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How on-site batteries are fast-tracking data center grid connections Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are already regularly deployed in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) applications for data centers, but current market conditions are now driving new deployment needs and strategies. Blathnaid O’Dea hears from industry insiders about increasingly popular approaches like bring your own capacity (BYOC) and flexible grid connections (FGC), and why batteries can provide services beyond speed to power that gas turbines can’t.

Blathnaid O’Dea

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Offgrid

Huawei and Aggreko win Brazil’s largest battery storage contract, will replace diesel in the Amazon Solar microgrids with 110 MWp and 120 MWh of BESS across 24 locations in Amazonas state in Brazil coming to replace diesel consumption of 37 million liters/year.

Alessandra Neris

Mar 03, 2026

Finance

South Korea to invest $223 million in next-generation distributed grid, including ESS The South Korean government has announced plans to invest KRW 321 billion ($222.6 million) in 2026 to upgrade regional distribution networks, deploy 85 energy storage systems, and expand solar integration while piloting microgrids and market reforms.

Brian Publicover

Feb 24, 2026

Policy

Indonesia to announce new government regulation to encourage BESS, hydrogen in remote locations A forthcoming decree is expected to unlock battery‑driven hybrid projects across remote power systems with a 10 MW threshold being established.

Feb 11, 2026

Grid-scale

Data center survey reveals majority believe renewables and BESS are the ideal energy mix, power issues start in 2027 54% of respondents cited "energy availability and redundancy" as the single greatest obstacle to successful data center development between now and 2030.

Jan 29, 2026

Markets

EU installs 27.1 GWh of battery storage in 2025 as utility-scale systems drive majority of growth Utility-scale installations now represent more than half of new capacity in a significant market shift, while residential storage, long the main growth driver, declined due to lower electricity prices and reduced support schemes, a new report from SolarPower Europe finds.

Jan 28, 2026

Offgrid

Angola, Cabo Verde inaugurate major co-located battery storage projects In Angola, 75.26 MWh of battery storage has begun operating as part of Africa’s largest off-grid renewable energy system to date. Meanwhile, Cabo Verde has switched on a 26 MWh storage system tied to an existing wind farm.

Dec 10, 2025

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High-level discussions on solar and energy storage across Europe. Experts explore how to plan and execute bankable BESS projects, what quality and warranty factors matter, and how energy management systems optimize residential and C&I applications, including heat pumps, EV charging, and new market opportunities.

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Saudi Arabia is accelerating its clean energy transition. Join the third SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference in 2026 to explore how solar PV and energy storage are powering the Kingdom’s growing digital economy, including data centers. Policymakers, investors, and innovators will share insights on technology, deployment strategies, and long-term value creation in Saudi Arabia’s evolving energy landscape.

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Projects & Applications

Two off-grid solar-plus-storage parks inaugurated in Peruvian Amazon The sites, with a total 9.6 MWp generation capacity and 13.5 MWh of energy storage, were built in the Loreto department by Amazonas Energía Solar for Electro Oriente.

Nov 21, 2024

Projects & Applications

Solar panels and batteries for educational centers in Nuevo León, Mexico Iberdrola's Luces de Esperanza (Lights of Hope) off-grid initiative has arrived in the state of Nuevo León. The first phase will equip schools in the municipalities of China, Galeana, and Monterrey.

Nov 14, 2024

Projects & Applications

Off-grid solar-plus-battery systems bring power to Brazil’s isolated communities Energisa has led installation of solar-plus-storage microsystems to replace diesel for an indigenous village and riverside community via the government's Luz para Todos (Light for All) program.

Alessandra Neris

Nov 13, 2024

Offgrid

Brazilian islands to have 85% solar and battery storage by 2027 Replacing diesel, the Noronha Verde project will be carried out by Neoenergia with an investment of BRL 300 million ($52.1 million).

Alessandra Neris

Nov 05, 2024

Offgrid

24 MW solar farm and 13 MW battery powers up Western Australia gold mine Remote energy development specialist Pacific Energy has commissioned a 24 MW solar farm, which is producing power, and a 13 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Tropicana gold mine, 330 km northeast of Kalgoorlie, in remote Western Australia.

Nov 04, 2024

Projects & Applications

Micronesian utility tenders battery storage, solar minigrids The utility on the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) island of Yap is seeking bids to supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) and 79 kW of solar minigrid generation capacity.

Oct 15, 2024

Offgrid

Why 25-cent electricity makes off-grid solar-plus-storage a smart investment in US Once electricity prices hit $0.25/kWh, disconnecting from the grid with residential solar-plus-storage starts to become financially viable, with sunny places making strong financial arguments. Recent drops in battery prices make the case for leaving the grid even stronger.

John Fitzgerald Weaver

Oct 03, 2024

Offgrid

UCB to deploy sodium-ion batteries for remote Amazon community The project involves 48 V sodium batteries, each capable of storing the equivalent of 38.4 kWh. The stored energy will power a school, health center, and community leisure areas for around 30 families. UCB will produce the batteries in Brazil's Manaus Free Trade Zone.

Sep 19, 2024

Offgrid

Huawei unveils world’s largest microgrid, featuring 1.3 GWh of battery storage China’s Huawei has built a 400 MW/1.3 GWh solar-plus-storage off-grid facility in Red Sea New City, Saudi Arabia.

Sep 18, 2024

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