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ACME Solar commissions first phase of 2 GWh battery portfolio in India ACME Solar Holdings has commissioned 142.67 MW/481.49 MWh of battery energy storage in the Indian state of Rajasthan through its subsidiaries. The installation represents Phase 1 of its planned 585 MW/2,011.24 MWh BESS deployment under these special purpose vehicles.

Mar 13, 2026

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Arkansas 2.5 GW solar, 2.9 GWh battery storage project changes hands Due for completion in 2029, Steel River is among the most significant new energy infrastructure investments in the United States, with estimated capital costs of over $4.5 billion.

Mar 12, 2026

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Long-term storage grows by 49% in 2025 despite the financing crisis A report by Wood Mackenzie indicates that the deployment of long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies exceeded 15 GWh in 2025, but declining venture capital investment and falling lithium battery costs are hindering their commercial viability.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

Mar 10, 2026

Technologies

Small 24/7 clean power commitments could cut costs for long-duration storage TU Berlin researchers say early demand for round-the-clock carbon-free electricity could help bring advanced energy technologies to market faster through technology learning effects. Grant funding for the research was provided by Google, which has since announced plans to build the world’s largest iron-air battery.

Mar 09, 2026

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PPC, Metlen join hands to develop 3 GWh of battery storage in Romania, Bulgaria, Italy As Metlen confirmed to pv magazine, only 50 MWh of the announced pipeline will be located in Italy.

Marija Maisch, Sergio Matalucci

Mar 06, 2026

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Alfa Laval, IAE to deploy Korea’s first large-scale liquid air energy storage plant The partners say the LAES system will liquefy up to 10 tons of air per day for long-duration grid balancing.

Mar 05, 2026

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Energy China consortium wins 1 GWh Benban battery project in Egypt The project, described as Africa's largest standalone battery storage system, will have grid-forming capability.

Mar 04, 2026

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FRV starts construction on first Australia standalone battery project Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia says it has begun construction on its first standalone battery energy storage system in the country after reaching financial close on the project.

Aug 08, 2024

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Hybrid gas-turbine and thermal ESS goes online in Czech Republic In the village of Vraňany, in the district of Mělnik a hybrid energy storage system has been put online with gas turbines from aircraft engines with a total output of 32,4 MW and a thermal battery storage system from Energy Nest with an output of 20 MW and a capacity of 22 MWh.

Aug 07, 2024

Projects & Applications

50MW/100MWh Sodium-ion ESS goes online in China with string PCS MV stations In the Hubei province in China, 50MW/100MWh is just the first phase of the sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) project spearheaded by Sineng Electric. The project should eventually have a storage capacity of 100MW/200MWh. The initial capacity has already been connected to the grid and begun operations, able to supply power to around 12,000 households for a whole day.

Aug 07, 2024

A TagEnergy BESS at Hawkers Hill Energy Park in the UK

Projects & Applications

TagEnergy scores further approval for 600 MWh battery in northern Australia Developer TagEnergy is a step closer to building a 300 MW / 600 MWh battery that is to help maintain grid stability in Australia's north, after securing further approvals.

Aug 06, 2024

Sparq BESS container

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BESS in Italy: Huge growth market faces CE mark deadline An interview with Roberto Romita from Sparq, a European manufacturer of energy storage systems, about the industrial battery market in the country and upcoming regulation shifts. Italy has become Europe's second largest storage market until now.

Lara Morandotti

Aug 06, 2024

Projects & Applications

450 MW of BESS planned for Scottish Highlands in three projects In the north of Scotland, multiple new BESS projects have been proposed by the local council, two at up to 200 MW, along with a 49.9 MW project.

Aug 05, 2024

Pumped storage hydropower plant

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India approves 2.6 GW of pumped hydro storage The nation's Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has approved the 2 GW Sharavathy project, in Karnataka state, and a 600 MW Upper Indravati scheme, in Odisha.

Aug 02, 2024

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Plans approved for 2.4 GWh battery in UK London-based developer Statera is set to construct a six-hour battery energy storage system in the soith west of England and has secured a grid connection in 2028.

Aug 02, 2024

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German investment fund acquires 1.1 GW of Italian battery projects The KGAL investment vehicle has acquired a majority stake in the share capital of SEO Holding Srl, which holds contracts to develop four battery projects in Italy.

Lara Morandotti

Aug 02, 2024

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