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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.

17 hours ago

Policy

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.

19 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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World’s first 628Ah grid-scale battery enters operation Chinese heavyweight EVE Energy has announced that the world's first utility-scale battery storage project featuring 628Ah ultra-large cells has entered operation in China.

Feb 12, 2026

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Long-duration storage as an antidote to grid congestion, renewables curtailment RenewaFLEXNL, a three-year Dutch initiative led by TNO, aims to accelerate long‑duration energy storage (8–100 h) to reduce grid congestion and better integrate renewable energy. pv magazine spoke with the project coordinator, Iraxte Gonzalez Aparicio, about diverse storage technologies, real-world applications, regulatory guidance, and energy management system tools to support large-scale solar‑plus‑storage deployment in the Netherlands and beyond.

Emiliano Bellini

Feb 12, 2026

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US storage update: Maine’s 350 MWh battery and Sierra Pinta 450 MWh system begin operations Two large-scale battery storage projects have entered commercial operation in the United States, adding flexible capacity in ISO New England and the Western grid.

Feb 12, 2026

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First batteries arrive for Colbún’s 912 MWh storage project in Chile Chilean energy company Colbún is developing the project with a capacity of 228 MW and 912 MWh of storage. It will be associated with the 232 MW Diego de Almagro Sur photovoltaic park, which has been operational since 2022 in the Atacama region.

Feb 12, 2026

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Merus Power to deliver 80 MWh grid-forming battery for extreme Arctic conditions The project will feature Merus Power's proprietary modular battery technology designed to withstand extreme Arctic conditions and enhance grid stability.

Feb 11, 2026

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Swedish–French partnership aims for 200 MW of battery projects in France Swedish company Ingrid Capacity and French developer Wattmen have entered into a co-development agreement to deploy 200 MW of battery energy storage systems in France. The first projects are expected to be ready for construction by 2026-2027.

Gwenaelle Deboutte

Feb 11, 2026

Industry

US Round-Up: NineDot closes $431M financing for NYC, e-STORAGE inks 503 MWh Texas deal, FlexGen brings 174 MW online The flurry of US news in this round-up include's NineDot Energy's funding for NYC community storage, e-STORAGE partnering with Sunraycer in ERCOT, FlexGen reaches commissioned project for Alliant Energy, and Ameresco finalizes tax credit transfers for its storage portfolio.

Feb 11, 2026

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Grenergy powers up another 1.1 GWh of storage at Oasis de Atacama in Chile The facility represents Phase IV of the Oasis de Atacama project, sold last September to funds managed by CVC DIF. The full complex is slated to reach 2 GW of solar capacity and 11 GWh of battery storage.

Feb 10, 2026

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Byhmgard pushes further into Finland with second major BESS deal announced Stockholm-based Byhmgard announced today that it signed a new deal to deliver four battery energy storage solutions (BESS) to projects in Finland for Finnish company Solarigo Systems Oy (Solarigo). It’s the second deal between the parties: the newly announced order value for 21 MWh of projects, with projected revenue for Byhmgard of just over $3.6 […]

Feb 09, 2026

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