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California sets precedent by overriding local blockade to advance 1.2 GWh Soda Mountain BESS California is asserting state authority to revive the $700 million Soda Mountain project, marking a new era where Sacramento can reclaim authority from local counties to force stalled utility-scale solar and storage across the finish line.

Apr 30, 2026

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Australia’s market operator Q1 2026 report highlights 4.4 GW of grid storage coming online boosting renewables The battery boom in Australia at grid-scale and the residential sector is changing the face of the grid, with data showing the scale of the shifts across Australia's east.

Tristan Rayner, Ev Foley

Apr 30, 2026

Grid-scale

US grid operator PJM reopens interconnection process: 67 GW+ of storage in the queue Grid operator PJM has reopened its standard interconnection process to new generation projects, after closing the standard process to new applicants in 2022 to completely clear its backlog.

William Driscoll

Apr 30, 2026

Projects & Applications

Longi completes its fully integrated battery storage project in Europe Longi has completed grid connection and begun operations of its 13.75 MW/50.16 MWh BESS project in central Italy, while also launching a service centre in Madrid.

Sergio Matalucci

Apr 29, 2026

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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.

Apr 29, 2026

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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.

Apr 29, 2026

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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.

Apr 28, 2026

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April 01 – August 31, 2026

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Latvia adds big batteries to complete grid sync with Europe, two major Estonian projects secure finance The addition of two utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Latvia marks the final milestone in synchronizing the Baltic power grids with continental Europe, according to the country’s transmission system operator. Meanwhile, Estonia is advancing two major BESS projects, backed with €85 million in financing, in another key step toward energy independence.

Oct 30, 2025

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RWE develops 700 MWh battery at former nuclear power plant site in Germany The energy company plans to build a large 400 MW battery energy storage system near the border between Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, southern Germany, along with a new solar park scheduled for construction next year. A gas-fired power plant is also planned for the area.

Sandra Enkhardt

Oct 30, 2025

Finance

EBRD invests in 1 GW of solar, 1.3 GWh of storage in Uzbekistan The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing $142 million in financing to two ACWA Power-led solar-plus-storage projects in central Uzbekistan.

Oct 30, 2025

Revenue streams

Beyond revenue potential: Navigating the technical complexities of BESS optimisation As competition in the battery energy storage system (BESS) sector intensifies, developers must navigate not only market volatility and price saturation but also complex operational factors that directly influence profitability. In our experience, focusing solely on projected revenues without accounting for technical and regulatory challenges can quietly erode long-term returns, write Edward Treloar and Anna Gerokostopoulou of Sympower.

Edward Treloar, Anna Gerokostopoulou

Oct 29, 2025

Grid-scale

Elements Green to install 3.2 GW of battery storage in Germany by 2027 Eight projects are slated to begin construction next year, with grid connection planned for 2027. The UK-based solar and battery storage developer aims to invest €2 billion in Germany by 2028.

Oct 29, 2025

Grid-scale

Sembcorp, Mitsubishi announce two battery storage firsts for Singapore Sembcorp has successfully piloted a battery stacking solution at the nation’s largest operating battery energy storage project, while Mitsubishi has announced plans for Singapore’s first battery-backed combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant.

Oct 29, 2025

Grid-scale

Two hybrid projects with more than 630 MWh of battery storage planned in Portugal Lightsource bp is planning an 867 MWp solar and 300 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project and Endesa's Pego Cluster would feature 360 MW of wind capacity, 330 MW of solar, and 168.6 MW/337 MWh of storage.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

Oct 29, 2025

Grid-scale

Wärtsilä to build Australia’s largest DC-coupled hybrid BESS This newly announced project will be its ninth BESS site in Australia, bringing the company’s total Australian capacity to 1.5 GW/5.5 GWh.

Blathnaid O’Dea

Oct 29, 2025

Supply chain

Skysense, BYD to deploy 300 MWh of Mexican batteries Battery energy storage systems (BESS) for industry, businesses, and at airports are planned in Mexico and Latin America this year and next.

Oct 28, 2025

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