Solar Energy Storage and Battery News

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
Giga Battery Ventures Into Belgian Market
Giga Storage is bringing 1,200-MWh of energy storage to Belgium, connecting the grid to the high-voltage network and aiming to reach 3 GW of capacity by the end of the decade. Take advantage of the regulatory exemptions and join the revolution.
Oct 2, 2023 // Storage, Europe, Belgium, Giga Storage
Chile, Argentina Seek Green Energy Boom
Discover how Chile and Argentina are increasing their renewable energy sources, including solar-battery storage hybrid plants, 2.5GW of renewable energy projects, and 215MW of small-scale renewables. Find out their ambitious goals and learn more about renewable energy in the region.
Sep 26, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, Argentina, South america
NatWest's £58m Investment in Varco's BESS Projects
Varco Energy secures £58 million in debt financing from NatWest to fund two 114MW Battery Energy Storage Systems in the UK. The projects will support UK's transition to net zero emissions, providing stability and load shifting services to the National Grid.
Sep 25, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, Europe, Varco Energy
RWE's 35-MW Battery Storage: Powering the Future
RWE is investing EUR 24 million in a battery storage project in Eemshaven, the Netherlands, with an installed power capacity of 35 MW and a storage capacity of 41 MWh. The project is an important step towards integrating wind energy into the Dutch energy system and further expands RWE's advanced battery storage portfolio.
Sep 22, 2023 // Storage, Europe, Netherlands, rwe