Solar Energy Storage and Battery News

Tilt Turns Cornerstone of Latrobe Valley's BESS
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.
Dec 11, 2023 // Storage, Australia, Oceania, Tilt Renewables
Bluefield's Broadway House: Solar, Storage, Sheep
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.
Dec 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, PV Power Plant, Bluefield, Northumberland
Honeywell Powers USVI Solar Farms
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.
Dec 7, 2023 // Plants, Storage, USA, North America, solar farm, Honeywell
Swedish Firms' Sodium-Ion Battery Fusion
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!
Dec 6, 2023 // Storage, Sweden, Europe, Altris
Kyon-Obton deal enables 600 MW German battery storage
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.
Dec 5, 2023 // Storage, Germany, Europe, obton, Kyon Energy
Rio Tinto Plans Solar-Battery Park for Queensland Mine
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.
Dec 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Rio Tinto
Puerto Rico’s Largest Solar + Storage Project Begins
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.
Dec 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, North America, Puerto Rico, PV Power Plant
100MW BESS for Victoria: Flow Power Secures Permit
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.
Dec 4, 2023 // Storage, Victoria, Flow Power
Daystar Powers Nigerian Breweries
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.
Nov 30, 2023 // Plants, Storage, PV Power Plant, Daystar Power
GenusPlus Secures AUD 90M in WA Battery Project
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.
Nov 29, 2023 // Storage, Australia, Oceania, GenusPlus
Auren Energia Pioneers 48-MW Solar Hybrid Park in Brazil
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.
Nov 29, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, South america, Brazil, Auren Energia, Solar Hybrid Park
Axitec’s Hybrid Inverter:AXIhycon Debuts
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!
Nov 28, 2023 // Storage, Inverters, Germany, Europe, Axitec
"Revolutionary" QuantumHE: Wärtsilä's Fire-Safe Energy Storage
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.
Nov 28, 2023 // Storage, Wärtsilä, Quantum High Energy
SSE Lands Energy Optimisation Deal for 249-MW Battery
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.
Nov 28, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, SSE
GBP 4bn Green Energy Hub Unveiled in Swansea
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.
Nov 27, 2023 // Plants, Storage, Solar to Fuel, GBP, Swansea