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CATL invests $600 million in Chinese data center power business
Battery manufacturer increases investment in Zhongheng Electric shareholder, a data center power system provider in China. The deal sees CATL increase exposure to high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure as AI sector pursues DC architecture for data centers.
Brookfield, La Caisse acquiring Canada’s biggest BESS developer in $6.5 billion deal
French-Canadian developer behind 1.2 GWh Hagersville BESS agrees to acquisition deal following review and board approval. New owners have pledged to invest in project pipeline for developer with international portfolio of solar, wind and BESS projects.
Why Rhythm Energy turned to Origin’s Kinergy for its Texas VPP ambitions
In a first for North America, the Texas retailer is entering home battery aggregation, using Origin's Kinergy platform that comes out of Australia, along with interoperability specialist Intertrust. Co-founder Matthew Tolliver explains the choices, why residential batteries are the starting point, and the still strong friction in scaling VPPs.
Canadian Solar subsidiary inks 2.5 GWh BESS deal for US data center support
E-storage will supply battery energy storage system (BESS) to major US utility with shipments expected to start in March 2027. Parent firm Canadian Solar says supply will “supporting data center grid infrastructure and resiliency.”
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EU industrial strategy could slow BESS progress, association warns
Industrial Accelerator Act sets out domestic content rules for large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, including EU-made battery management system mandate. European Commission proposal to be debated by European Parliament and EU Council.
Spanish government plans to accelerate permitting for hydroelectric plants
Consultation now open on plan to streamline permitting process for reversible hydroelectric plants. The government wants to integrate energy authorization, environmental assessment and water concession into a single procedure.
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Revera Energy reaches financial close on 400 MWh UK BESS
Carlyle-backed developer reaches financial close on the first of three UK battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in its development pipeline. Windyhill BESS in Bearsden, near Glasgow is close to one of the major bottlenecks on Great Britain’s grid.
Philippines mandates energy storage for renewables plants over 10 MW
Department of Energy (DOE) order sets out new rules for mandatory energy storage, including a minimum capacity of at least 20% of the generating plant’s installed capacity. DOE also calls for energy storage systems (ESS) installations to have grid supporting capabilities, such as grid-forming inverters to help stabilize voltage and frequency.
BESS operators can earn from idle capacity in new UK market
Electron and Tem claim new market will provide stable, recurring revenue for flexible energy assets such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), without sacrificing access to other markets. The companies say their new offer is the UK’s first physical-hedging market for managing renewable imbalance risk.
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