Solar Energy Storage and Battery News

Saudi Arabia Advances 2-GW Battery Storage Tender Bidding
Saudi Arabia pre-qualifies 33 firms for 2,000 MW battery storage projects, boosting renewable energy towards a 50% share by 2030. Exciting prospects lie ahead!
Jan 3, 2025 // Storage, Saudi Arabia, Asia
Ormat Launches 20-MW Battery Storage in New Jersey
Ormat Technologies boosts its energy storage game with the new 20-MW Montague facility, paving the way for a greener future and expanded market reach.
Jan 2, 2025 // Storage, USA, New Jersey, Ormat Technologies, North America
Tesla's Shanghai Plant Launches Trial Production for Megapacks
Tesla ramps up energy innovation with its Shanghai Megafactory, set to produce 10,000 Megapacks annually and boost U.S.-China ties in sustainable energy!
Jan 2, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Storage, USA, TESLA, China, Asia, North America
Aypa Power Secures $190M for Texas Battery Project
Aypa Power secures $190 million for its ambitious BESS project in Fort Bend County, Texas—boosting Houston's energy capacity while paving the way for sustainable growth!
Jan 2, 2025 // Storage, USA, Texas, North America, Aypa Power
Aukera Acquires 20 MWp Solar-Storage Project in Bavaria
Aukera Energy strengthens its German portfolio with a 20-MWp solar project, showcasing its commitment to renewable energy and battery storage across Europe. Exciting growth ahead!
Jan 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, PV Power Plant, Aukera Energy, Bavaria
Colbun Initiates $500M Solar and Storage Project in Chile
Colbun SA embarks on a transformative journey with its Encanto project—a 249.7-MW solar farm and cutting-edge battery storage, propelling Chile's renewable energy future with a $500 million investment.
Jan 1, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, South america, Colbun SA
LIPA Greenlights 129 MW Battery Storage Contracts
LIPA greenlights 129 MW of battery storage, boosting renewable energy and grid resilience in New York. Key Capture Energy LLC spearheads this sustainable initiative for a cleaner future!
Dec 31, 2024 // Storage, USA, North America, LIPA
ContourGlobal Acquires 888-MW Solar-Storage Project in US
ContourGlobal strengthens its renewable energy portfolio with a 888 MW hybrid solar-plus-storage project in the U.S., revolutionizing sustainable energy solutions for a greener future.
Dec 31, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, ContourGlobal
R.Power Secures 655 MW Battery Storage Contracts in Poland
Polish solar giant R.Power SA lands 655 MW battery storage contracts, boosting renewable energy resilience and investment ahead of 2029. A key player in Europe’s green transition!
Dec 30, 2024 // Storage, Poland, Europe, r.power
Emeren, Arpinge Finalize 162-MW Sicilian Energy Storage
Emeren Group's 462-MW battery system in Sicily marks a pivotal step in Italy's renewable energy journey, boosting grid stability and supporting sustainable energy goals.
Dec 27, 2024 // Storage, Italy, Europe, Emeren Group
Trinasolar Supplies Battery Storage for Egypt’s Largest Solar Plant
AMEA Power, Trinasolar, and Energy China ZTPC join forces to launch Africa's largest solar plant in Egypt, setting a new benchmark for renewable energy innovation.
Dec 24, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Asia, Africa, Egypt, amea power, PV Power Plant, TrinaSolar, Energy China ZTPC
Enel Chile Launches 81-MW Solar-Battery Plant in Santiago
Enel Chile's Don Humberto plant launches a new era in renewable energy, combining 81 MW of solar power with cutting-edge battery storage for a sustainable future.
Dec 24, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, PV Power Plant, Enel Chile, Santiago
US DOE Allocates $25M for Next-Gen Battery Innovations
The DOE's $25 million investment in next-gen battery projects signals a major leap towards innovative energy storage, focusing on sodium-ion technology and advanced manufacturing processes.
Dec 23, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, North America, doe
Helios Nordic Sells 10-MW Battery Project in Sweden
Helios Nordic Energy sells a pivotal 10-MW battery project in Sweden, boosting the nation's clean energy journey while eyeing a 2025 grid connection.
Dec 20, 2024 // Storage, Sweden, Europe, Helios Nordic Energy
Grenergy Secures $299M for Chile's Oasis Storage Phase
Grenergy Renovables secures $299M for Oasis de Atacama's third phase, enhancing Chile's renewable energy landscape with 451 MW solar capacity and 2.5 GWh storage.
Dec 17, 2024 // Storage, Grenergy Renovables