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The global pipeline of energy storage projects is growing rapidly across a variety of market segments, including distributed, grid-scale, off-grid and second-life projects.

From increasing solar self-consumption, reducing consumption peaks, providing flexibility to the electricity system, to deferring costly investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure, the range of applications which energy storage devices can provide is constantly evolving.

To build a robust business case, however, most storage facilities need to provide several services.

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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.
Ryan Kennedy
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
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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
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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.
Luis Ini
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.
Tristan Rayner
Apr 29, 2026
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BW ESS, EDF ink 10-year floor for 1.2 GWh British battery The 350 MW/1,243 MWh Hams Hall Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in North Warwickshire is the longest duration battery EDF has contracted to date.
Marija Maisch
Apr 28, 2026

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Energy storage can mitigate Germany’s negative electricity prices It is difficult to predict how much of Germany's energy storage projects will take shape but Enerparc Chief Operating Officer (COO) Stefan Müller says 20 GW, or more, of such facilities could make a difference to prices.
Sandra Enkhardt
Nov 15, 2024
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Tesla in running as Puerto Rico preps 430 MW of battery energy storage The Caribbean island is planning to use battery energy storage systems (BESS) as part of a plan to replace gas-fired power plants following the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.
Max Hall
Nov 15, 2024
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Dominican Republic grants concession for solar site with 82.8 MWh battery Local company Akuopowersol is developing the El Güincho project on 70 hectares in the province of Santo Domingo.
Luis Ini
Nov 15, 2024
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Germany’s Deutsche Bahn closes 140 MWh battery storage deal with Iqony From 2026, the rail operator plans to use the energy storage capacity to make its green electricity portfolio more flexible. Fluence is building the storage facility at Steag Iqony's Duisburg-Walsum power plant.
Sandra Enkhardt
Nov 15, 2024
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Brazil’s battery storage market could attract $7.8bn investment by 2030 The country already has 300 MW to 400 MW of batteries. The capacity reserve auction (LRCAP) the government is preparing for 2025 should further boost large-scale projects.
Lívia Neves
Nov 14, 2024
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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.
Luis Ini
Nov 14, 2024
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Strata signs tolling agreement for Arizona battery, Energy Vault takes FID on Texas project Strata Clean Energy has secured a deal for its 100 MW/400 MWh White Tank battery energy storage system (BESS), in Arizona, and Energy Vault is planning a 57 MW/114 MWh BESS in Texas.
Max Hall
Nov 14, 2024
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Altea gets approval for Aer Soléir’s 1 GWh BESS in Piedmont, Italy Altea Green Power says it has a 1.7 GW battery energy storage system (BESS) project pipeline in Italy with the sites “in advanced development and available for sale.”
Sergio Matalucci
Nov 14, 2024
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Finance for solar-plus-storage project in Senegal Madagascar-based Axian Energy has obtained €84 million ($89 million) for a solar-plus-storage project featuring a 60 MW solar plant and a 72 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in southern Senegal.
Patrick Jowett
Nov 14, 2024

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