Solar Energy Storage and Battery News

Trina Storage Secures Deal for 190MWh Storage at UK Solar Sites
Trina Storage secures contract to provide battery energy storage systems for UK solar power projects, bringing new capabilities and aiding renewable integration.
Feb 8, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe, Trina storage
Colbun's Massive Solar Project in Chile Receives Environmental Approval
Colbun's Celda Solar project in northern Chile is set to become the largest solar investment in the Arica y Parinacota region, harnessing the area's favorable conditions for solar energy and contributing to renewable energy goals.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, Storage, Chile, South america, Colbun, Celda Solar project
Cubico and Storaltil Join Forces to Power Italy's Grid
Cubico Sustainable Investments and Storaltil Srl join forces to develop 1 GW of battery energy storage projects in Italy, targeting grid congestion and boosting utility-scale electricity storage capacity.
Feb 7, 2024 // Storage, Italy, Europe, Cubico Sustainable Investments, Storaltil Srl
Neoen Secures Financing for South Australia Wind and Battery Project
Neoen secures financing for a 203 MW wind project and a 238.5 MW/477 MWh battery storage scheme in South Australia, providing renewable energy to mining group BHP.
Feb 6, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, South Australia, neoen
South Korean Researchers Revolutionize Lithium-Ion Battery Efficiency
Researchers at Chung-Ang University in South Korea have discovered that high-concentration electrolytes can improve the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries, making electric vehicles more practical and eco-friendly.
Feb 6, 2024 // Technology, Storage, South Korea, Asia, lithium-ion battery, efficiency, Chung-Ang University
Neoen Breaks Ground on Sweden's Largest Battery Storage Project
Neoen's Isbillen Power Reserve, set to be Sweden's largest energy storage facility, is underway. With Nidec on board, it's expected to go online in Q1 2025, providing vital frequency containment reserve services.
Feb 2, 2024 // Storage, Sweden, Europe, neoen
Energy Vault's Gravity Storage to Revolutionize Southern Africa's Energy Landscape
Gravity Energy Storage Solutions partners with Energy Vault to revolutionize energy storage in Southern Africa, addressing power shortages and accelerating the transition to clean, sustainable energy.
Feb 2, 2024 // Storage, Africa, South Africa, Energy Vault
Queequeg Renewables Sets Sights on 750 MW UK Renewable Projects
Queequeg Renewables Ltd, a leading UK renewable energy developer, is set to revolutionize the industry with their ambitious plans for over a dozen projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage systems. With a total capacity of 750 MW, they are paving the way for a greener future.
Jan 31, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe, Queequeg Renewables Ltd
Solar Pyrolysis: Revolutionizing Lithium Battery Recycling with Solar Energy
French researchers at PROMES-CNRS have developed a solar-powered pyro-metallurgical process to recycle valuable elements from lithium-ion batteries, revolutionizing the recycling landscape with concentrated solar thermal energy.
Jan 30, 2024 // Technology, Storage, Li-ion batteries, Gilles Flamant, hydro-metallurgy, PROMES-CNRS, Proof of Concept
Zenobe's 300-MW Scottish BESS Project Secures Financial Close
Zenobe secures financial close on a 300-MW/600-MWh battery energy storage project in Scotland, bringing significant energy cost savings and paving the way for construction to commence.
Jan 29, 2024 // Storage, BESS, Zenobe, SCOTLAND
Ace Power Secures Grid-Connection Approvals for 303 MW of BESS in Australia
ACE Power secures grid-connection approvals for two battery energy storage systems, marking a significant milestone for the company in Australia's renewable energy sector.
Jan 26, 2024 // Storage, Australia, Oceania, BESS, ACE Power
Iberdrola's Groundbreaking Battery Projects Revolutionize Spain's Renewable Energy
Iberdrola, a global renewable energy giant, plans to build six Battery Energy Storage Systems in Spain, using lithium-ion technology and hybrid systems with solar power. These projects will receive significant funding and play a vital role in maximizing clean energy utilization and grid stability.
Jan 25, 2024 // Storage, Spain, Iberdrola, Europe
Tesla's Battery Business Surges, Outpacing Electric Vehicles in 2024
Tesla's energy-storage division is set to be the company's main growth driver, with installations doubling in 2023 and profits nearly quadrupling.
Jan 25, 2024 // Storage, TESLA
Chile's Grenergy Secures 15-Year PPA for Massive Solar-Plus-Storage Project
Grenergy Renovables secures a 15-year PPA for its Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage project in Chile, supplying 8 TWh of energy and solidifying its position as a global leader in renewable energy.
Jan 24, 2024 // Plants, Storage, PPA, Chile, South america, Grenergy
Terra-Gen and Mortenson Unveil Largest US Solar + Storage Project
Terra-Gen and Mortenson complete the largest solar + storage project in the US, powering multiple entities and paving the way for six more projects in the near future.
Jan 23, 2024 // Plants, Storage, USA, North America, terra-gen, PV Power Plant, Mortenson