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Utility-scale BESS to drive Czechia’s storage market Analysis by Aurora Energy Research says recent regulatory changes in Czechia have opened the door to a considerable build-out in utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). Wholesale and ancillary prices are offering strong opportunities in the short term, with a two-hour BESS switched on next year likely to reach an internal rate of return over 15%.

Nov 14, 2025

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EDP and QIC line up 1.6 GWh battery as part of solar-plus-storage deal in Australia EDP Renewables Australia and QIC's agreement continues the push to pair large storage with new renewable capacity under Australia’s evolving CIS framework, this time in the state of Queensland, alongside large-scale solar.

Nov 14, 2025

Technologies

German battery first to integrate monitoring, analytics and trading, moving away from fragmented digital tools Obton Dynamic, Amperecloud, Volytica Diagnostics and Enspired are trialling a coordinated approach to storage operation on a 32 MWh battery storage project in Tangermünde, south-east Germany. Their goal is to pilot a best practice in asset management and competitiveness in Europe’s fast-moving storage markets.

Nov 13, 2025

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Acciona Energía develops 1 GWh BESS in Chile’s Atacama desert The 200 MW battery energy storage facility located next to the Malgarida photovoltaic complex in the north of the country is slated for commissioning in early 2027.

Nov 13, 2025

Projects & Applications

Canada’s biggest battery breaks ground, e-STORAGE to supply 1.86 GWh system Canada's largest contracted battery project is moving ahead with a ground-breaking ceremony, and developer Potentia has chosen e-STORAGE for full-stack delivery and long-term service.

Nov 13, 2025

Projects & Applications

Australian 2,160 MWh BESS acquired and relocated to a decommissioned coal power plant Ampyr Australia will relocate the 270 MW Davenport battery energy storage system in the state of South Australia, where it'll get a new name: Northern Battery

Nov 13, 2025

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“It’s a miracle we have any storage projects in Germany at all” Interview: Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur or BNetzA) recently published an FAQ on grid connections for large-scale battery storage. It says that big battery systems require two separate procedures — one for charging (grid draw) and one for discharging (grid feed-in). Attorney Britta Wißmann from Watson Farley & Williams explains what this means for ongoing projects and existing grid connection approvals.

Sandra Enkhardt

Nov 13, 2025

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We will explore how AI-driven scheduling, dynamic pricing, and cloud technology can reduce bills and add value for residential and C&I customers, including PV, storage, EVs, and heat pumps, with practical installation and ROI insights.

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Zelestra plans 250 MW solar farm with four-hour battery in Chile The 254.3 MW, $350 million Rinconada Solar project, planned in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, would feature a battery energy storage system (BESS) and a 220 kV high-voltage line in Maipú and Pudahuel.

Aug 18, 2025

Opinion & Analysis

The new chapter in energy storage: Why value stacking is the future As the energy storage industry has matured, increasing the number of functional uses and revenue-generating activities has become paramount.

Arun Muthukrishnan

Aug 18, 2025

Policy

Australian plan for new renewables zones could help bring 7.7 GW of energy storage Six new renewable energy zones (REZs) that could help deliver up to 35.2 GW of new solar, wind, and energy storage developments by 2040, form the backbone of the Victorian government’s long-term plan to increase the state’s renewable energy generation as coal-fired power stations close.

Aug 18, 2025

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CIP acquires another 1 GWh Arizona battery CIP's fund has snapped up a 250 MW, four-hour duration BESS project in Arizona.

Aug 15, 2025

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Balance Power gains approval for 99 MWh battery project in Hertfordshire, beating concerns UK developer to install 48 battery units with two-hour duration, adding 49.5 MW of power output from storage to the grid.

Aug 15, 2025

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Swiss battery maker targets German grid with 40+ battery storage projects The Swiss manufacturer will supply batteries to a German company and together build out battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects

Sandra Enkhardt

Aug 15, 2025

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Mitie and Elements Green get building on 720 MWh Staythorpe battery storage project in the UK Construction has begun on the £71.5 million battery energy storage system (BESS) in the UK, a 360 MW two-hour duration project.

Aug 15, 2025

Maryvale solar plus storage BESS project

Projects & Applications

Gentari and PCL Construction turn first sod on DC-coupled 409 MWh solar-plus-storage project in Australia The project puts a 243 MW solar installation with a 172 MW battery energy storage system (BESS).

Aug 15, 2025

Markets

Italy approves 648 MW of new battery projects in Central and Southern regions Between August 7 and 11, 2025, Italy's Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) gave the green light to six large-scale battery storage projects located in Lazio, Campania, Basilicata, and Puglia.

Lara Morandotti

Aug 14, 2025

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