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Chile reaches 4.6 GW of energy storage under construction The March 2026 Energy Sector Construction and Investment Projects Report, released by the Chilean Ministry of Energy, records 38 storage systems under construction, for 4,597 MW and 18,780 MWh.

2 hours ago

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Massive new $58.5 billion AI data center for Croatia to be anchored by 8 GWh BESS €50 billion Croatia AI campus by Pantheon Atlas pairs 500 MW solar with 8,000 MWh battery to meet hyperscale demand.

4 hours ago

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Saft to supply additional batteries as New Zealand’s major BESS doubles in size Adding on 100 MW / 200 MWh to the Huntly BESS to double the size of the first stage of one of New Zealand's largest batteries.

24 hours ago

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Equis taps GenusPlus as EPC for the 800 MWh Koolunga BESS in Australia Construction starts shortly, and it's the second project the pair of companies will have worked on in Australia.

Apr 28, 2026

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Bulgaria seeks to revive 864 MW Chaira pumped-storage hydropower plant Supported by Toshiba, Bulgarian utility NEK is working to restart its 864 MW Chaira pumped-storage hydropower plant, the largest of its kind in Southeastern Europe. The facility has been offline since March 2022 following a turbine failure.

Emiliano Bellini

Apr 28, 2026

Policy

Brazil can reach 7 GW in storage by 2035 Projections from the Energy Research Company (EPE), shared during the Absolar Storage Leaders event, depend on a stable legal framework and regulatory progress. Authorities and stakeholders in the electricity sector highlight the role of batteries in reducing costs, ensuring energy security, and expanding renewable energy.

Apr 27, 2026

Projects & Applications

TotalEnergies advances Kazakhstan 1 GW wind site with 600 MWh co-located battery The decision, after years of project progress, advances the mega co-located wind and storage site.

Apr 27, 2026

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High-level discussions on solar and energy storage across Europe. Experts explore how to plan and execute bankable BESS projects, what quality and warranty factors matter, and how energy management systems optimize residential and C&I applications, including heat pumps, EV charging, and new market opportunities.

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This year we will accept entries across seven categories: Modules, Inverters, Balance of System (BoS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Manufacturing, Sustainability, and Projects.

April 01 – August 31, 2026

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Saudi Arabia is accelerating its clean energy transition. Join the third SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference in 2026 to explore how solar PV and energy storage are powering the Kingdom’s growing digital economy, including data centers. Policymakers, investors, and innovators will share insights on technology, deployment strategies, and long-term value creation in Saudi Arabia’s evolving energy landscape.

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All Grid-scale news

Grid-scale

Chile reaches 4.6 GW of energy storage under construction The March 2026 Energy Sector Construction and Investment Projects Report, released by the Chilean Ministry of Energy, records 38 storage systems under construction, for 4,597 MW and 18,780 MWh.

2 hours ago

Grid-scale

Massive new $58.5 billion AI data center for Croatia to be anchored by 8 GWh BESS €50 billion Croatia AI campus by Pantheon Atlas pairs 500 MW solar with 8,000 MWh battery to meet hyperscale demand.

4 hours ago

Grid-scale

Saft to supply additional batteries as New Zealand’s major BESS doubles in size Adding on 100 MW / 200 MWh to the Huntly BESS to double the size of the first stage of one of New Zealand's largest batteries.

24 hours ago

Grid-scale

Equis taps GenusPlus as EPC for the 800 MWh Koolunga BESS in Australia Construction starts shortly, and it's the second project the pair of companies will have worked on in Australia.

Apr 28, 2026

Grid-scale

Bulgaria seeks to revive 864 MW Chaira pumped-storage hydropower plant Supported by Toshiba, Bulgarian utility NEK is working to restart its 864 MW Chaira pumped-storage hydropower plant, the largest of its kind in Southeastern Europe. The facility has been offline since March 2022 following a turbine failure.

Emiliano Bellini

Apr 28, 2026

Policy

Brazil can reach 7 GW in storage by 2035 Projections from the Energy Research Company (EPE), shared during the Absolar Storage Leaders event, depend on a stable legal framework and regulatory progress. Authorities and stakeholders in the electricity sector highlight the role of batteries in reducing costs, ensuring energy security, and expanding renewable energy.

Apr 27, 2026

Projects & Applications

TotalEnergies advances Kazakhstan 1 GW wind site with 600 MWh co-located battery The decision, after years of project progress, advances the mega co-located wind and storage site.

Apr 27, 2026

Grid-scale

Successful test of grid frequency stabilization with German battery storage In the "SUREVIVE" pilot project, tests are being conducted to determine how storage systems can actively stabilize the power system. In an initial test within the medium-voltage grid, the plant reacted in "grid-forming" mode as planned.

Sandra Enkhardt

Apr 27, 2026

Grid-scale

Cyprus gives go-ahead to 570 MWh of battery storage Cyprus’ transmission system operator has issued preliminary grid connection terms for eight standalone energy storage projects totaling 231 MW / 570 MWh, all to be developed without subsidy support.

Apr 24, 2026

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