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Hydro approves largest pumped hydro project in more than 20 years in Norway Norsk Hydro will invest about $110 million after tax to build the Illvatn pumped hydro plant in western Norway.

Nov 18, 2025

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Spanish large-scale energy storage call backs more than 11 GWh of projects Battery energy storage systems (BESS) accounted for 124 of 144 projects backed by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) cash.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

Oct 27, 2025

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Investors commit $8m to Italian offshore-pumped-hydro storage Described as drawing upon a 'practically unlimited resource' – ocean depth – Milan-based Sizable Energy says its offshore technology offers the world's cheapest long-duration energy storage (LDES).

Oct 23, 2025

Policy

Energy storage could cut Brazil’s electricity system costs 16% in 2029 Storage is essential to expand renewables penetration and ensure grid flexibility, according to a study by consultants PSR. Regulatory and tax barriers still limit the sector, however, and new revenue sources are needed to make projects viable.

Oct 22, 2025

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Australia backs big batteries amid coal exit Utility-scale batteries are meeting the challenge of guaranteeing network reliability during the clean energy transition with Australia having surpassed the United Kingdom to become the third-largest market for large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), behind China and the United States.

Oct 21, 2025

Tenders

Pumped hydro among bids in 1.5 GW Massachusetts energy storage tender The procurement exercise, for four- to 10-hour energy storage resources ties into the state’s target of procuring 5 GW of energy storage by 2030.

Sep 15, 2025

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Acen seeks green light for 12-hour pumped hydro storage project in Australia The Philippines-based renewables and energy storage developer Acen Australia says its 800 MW, 12-hour duration Phoenix pumped hydro energy storage project planned for central west New South Wales is on track to start generating power in the early 2030s.

Sep 11, 2025

Tenders

Magtel plans 2.5 GWh Spanish pumped hydro station with solar The €500 million ($586 million) project includes 289 MW/2,554 MWh of pumped hydro energy storage and 229 MW of solar.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

Sep 08, 2025

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Lithuania’s Ignitis Group to add 582 MWh of battery storage projects Vilnius-based utility Ignitis Group will install 291 MW/582 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) at two of its wind farms and at a hydro site, with commercial operation expected in 2027.

Jul 02, 2025

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