Solar Energy Storage and Battery News

Supplementing your photovoltaic station with battery storage will make your system more flexible and you will be independent from the power grid as well as weather conditions. Top news on energy storage technologies and solar batteries. Best battery manufacturers, advanced solar-plus-storage solutions, latest R&D in the field.
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Axian Launches Senegal's Largest Solar-Storage Project
Axian's groundbreaking NEA Kolda solar farm in Senegal promises to power 25,000 homes, marking a new era in sustainable energy for Casamance by 2026.
May 23, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Africa, PV Power Plant, Senegal, Axian
Vopak Acquires 300-MW Dutch Battery Project, Boosting Grid Flexibility Drive
BayWa r.e. has sold its ready-to-build 300-MW battery storage project in the Netherlands to Vopak, giving the tank-storage giant a major foothold in Europe’s fast-growing energy-storage market.
May 23, 2025 // Storage, Europe, Netherlands, vopak, BayWa_r.e.
Kilwinning Battery Project Wins Approval, Strengthening Scotland’s Renewable Energy Backbone
patura’s 100-MW battery storage scheme near Kilwinning secures consent without objections, adding crucial flexibility to Scotland’s renewables-heavy grid.
May 22, 2025 // Storage, BESS, SCOTLAND, Apatura, Kilwinning
CATL’s €2 Billion German Factory Tests China’s High-Stakes Go-Global Strategy
CATL’s new battery plant in Arnstadt shows China’s invest-abroad playbook: jobs for Europe, supply security for automakers—and fresh challenges from tariffs to culture clashes.
May 21, 2025 // Storage, Germany, Europe, CATL
Engie Starts 350-MW Hybrid Solar Storage Project Near Santiago Capital
Engie Chile launches USD 310-million Libélula hybrid plant—151 MWp solar array and 199 MW battery—to power 120 000 homes and advance its 3.5-GW roadmap.
May 21, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Solar, Engie, Chile, hybrid, South america, battery
BayWa r.e. Transfers 300-MW Dutch Battery Storage Project to Vopak
BayWa r.e. has sold a ready-to-build 300-MW battery project in northern Netherlands to Vopak, handing the tank-storage giant its first large-scale foothold in Europe’s energy-storage market.
May 21, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Europe, Netherlands, baywa r.e., vopak
Enfinity Secures €100M for European Solar, Storage Expansion
Enfinity Global secures €100M to boost Europe's solar and energy storage, advancing 6.4 GW capacity with innovative financing and technology.
May 20, 2025 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Italy, Europe, Enfinity Global
Australia's Largest Hybrid Solar-Storage Project Secures Grid Connection
Elements Green's Eurimbula Hybrid Facility in Australia: A groundbreaking solar and battery project, leading Central Queensland's energy transition with record-breaking capacity.
May 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Elements Green
Risen Energy Unveils Trio of Smart Storage Solutions at Intersolar
At Intersolar Europe 2025, Risen Energy introduced modular storage, micro- and string-inverter innovations for homes, businesses, and utility-scale plants, underscoring its integrated-solutions strategy.
May 19, 2025 // Storage, Inverters, Risen Energy, Intersolar
Cero Gains Approval for 72-MW Battery in Greece
Cero Generation powers up Greece with a 72-MW energy storage facility, enhancing solar efficiency and sustainability without government subsidies.
May 16, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Greece, Europe, cero generation
Engie Launches 400MWh Battery Park in Belgium
Engie launches 400MWh battery project in Belgium, powering 48,000 homes, boosting energy sustainability and reliability by 2027.
May 15, 2025 // Storage, Engie, Europe, Belgium, PV Power Plant
Eku Energy Secures £145m to Build Ocker Hill Battery Project
NatWest and SMBC back Eku Energy with £145 million for a 99-MW/198-MWh battery at Ocker Hill, advancing Britain’s shift to flexible, low-carbon power.
May 14, 2025 // Storage, TESLA, financing, BatteryStorage, EkuEnergy, WestMidlands
EDF Seeks Local Input on 250-MW Swansea North Battery Project
EDF Renewables UK launches consultation on its 250-MW Swansea North battery facility, inviting public feedback before filing a planning bid with Swansea Council.
May 14, 2025 // Storage, Wales, Swansea, DFRenewables, BatteryStorage, GridFlexibility
Aypa Secures $535 Million for California Solar-Storage Hybrid Vidal Project
Aypa Power raises $535 million to build the 320 MW Vidal solar-plus-storage plant in California, boosting grid reliability and advancing the state’s clean-energy goals.
May 13, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, California, USA, North America, Aypa
EBRD Backs Scatec's 1-GW Solar Project in Egypt
EBRD backs Scatec's groundbreaking 1-GW solar-storage project in Egypt with USD 30 million, paving the way for a greener future and significant carbon reduction.
May 12, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Scatec, EBRD, Asia, Africa, Egypt, PV Power Plant