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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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What happens if I void my BESS warranty? Battery cycling strategies are changing, and so is the failure data. James Totton, underwriter at Tokio Marine GX, talks to ESS News about risk in the rapidly growing energy storage industry.
Matthew Lynas
17 hours ago
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Massachusetts expands $5.4 million residential battery VPP program to EVs The ConnectedSolutions virtual power plant (VPP) program, which paid more than $5.4 million to residential battery owners in Massachusetts in 2025, is now adding vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capacity, offering drivers a chance to support the grid during peak demand periods.
Ryan Kennedy
19 hours ago
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Italy’s storage market hinges on grids, permits, regulation, says Neoen Neoen has started building its second battery energy storage project in Italy, with the developer saying grid capacity, permitting and regulatory certainty will determine how quickly solar and storage can scale.
Lara Morandotti
20 hours ago
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Spain approves 260 MW of battery storage projects The Spanish government has published approvals and permitting steps for seven renewable energy installations, including 260 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and 40.5 MW of renewable hybridization projects.
Jose Pedrosa
21 hours ago
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Grupo Cobra secures grid approval for solar-plus-storage in Australia Spanish infrastructure giant Grupo Cobra has landed grid connection approval for a large-scale hybrid solar-and-battery project planned for the Bowen Basin, the largest coal-producing region in Australia.
David Carroll
21 hours ago
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Puerto Rico approves 100 MW/400 MWh battery project Puerto Rico's energy regulator has conditionally approved a 100 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage project, requiring the developer to maintain the system's full four-hour storage capacity throughout its 20-year contract.
Luis Ini
23 hours ago
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Zenobe acquires sdp energie, plans to buy more transmission projects Developer behind world-first Blackhillock project acquires German battery energy storage system (BESS) business. Zenobe plans to buy more large-scale projects and is actively recruiting in Germany.
Matthew Lynas
Jul 27, 2026

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Lenders back €440 million financing for German BESS portfolio A syndicate of 11 lenders has provided approximately €440 million ($504.6 million) in project debt for the construction of 11 battery energy storage projects in Germany developed by Kyon Energy, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies.
Brian Publicover
Jul 16, 2026
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Predictable revenues key to battery storage finance, says report A new white paper from Capcora and Suena Energy says predictable revenue streams and project structure are key factors in securing debt financing for battery storage projects.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jul 16, 2026
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Battery storage reshapes power infrastructure for AI data centers A recent webinar hosted by ROTH Capital Partners highlights how hyperscale developers are reducing diesel generator reliance and exploring alternative power architectures.
Ryan Kennedy
Jul 15, 2026
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Italy nears 12 GWh of battery storage as solar tops 46 GW Italy's renewable-linked battery storage capacity reached 11.94 GWh and 6 GW of power output by the end of the first half of 2026.
Massimiliano Tripodo
Jul 15, 2026
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Israel’s Airengy aims to develop 2.5 GWh compressed air battery at Danish salt mine European chemicals producer Nobian is evaluating Airengy's long duration energy storage and compressed air power plant technology for use at a Danish salt cavern. Airengy told ESS News it is targeting other large energy consumers like data centers and explained the value long duration energy storage can provide to the Danish market as it reduces its reliance on Germany.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Jul 15, 2026
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Solar-driven volatility strengthens case for battery storage in Europe Montel’s second-quarter European electricity market report shows record solar generation is increasing price volatility, highlighting the need for more battery storage.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jul 15, 2026
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SMA Altenso, RheinEnergie commission 62.5 MWh battery in Germany SMA Altenso and RheinEnergie have commissioned a 24.5 MW/62.5 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in northwestern Germany.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jul 15, 2026
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Australia’s Transgrid expands grid-forming battery deployment Transgrid plans to use grid-forming battery energy storage systems to provide more system strength services as coal-fired generation retires and inverter-based resources expand.
David Carroll
Jul 15, 2026
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Battery tolling grows as Germany moves beyond merchant risk As Germany's battery storage market expands, developers are increasingly turning to battery tolling agreements to reduce merchant revenue risk and improve access to project finance.
Marian Willuhn
Jul 15, 2026

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