Solar Energy Storage and Battery News

Australia Establishes Renewable Energy Hub: 2.4GWh BESS
Experience the world's largest energy storage hub in Melbourne! The city's 1,200 MW/2.4GWh two-hour duration battery system has 365 job opportunities and can power over a million homes. Be part of the government's mission of zero emissions by 2050 with Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub.
Oct 13, 2023 // Storage, Australia, Oceania
Vattenfall Revs Up 20MW Battery at UK Wind Farm
Vattenfall's largest onshore wind park in England, the 54.4MW Ray Wind Farm, has taken a major step towards sustainable energy production with the installation of a 20MW/45.5MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This BESS will provide enough power to cover the consumption of 3,500 British homes for 24 hours. Join us and learn more about this green energy revolution!
Oct 12, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Vattenfall
Origis Begins 550 MW Solar-Storage Revolution in Mississippi
Origis Energy is set to create a solar-plus-storage site in Mississippi, with 150 MW of solar and 50 MW of battery storage. The Golden Triangle II project will generate enough electricity to power 126,000 homes and have an economic benefit of over $145m. Supported by PPAs from TVA, RES and Mitsubishi Power Americas are providing construction and battery storage services.
Oct 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, Mississippi, North America, Origis Energy
Mozambique: Solar-Powered Hybrid Minimizes Diesel Use
Syrah Resources Ltd is leading the way in renewable energy with full operations of its solar-plus-storage hybrid system in Mozambique. This innovative system reduces carbon emissions by 13%, while cutting diesel consumption. Solarcentury Africa Ltd and CrossBoundary Energy provided engineering, procurement, and financing services. Syrah Resources owns the system after a 10-year BOOT term.
Oct 11, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Africa, Mozambique, Syrah Resources Ltd
1.2 GW Battery Hub OK'd for Victoria
Experience Australia's future of renewable energy with the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH): an 1,200-MW/2,400-MWh battery storage facility powering over 1 million homes. Construction starts 2023. Largest in Australia and Asia.
Oct 11, 2023 // Storage, Australia, Oceania
"Texas' Lone Charge" - New Leaf Energy's 64-MW Battery Portfolio
New Leaf Energy announces 64MW portfolio of battery storage projects in Texas, featuring 7 standalone batteries and lithium iron phosphate batteries. Interconnection agreements due by 2024, and commercial operation expected by 2025. Interested parties should contact New Leaf Energy via email.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, USA, North America, New Leaf Energy
Tesla Powers Up Australia's Largest Battery
A revolutionary energy storage complex has been commissioned in New South Wales, providing energy to 240,000 homes. It's the largest battery in the state, with three Tesla Megapack systems forming the backbone of the 150 MW/300 MWh Riverina and Darlington Point complex from Federation Asset Management and Edify Energy. Get the details on the long-term asset manager and the 10-year contracts supplied to EnergyAustralia.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, TESLA, Australia, Oceania
Bulgaria Opens First Renewables+Storage Tender
Be part of Bulgaria's renewable energy future! Join the public consultation on the government's first tender programme for 570 MW of renewable energy and 150 MW of battery storage subsidies. Open to all sectors. Closes Nov. 6.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, tender, Europe, Bulgaria
TasRex's 5GW Renewables Ambition Unveiled
TasRex unveils ambitious plan to build 5 GW of solar, onshore and offshore wind farms in Tasmania. Construction to start in 2026, with 288-MW PV park and battery storage to begin operations next year. Grazing and farming to continue in the area after generation begins.
Oct 9, 2023 // Plants, Storage, Tasmania, TasRex
Banks' Big Battery: 200-MW Power for 600K Homes
Banks Renewables, the renewable energy division of the Banks Group, unveils plans to build a 200-MW battery storage system in Scotland to power 600,000 homes. Brookfield Asset Management acquires Banks Renewables, investing in their wind, solar and storage projects.
Oct 6, 2023 // Storage, SCOTLAND, Banks Group
$8M for Renewable Metals: Battery Recycling Gets Cleaner
Renewable Metals, with its battery recycling technology, is set to revolutionise the lithium-ion battery recycling market and help Australia achieve its climate goals.
Oct 6, 2023 // Storage, Australia, Oceania, Renewable Metals
Reliance Unveils Swappable Batteries
Experience the latest in EV technology with Reliance Industries: swappable, multipurpose batteries for EVs and home appliances. Get customisable batteries, intelligent swap stations and integrated charging networks to make the switch to electrification easier and more affordable.
Oct 5, 2023 // Storage, REI Expo
Fair Oaks REP: 50MW Solar-Storage Plan Approved
Ridge Clean Energy's Fair Oaks Renewable Energy Park will provide 50MW of solar-storage to Nottinghamshire, UK, plus a Community Benefit Fund of £24,950 annually & 75% net gain in habitat & biodiversity. With construction starting soon, locals are already feeling the positive impact!
Oct 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, Europe, Ridge Clean Energy
Octopus Snaps Up Queensland's Largest Battery
Octopus Investments Australia has acquired the largest 500-MW/1,000-MWh battery energy storage project in Queensland. 70,000 homes can benefit from this project's energy potential. Octopus anticipates a final investment decision in 2025 and is offering competitive PPAs.
Oct 4, 2023 // Storage, queensland, Octopus
NHOA Energy Powers Peruvian Grid with 31MWh Battery
NHOA Energy commissions a 31 MWh battery storage system in Peru for Engie, with the goal of improving Peruvian grid stability and reducing CO2 emissions. Global Engineering Center in Milan and Americas platform provided full origination, delivery, and service capabilities. Luca Roccia expresses pride in successful completion of project, despite challenging global environment. Marking NHOA Energy's presence in Latin America, committed to flex energy solutions for the benefit of the country.
Oct 4, 2023 // Storage, South america, Peru, NHOA Energy