile Israel-based Solaer Renewable Energies has secured a long-term lease in Chile’s Atacama region to develop a data center campus powered by solar, batteries, and desalinated water infrastructure.
Luis Ini
Jul 17, 2026
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Battery storage reshapes power infrastructure for AI data centers A recent webinar hosted by ROTH Capital Partners highlights how hyperscale developers are reducing diesel generator reliance and exploring alternative power architectures.
Ryan Kennedy
Jul 15, 2026
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Italy nears 12 GWh of battery storage as solar tops 46 GW Italy's renewable-linked battery storage capacity reached 11.94 GWh and 6 GW of power output by the end of the first half of 2026.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Jul 15, 2026
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EnBW scraps Senec investor search, shifts storage business to existing customers Residential battery storage company Senec will stop accepting new customers after German utility EnBW failed to find an investor.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jul 14, 2026
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Battery storage supports energy resilience in regional Australia Australian battery supplier Renoz Energy says growing demand for larger battery systems is helping improve energy security and reduce diesel dependence in regional and edge-of-grid communities.
David Carroll
Jul 14, 2026
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Australia home battery installs fall as market shifts to smaller systems Australia's residential battery market continued to cool in June after changes to the federal Cheaper Home Batteries program, but installations remain well above historical levels as demand shifts toward mid-sized systems.
David Carroll
Jul 13, 2026
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