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Netherlands: TenneT and GES ink landmark deal for 800 MWh “congestion mitigator” battery Dutch grid operator TenneT has signed a capacity control contract with Green Energy Storage (GES) for a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery, marking a shift in how the Netherlands manages its severely congested high-voltage grid.

19 hours ago

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AES scraps 320 MW California battery project amid fierce local opposition The developer officially withdrew its application for the Seguro storage facility in San Diego County following a three-year standoff with residents over fire safety and siting concerns.

21 hours ago

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The community warning signs that can make or break a battery project Early signals from misinformation to tense public meetings are helping developers identify community opposition before permitting begins.

Apr 09, 2026

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ERCOT proposes $1,500/MW incentive for legacy Texas storage to adopt grid stability support Older storage and renewables might be incentivized to add grid stability services in Texas if current plans continue with a $25 million program.

Apr 08, 2026

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Brazil greenlights co-located solar and storage for the first time The authorization opens a new frontier in Brazil for co-location and regulation of batteries.

Apr 08, 2026

Renalfa BESS in Bulgaria

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Utility-scale sodium-ion arrives in Romania: Renalfa plans 3.6 GWh dual-chemistry BESS A major Romanian hybrid cluster is advancing after the acquisition of significant PV and BESS assets in the country. New investment will then mix lithium-ion and sodium-ion storage

Apr 08, 2026

Projects & Applications

Spark secures approval in Australia for massive solar and 1.5 GWh storage project Spark Renewables has secured final planning approval for a solar and storage project that will add 800 MW of PV and 356 MW / 1,574 MW of energy storage capacity to the grid.

Apr 07, 2026

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April 01 – August 31, 2026

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Projects & Applications

ACWA Power’s 500 MWh BESS begins operating in Uzbekistan Saudi-based developer ACWA Power announced via a Saudi Stock Exchange filing that its 500 MWh battery, part of the Riverside wind and storage installation, has commenced commercial operations.

Blathnaid O'Dea

Feb 16, 2026

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Spanish grid sees surge of 740 MW in new battery storage applications for 2026 According to updated data from Red Eléctrica, the installed battery storage capacity in the Spanish electricity system currently stands at 124.5 MW. Meanwhile, the Official State Gazette (BOE) has already surpassed 740 MW in new applications for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in 2026.

Pilar Sanchez Molina, Jose Pedrosa

Feb 16, 2026

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Estonia unveils 1.1 GWh heat storage and 250 MWh battery retrofit as 800 MWh project prepares to break ground Over the past few days, Estonia has welcomed its largest heat storage facility to date and seen construction begin on its largest solar-plus-storage hybrid project. Meanwhile, construction is set to begin on Phase 1 of a battery park designed to accommodate 800 MWh of storage capacity, likely to become the largest in the Baltics.

Feb 16, 2026

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Australia round-up: CleanCo opens 500 MWh Tesla BESS, EnergyAustralia achieves financial close on 250 MWh project, Quorn Australia's huge battery market continues to progress with a freshly live battery energy storage system (BESS), another EnergyAustralia project reaching financial close, and another spotted testing energy flows as it is being commissioned.

Feb 16, 2026

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Australia switches on 600 MWh BESS co-located with coal-fired power plant Queensland gentailer Stanwell has commenced commercial operation of the 300 MW / 600 MWh Tarong battery energy storage system, which is co-located with the Tarong coal-fired power station.

Feb 16, 2026

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Spain plans 408 MW reversible pumped storage plant On Monday, the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition (MITECO) published the provisional resolution proposal for the Just Transition Hub tender. The tender awards grid access rights to renewable energy projects that deliver the greatest socio-economic benefits to local communities within the Meirama Just Transition Zone.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

Feb 13, 2026

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Hydrostor’s 4 GWh compressed air storage project signs offtake agreement with California Community Power The Willow Rock Energy Storage Center will provide 50 MW of power to six California Community Power members.

Feb 13, 2026

Products & Services

CATL’s Tener Stack debuts in Latin America with Acciona’s 1 GWh Chile project A newly signed agreement includes the integration of a 1 GWh battery storage system for the 238 MWp Malgarida solar park in the Atacama desert, which is scheduled to become operational in early 2027.

Feb 13, 2026

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Amarenco doubles capacity of French BESS site through repowering With the repowering of its Claudia storage facility in Saucats, Amarenco is upgrading its battery energy storage system (BESS) from one to two hours of storage capacity, aligning the asset with evolving European standards. Supported by a €65 million refinancing package and a long-term tolling agreement with Engie, the grid-forming project will combine NMC and LFP battery technologies and deliver a broad range of essential grid services.

Gwenaelle Deboutte

Feb 13, 2026

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