Solar Energy Storage and Battery News

California Greenlights World's Largest Solar-Plus-Storage Project
California's Darden Clean Energy Project: A groundbreaking solar-plus-storage initiative powering 850,000 homes, creating 2,000 jobs, and boosting community investments with $2 million.
Jun 16, 2025 // Storage, California, USA, North America
Belgian Fund Backs Flagship 600-MWh Grid Battery in Visé Project
I4B invests €30 m in a 600 MWh battery park in Visé, partnering with Luminus to boost grid stability and advance Belgium’s renewable-energy goals.
Jun 16, 2025 // Storage, Europe, Belgium, I4B, Luminus
AMEA Power Closes Financing for Egypt’s Pioneering 300-MWh Battery Project
AMEA Power secures financing for Egypt’s first 300-MWh utility battery in Aswan, set to enter service by July 2025 and bolster grid reliability.
Jun 16, 2025 // Storage, Battery Storage, Asia, ifc, Africa, Egypt, amea power, Aswan
CAMS Secures O&M Deal for 200-MW California Battery
CAMS secures a $165M contract to manage Big Rock's 200-MW battery storage, boosting California's grid resilience with advanced maintenance and AI optimization.
Jun 13, 2025 // Storage, California, USA, North America, CAMS
Econergy Enters Germany With 100-MW Battery Portfolio Acquisition in Brandenburg
Econergy buys two 100-MW/200-MWh BESS projects in Brandenburg for €73 m, targets operation in 2027; deal marks Israeli IPP’s entry into Germany’s booming storage market.
Jun 12, 2025 // Storage, Germany, Battery Storage, Europe, BESS, Econergy, Brandenburg
Gurin Energy Taps Saft for 240-MW Fukushima Battery Landmark Project
Gurin Energy selects Saft to supply a 240-MW/4-hour BESS in Fukushima, Japan—over 1 GWh of storage to support renewables; construction starts 2026.
Jun 12, 2025 // Storage, Battery Storage, Fukushima, Saft, TotalEnergies, Gurin Energy
AES Completes Bellefield Phase One, Energising Record Solar-Storage Milestone Project
AES finishes first 1 GW of Bellefield solar-plus-storage in Kern County, pairing 500 MW solar with 500 MW battery under Amazon deal; full 2 GW slated for 2026.
Jun 12, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Amazon, AES, Kern County, Solar Storage, Bellefield
Soltage Secures $260M for U.S. Solar, Storage Expansion
Soltage secures $260M to power over 2 GW of solar and storage projects, fueling the U.S. shift to sustainable energy.
Jun 11, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, North America, Soltage
RES Seeks Approval for 150-MW Westport Battery in East Ayrshire
RES has filed plans for the 150-MW Westport battery near Coylton, aiming to bolster Scotland’s grid stability with flexible, low-carbon power storage.
Jun 11, 2025 // Storage, res, SCOTLAND, Westport
China’s record-breaking 600 MW/2.4 GWh battery hub hits first-phase milestone
Huaneng’s 600 MW/2.4 GWh Longdong–Shandong battery project finishes installing all storage cabins at its first 300 MW block, clearing the way for testing and grid hook-up.
Jun 10, 2025 // Storage, China, Asia, Huaneng
Onyx Secures $260M to Boost US Solar and Storage
Onyx Renewables secures $260M to boost US solar and storage projects, driving the nation's clean energy transition.
Jun 9, 2025 // Storage, USA, North America, Onyx Renewables
Acacia, Eren launch 500-MW French battery platform to stabilise grid
Acacia joins forces with Eren Industries to build 500 MW of stand-alone battery storage in France, starting with 200 MW under construction and 300 MW in late development.
Jun 9, 2025 // Storage, Grids, France, Europe, Acacia, Eren Industries
Victoria Greenlights Controversial 500-MW Solar, Battery Projects
Victoria greenlights major solar-storage projects, powering 210,000 homes by 2027, despite local opposition over land and economic concerns.
Jun 6, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, Oceania, Victoria Greenlights
Clearway Expands US Battery Fleet With 490-MW Tesla Megapack Order
Clearway Energy orders 490 MW/1,356 MWh of Tesla Megapacks, boosting its US battery portfolio past 1 GW and underscoring the rapid mainstreaming of four-hour grid storage.
Jun 6, 2025 // Storage, USA, TESLA, North America, Clearway Energy
Eco Stor Approves 50-MW Finnish Battery, Expanding Nordic Storage Footprint
Eco Stor and top owner Å Energi greenlight a 50-MW battery in central Finland, enhancing grid flexibility before Finland’s next wave of wind power.
Jun 6, 2025 // Storage, Europe, Finland, Eco Stor