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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
16 hours ago
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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
20 hours ago
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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
22 hours ago
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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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Grenergy secures financing for two phases of world’s biggest battery project Madrid-headquartered independent power producer (IPP) Grenergy has reached financial close on the first two phases of its Oasis de Atacama solar and battery energy storage hybrid project in Chile.
Marija Maisch
Jul 10, 2024
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Elements Green secures grid connection for 800 MWh battery storage project in Germany UK-based solar and energy storage developer Elements Green has secured a grid connection confirmation for its Alfstedt project in northwest Germany, which will feature a 35 MW solar plant and a 400 MW two-hour battery energy storage system.
Marija Maisch
Jul 10, 2024
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USA: Powin to supply 880 MWh for Michigan’s largest standalone BESS, e-STORAGE to deliver 498 MWh to Texas project Two major standalone battery energy storage projects in the USA have secured their technology providers this week.
Marija Maisch
Jul 10, 2024
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Australia’s 1 GWh battery storage project gets planning approval Renewables investment firm Octopus Australia has received planning approval from a local government body for its 500 MW / 1 GWh Blackstone battery energy storage system located 40 km southwest of Brisbane, in the state of Queensland.
Ev Foley
Jul 10, 2024
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Engie breaks ground on 800 MWh battery in Belgium Once completed, the four-hour battery energy storage project will operate under a 15-year contract with Elia, Belgium's electricity grid operator, and be located next to Engie's gas power plant in Vilvoorde.
Marija Maisch
Jul 09, 2024
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Chile’s largest PV plant to add 1.7 GWh of battery storage Generadora Metropolitana said it is planing to add battery storage to its newly inaugurated 480 MW CEME1 solar park in Chile.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jul 09, 2024
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Global energy storage fleet to surpass 1 TW/3 TWh by 2033, WoodMac says According to the latest forecast from Wood Mackenzie, the global energy storage market (excluding pumped hydro) is on track to reach 159 GW/358 GWh by the end of 2024 and grow by more than 600% by 2033, with nearly 1 TW of new capacity expected to come online.
Marija Maisch
Jul 09, 2024
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320MW/640MWh battery to complement compressed air storage project in the Netherlands The battery development should monetise excess grid capacity and complement the 320 MW compressed air energy storage project developed by Groningen-based long duration energy storage specialist Corre Energy.
Marija Maisch
Jul 08, 2024
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BayWa seeks Australian government approval for combined 1.2 GWh of big batteries BayWa r.e. is seeking environmental approval for two proposed renewable energy projects in Australia, featuring up to 312 MW of generation and a combined 1.2 GWh of battery energy storage capacity.
David Carroll
Jul 08, 2024

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