Solar rebound effect could increase need for batteries, raise Europe’s grid demands 5% by 2050
Research from Germany’s FernUniversität Hagen finds the solar rebound effect, caused by households increasing their total electricity consumption after installing a solar system, is currently a blind stop in Europe’s energy system planning and abatement scenarios.
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Germany may curtail preferential treatment of large battery storage facilities near substations
The recently introduced preferential treatment for large battery storage facilities within a 200-meter radius of substations may soon be scaled back under the next amendment to the building code. At a minimum, lawmakers are considering tightening the eligible zone by introducing a minimum setback of 100 meters, effectively limiting the preferential treatment to projects located within a narrower band of 100 to 200 meters around substations.
Long-duration battery storage can contribute to security of supply more cost-effectively than gas-fired power plants, LCP Delta finds
LCP Delta has conducted a study analyzing the potential contribution of long-duration battery storage to security of supply within capacity tenders in Germany, including an economic comparison with gas-fired power plants and the resulting costs to the public. However, the authors explicitly note that they are not advocating for a complete phase-out of new gas-fired power plants.
Volkswagen announces vehicle-to-grid offering in Germany, soon wider Europe
Registration will be possible from June, and the service will then be available from the fourth quarter under VW's Elli brand. The integrated offer consists of an electric vehicle, app, electricity tariff, smart meter, wallbox, and installation.
Netherlands: TenneT and GES ink landmark deal for 800 MWh “congestion mitigator” battery
Dutch grid operator TenneT has signed a capacity control contract with Green Energy Storage (GES) for a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery, marking a shift in how the Netherlands manages its severely congested high-voltage grid.
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67.3 GW battery storage progresses through Australia’s grid connection process
Utility scale batteries are maintaining a strong lead in the race for renewable energy pipeline growth, indicated by AEMO’s latest Connections Scorecard showing 67.3 GW of projects are progressing through the National Electricity Market (NEM) connection process.
Solar rebound effect could increase need for batteries, raise Europe’s grid demands 5% by 2050
Research from Germany’s FernUniversität Hagen finds the solar rebound effect, caused by households increasing their total electricity consumption after installing a solar system, is currently a blind stop in Europe’s energy system planning and abatement scenarios.
EU to cover only 21.4% of battery demand by 2030 despite global market surge; costs remain up to 50% higher than Asia
A report from the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) warns of the urgent need to accelerate battery manufacturing in the European Union to achieve a solid competitive position against powers such as China or the United States.
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Meta signs 100 GWh supply agreement for Noon Energy’s ultra-long-duration fuel cell storage
Meta Platforms and Palo Alto-based Noon Energy have reached a reservation agreement for up to 1 GW / 100 GWh of energy storage capacity, marking a significant bet on ultra-long-duration energy storage to power the next generation of AI infrastructure.
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