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Energy storage vulnerability to cyberthreats A recent webinar by US national nonprofit Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) highlighted the cybersecurity risks faced by energy storage systems and laid out best practice to ensure they remain secure.
Phoebe Skok
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Ecoflow launches 286 Wh portable power generator The US-based company said its new River 3 Plus portable power station recharges from 0% to 100% in just one hour via AC outlet A version that includes wireless charging via an integrated 5,000 mAh power bank will be available later this year.
Lior Kahana
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Czechia reinvests in loan scheme for C&I solar, storage installations Czechia has increased funding for its interest-free loan program for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar and storage projects to CZK 3 billion ($132.2 million) after strong demand exhausted the previous budget.
Patrick Jowett
2 hours ago
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Battery returns vary throughout Chile, solar colocation can double revenues, Aurora finds Chile's 5 GW battery energy storage pipeline is set to offer greater flexibility as the nation grapples with a growing renewables curtailment problem.
Marija Maisch
3 hours ago
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Tesla batteries help during Samoan month-long power crisis Cable and generator failures, and severe storms, have taken 10 MW out of the island nation's grid since February.
Ev Foley
4 hours ago
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Largest ever UK pumped hydro scheme granted consent Planning permission granted for 1.8 GW/ 40 GWh pumped hydro project in the Scottish Highlands. Developer Gilkes Energy says the real work begins now and is seeking “substantial capital” for the project.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 31, 2025
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Estonia inagurates its largest battery energy storage project The flagship battery storage project commenced operations on February 1, only days before cutting ties with the Russian power grid.
Marija Maisch
Mar 27, 2025
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Battery energy storage systems developed by Ingrid Capacity at a site in Sweden surrounded by green trees.
Swedish grid operators reluctant to integrate batteries A report from Svensk Solenergi says connection to the electricity grid is a significant obstacle to the expansion of battery storage technology in Sweden, with grid operators often hesitant to connect large-scale projects.
Patrick Jowett
Mar 26, 2025
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China’s Huadian announces winners in 6 GWh BESS tender with average bid at $65/kWh The procurement exercise has attracted 67 battery energy storage companies but only six have emerged as winners. The average bid stood at CNY 0.473/Wh ($65/kWh).
Marija Maisch
Mar 24, 2025

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Trina Storage Powers One of South Australia’s Largest Energy Storage Projects with Remarkable Product Strength, Enabling AUD 460 Million Financing Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage solutions, has played a pivotal role in enabling Pacific Green to secure AUD 460 million in financing for the Limestone Coast North Energy Park. The 250MW/500MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), supplied by Trina Storage, is scheduled to commence commercial operations in February 2027. Once operation, it […]
Trina Storage
Apr 02, 2025
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Jinko ESS solution for DC-Coupled BESS to Maximize Performance of Solar Assets in Australia Jinko ESS, a global leader in energy storage solutions, has signed an agreement to deliver a 10 MWh DC-coupled Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Australia. The project, which includes a supply contract and a Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA), emphasizes Jinko’s ability to provide both cutting-edge storage technology and full engineering and integration support. The […]
JinkoESS
Apr 02, 2025
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Powering Smarter Business: How Dunext PowerHill BESS Enhances C&I Energy Resilience in Romania The European energy storage market is experiencing unprecedented growth. Romania’s Minister of Energy has publicly stated that the country aims to deploy at least 2.5GW of energy storage by the end of 2025, and to exceed 5GW by 2026. As energy storage becomes a key pillar in Romania’s energy transition, it is essential for maintaining grid stability and supporting renewable integration.
Dunext
Apr 01, 2025
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Anker SOLIX’s Full-range Home Energy Storage Arrives in Australia, Elevating Energy Independence and Sustainability Recently, at Solar & Storage Live Queensland 2025, Anker SOLIX and Blue Sun Group reached a strategic cooperation agreement. This partnership aims to drive innovation in clean energy and energy storage technologies, offering more efficient and sustainable energy solutions to global customers
Anker SOLIX
Mar 31, 2025

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Unlimited energy storage in Europe Most studies of European 100% renewable energy overlook pumped-hydro energy storage (PHES), for the following, incorrect, reasons: there are few PHES sites; more dams on rivers are required; large areas of land are flooded; large amounts of water are required; there is a heavy environmental cost; and the capital cost of PHES is high. All these perceptions are wrong.
International Solar Energy Society
Mar 14, 2025
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Enervis BESS Index: What revenues can and could be achieved with large battery storage systems in Germany With the large-scale battery storage market in Germany on the cusp of a rapid expansion, consultancy Enervis is examining how revenues have evolved recently and what the future holds.
Jonas Anthonioz, Mirko Schlossarczyk
Mar 13, 2025
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The role of battery energy storage systems in sustainable data centers While many data centres have started using solar power as part of their energy sources, they still depend on grid energy because of regulatory issues like discom regulations and banking policies. To enhance the use of green energy and lessen reliance on fossil-fuel-based grid electricity, combining battery energy storage systems (BESS) with hybrid solar and wind power systems is a practical solution.
Hemanshu Bhatt
Mar 11, 2025
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A fork in the road for energy storage Faster-than-expected price falls and global oversupply of batteries will go up against a rising tide of global protectionism this year. So how will it all shape up for the energy storage industry? Storage industry thought leader and UN adviser Marek Kubik considers the key issues.
Marek Kubik
Feb 10, 2025
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How the US can get back in the driver’s seat of its battery future While the United States needs to develop its own lithium-ion battery supply chain, it is just as important for the nation to diversify its supply beyond the dominant technology and into new battery chemistries.
Mukesh Chatter
Jan 31, 2025
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Battery energy storage system decommissioning and end-of-life planning starts now With a disposition plan in place, and leveraging practical knowledge and experience, Brian Davenport, vice president for energy at Industrial Process Design (IPD), and Steve Feinberg, president at Bluewater Battery Logistics, break down the process into five key steps.
Brian Davenport, Steve Feinberg
Jan 24, 2025
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California vs. Texas: A comparison of battery energy storage market participation California and Texas stand out as national leaders in existing and planned battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity. While both states share the goal of integrating renewable energy and stabilizing their grids, their networks have utilized BESS in distinct ways, reflecting their different market structures. This article describes some key differences between the electricity independent system operators (ISOs) that impact how battery owners operate and dispatch their BESS.
David Miller
Jan 15, 2025

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Unlocking underground energy storage with defunct fossil fuel infrastructure A new study found that housing compressed-air energy storage systems in abandoned oil and gas wells could improve system efficiency by 9.5%.
Phoebe Skok
Apr 01, 2025
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Japan’s first subsidized flow battery under construction Sumitomo Electric has operated a 2 MW/8 MWh pilot vanadium flow battery in San Diego since December 2018 and is constructing a similarly sized facility on the island of Kyushu.
Max Hall
Mar 31, 2025
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Inlyte Energy moves toward US manufacture of iron-sodium batteries The startup’s collaboration with Swiss company Horien Salt Battery Solutions is set to accelerate the commercialization of its low-cost, long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology.
Phoebe Skok
Mar 31, 2025
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Made-in-Australia microemulsion flow battery for long-duration storage Allegro Energy and Origin Energy will install Australia’s first microemulsion flow battery at the Eraring coal-fired power station, in New South Wales.
Ev Foley
Mar 28, 2025
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Power electronics for customized battery energy storage Startup p&e power&energy is offering multilevel inverter technology to manufacturers and integrators of battery energy storage systems (BESS). Interconnecting individual cells enables cost savings and the service life and efficiency of the systems, which can be individually configured for each application, can be increased.
Cornelia Lichner
Mar 27, 2025
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