Solar Energy Storage and Battery News

Tilt Renewables marks a historic milestone with the launch of Australia's first privately-funded 100-MW/200-MWh BESS in Victoria's Latrobe Valley. The AUD 243 million project is expected to be connected to the grid by 2024 and provide much-needed energy support for peak periods.

Harnessing power of the sun, Northumberland County Council has granted permission for a groundbreaking 49.9-MW solar farm with 60-MW battery storage system. Sheep will soon graze at this former open cast coal mining site, part of UK's Bluefield Group's third solar project and the first to feature a co-located battery storage.

Honeywell International Inc has been chosen to provide a 124-MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to 6 solar farms in the US Virgin Islands. This initiative is part of the USVI's commitment to reach 30% renewable energy usage. Honeywell is also providing an integrated safety system.

Swedish firms Altris and Polarium have announced a partnership to revolutionize the energy storage market with a sodium-ion battery cell offering higher energy density with abundant, non-toxic raw minerals. Get ready for an innovation that will shake-up the industry!

Kyon Energy and Obton have joined forces to create a 195 MW battery energy storage portfolio. The projects, located across Germany, are set to revolutionize the energy landscape and total investment is estimated at high 3-digit million euro sum.

Rio Tinto is set to fuel its bauxite mine in Queensland, Australia with a 12.4-MW solar park and integrated battery. Aiming to reduce diesel power consumption by 37% and carbon footprint by 14,000 tonnes per year, this 18 MW solar facility is due to be switched on by early 2025.

Puerto Rico's largest solar and storage system, Ciro One, has just broken ground in Salinas! The 90-MW solar and 51.5-MW battery project will feature LTO and include a 25-year warranty, plus a demonstration site for agrivoltaics to blend energy production & farming needs. Operational by the end of 2024, Ciro One will help strengthen & stabilize Puerto Rico's energy network.

Flow Power is set to revolutionise Victoria's energy landscape with its 100-MW battery energy storage system project, providing real-time access to 100% renewable energy and stabilising the grid to reduce blackouts. Financial closure expected next year, with construction beginning in 2024 and operational late 2025.

Daystar Power is revolutionizing Nigeria's energy landscape with its 4.2-MWp solar power plant and 2-MWh battery energy storage system. Join Daystar on its mission to install 200 MW of solar-plus-storage solutions and reduce reliance on diesel generators by 2022.

GenusPlus Group proudly awarded $90M AUD contract for civil & electrical works at the 200-MW/800-MWh Kwinana Battery Stage Two. Installation and commissioning of 300 battery units and 72 inverters to create Western Australia's second grid-scale energy storage system. Onsite works started in July 2021, operational by 2024.

Auren Energy launches 48.1-MW Sol do Piaui solar park: the first commercial-scale hybrid project in Brazil to be granted a license by Aneel. 112,080 solar modules and 206-MW Ventos do Piaui I wind complex for 24-hour energy transmission. BRL 255 million investment to generate clean energy.

Experience the revolutionary new "AXIhycon" series of hybrid inverters from Axitec Energy GmbH & Co. KG, with up to 10 kW output power, 97.87-97.51% efficiency, Li SV1 & SV2 compatible & a backup output. Get yours now!

Experience the latest advancements in energy storage with Wärtsilä's QuantumHE system. Enjoy up to 9% more usable energy, advanced safety features, and grid support services with GEMS Digital Energy Management Platform.

SSE Energy Supply Ltd has been contracted to optimize a 249 MW/373.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Kent, England for 10 years. Sheaf Energy Park is set for July 2025 commissioning, with Pacific Green Battery Energy Parks 2 Ltd. powering the BESS with a 10-year, GBP 120 million debt. Balance demand & supply: transition to renewable energy with this energy storage system.

Swansea Council unveils £4bn green energy hub with hydrogen manufacturing, electric vehicle charging, solar & tidal lagoon projects. DST Innovations and Batri Ltd., along with HDR and Enable, lead the urban renewal project which could shape future green energy developments.