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Germany to remove large battery storage systems from grid connection ordinance
Following a surge in battery storage applications, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is planning to remove storage systems from a rulebook overseeing the grid connection of power plants larger than 100 MW. The move has been criticized by the German Renewable Energy Federation.
India’s Oriana Power explores compact pumped storage for C&I customers, raises BESS target to 20 GWh by 2030
Oriana Power is expanding its focus beyond battery energy storage to compact pumped-storage solutions – a new generation of systems that the company believes could redefine the future of commercial and industrial (C&I) energy management.
UK BESS pipeline grows with 748 MWh Blackhillock approval and 349 MWh two-phase Sizing John expansion
A 349 MW / 748 MWh battery storage project has secured planning approval in Scotland, marking another major step forward for the UK’s energy storage pipeline. Meanwhile, near Liverpool, the first phase of a 142.5 MW / 348.5 MWh battery project has entered commercial operation, with work now launched on a second phase that will add advanced grid-forming capabilities to support regional system stability.
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Brazilian energy storage hampered by technical challenges and lack of regulation
While Brazil wastes billions of real on curtailment, the electricity sector is demanding urgent action on an energy storage capacity reserve auction which is now not expected until 2026. 'What is missing is the courage to unlock the market,' said Greener CEO Marcio Takata.
Alinta gives construction go-ahead for 1 GWh battery project in South Australia
Alinta Energy has locked in construction of the first 250 MW/1 GWh stage of a 500 MW/2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) planned for South Australia and appointed local construction firm GenusPlus Group as principal contractor.
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Analysis recommends dynamic energy pricing for network charges on battery storage in Germany
The Federal Network Agency is currently developing a new grid fee framework, with several design options for battery storage systems under consideration. Eco Stor has engaged the consultancy Neon Neue Energieökonomie to review and evaluate these proposals. While the most grid-friendly option for large-scale storage systems appears to have limited political viability, the second-best alternative still presents meaningful benefits for both grid stability and storage operators.
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Schoenergie’s 55 MWh Hithium battery project for German research project on grid stability
The 21 MW / 55 MWh facility is part of the SUREVIVE research project involving Schoenergie, grid operator Westnetz, the University of Stuttgart, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE).
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