Solar Energy Storage and Battery News

Qcells Adds 372-MW Solar Storage Projects in Arizona
Qcells is building 372 MW of Arizona solar-plus-storage projects, pairing batteries with daytime PV to deliver peak power, strengthen grid reliability, and accelerate clean energy decarbonization.
Jul 10, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, Arizona, North America, PV Power Plant, Qcells
BYD Wins 11.3 GWh Storage Contract for Abu Dhabi RTC
BYD lands a Masdar deal to deliver 11.275GWh of Haohan battery storage for a UAE round-the-clock renewables project—powering night and day to strengthen grid reliability.
Jul 9, 2026 // Storage, Asia, United Arab Emirates, BYD
Berde Taps Sungrow for 200MW Solar, 500MWh BESS
Berde Renewables’ 3-year deal with Sungrow Power and Solar Hive will supply 200MW solar and 500MWh BESS across the Philippines and Thailand—boosting C&I clean energy with expert support and training.
Jul 7, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Sungrow, Thailand, Asia, Philippines, Berde Renewables
OX2 Acquires 230-MW Solar+Storage Project in Victoria
OX2 adds Australia’s Corop 230MW solar-plus-storage project in Victoria, securing permits and grid progress. A 290MW battery boosts capacity as subsidies loom under the Capacity Investment Scheme.
Jul 6, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Victoria, PV Power Plant, OX2
European Energy Secures Debt for 130-MW Solar, BESS in Australia
European Energy A/S secures financial close for its 130MW Winton North hybrid solar-plus-battery project in Australia, backed by Commerzbank and Societe Generale—unlocking construction and stronger grid reliability.
Jul 2, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, Oceania, european energy, PV Power Plant
Ceigall Signs 220-MW Solar PPA With BESS in MP
Ceigall India bags a 220-MW solar+storage PPA in Madhya Pradesh—18-month build, 25-year run—at INR 2.70/kWh, worth ~INR 17B, powering SECI–MPUVN joint venture.
Jul 1, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, Ceigall
Grenergy Locks Record Chile Night PPA With BESS
Grenergy seals its biggest Chile PPA—night-time power via its Elena mega battery—boosting dispatchable renewables, improving reliability for offtakers and aligning solar output with demand.
Jun 30, 2026 // Storage, Chile, South america, Grenergy
Terra-Gen Approved for 1.4-GW Solar-BESS California Project
Terra-Gen LLC wins approval for a California 1.4 GW solar-plus-storage mega-project: 1,000 MW / 8,000 MWh batteries to boost grid reliability by shifting power into peak hours.
Jun 26, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, California, USA, North America, terra-gen, PV Power Plant
AGR Chooses Habitat Energy for 157MW Batteries Optimization
AGR Renewables, backed by Railpen, taps Habitat Energy to optimize a 157MW UK co-located battery portfolio—boosting solar value, maximizing revenues, and strengthening grid stability.
Jun 24, 2026 // Storage, UK, Europe, AGR
EBRD Eyes $170m Loan for Egypt Solar-BESS
EBRD eyes a $170M senior debt facility for Infinity Power’s Nefer Menya—1GW solar plus 600MWh storage in Egypt—slashing CO2 up to 1.3M tonnes yearly. Final approval: July 22, 2026.
Jun 22, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Residential, Storage, EBRD, Asia, Africa, Egypt
Alive Capital Energises Romania’s Nanov Solar-Storage Plant
Alive Capital’s Nanov Hybrid Power Plant is now grid-connected—23.45MWac solar with 5MW/10.67MWh storage—boosting Romania’s renewable integration, grid stability, and clean power delivery.
Jun 18, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Grids, Europe, Romania, PV Power Plant, Alive Capital
INTEC Wins EPC Role for Queensland Solar-Storage Hybrid
INTEC Energy Solutions lands EPC role for Lightsource bp’s Lower Wonga solar-plus-storage project in Queensland—delivering design, construction and commissioning to boost grid reliability and clean peak power.
Jun 16, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, queensland, Intec Energy
European Energy Nears 25-MW Battery Start in Lithuania
European Energy is nearing commissioning a 25-MW/65-MWh BESS in Lithuania, set beside its solar park—boosting output, grid stability, and renewable value with commercial operations soon.
Jun 16, 2026 // Storage, Europe, european energy, Lithuania
Revera Greenlights 400-MW Scotland Battery Project
Revera Energy, with Carlyle backing, greenlights a 400MW Scotland battery project—set to be among the UK’s biggest—boosting grid stability by storing renewable power and releasing it when demand spikes.
Jun 15, 2026 // Storage, UK, Europe, Revera
Exagen Wins Approval for 50-MW Solar Plus Storage
Exagen secures planning for a 50MW UK solar park with co-located BESS—storing peak power and boosting grid stability. Next: detailed engineering, financing, and construction toward operation.
Jun 11, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Exagen