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ADB invests in 396 MWh of storage in Thailand, Sri Lanka’s first grid-scale battery
The Asian Development Bank has signed an $820 million loan for twelve renewable energy projects in Thailand, including 396 MWh of battery storage. It has also agreed a $200 million funding package in Sri Lanka that will help develop the country’s first grid-scale battery storage facility.
Nov 28, 2024
Lithuania bans Chinese remote access to energy storage, solar, wind devices
Lithuania has tightened cybersecurity laws, banning manufacturers from countries deemed national security threats, including China, from remotely accessing facilities. The European Solar Manufacturing Council has backed the move.
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New fire protection guidelines for installing batteries in Sweden
Svensk Solenergi has shared new guidelines for installing stationary battery storage systems. Its publication comes as the number of battery installations in Sweden, across both the residential and larger-scale markets, is accelerating.
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China urges US to reverse new tariffs on batteries, solar, EVs
China’s Ministry of Commerce has described the Office of the US Trade Representative’s decision to raise tariffs on Chinese batteries, solar components, semiconductors, steel, and electric vehicles (EVs) as “typical unilateralism and protectionism.” It added, the tariff increases will harm US companies and consumers.
Egypt set for 1.1 GWh of battery storage across three projects
Dubai-based developer Amea Power has agreed to build a 1 GW solar plant with a 600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and an additional 300 MWh BESS. Meanwhile, Norwegian developer Scatec ASA has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 1 GW solar array and 100 MW/200 MWh BESS in Egypt.
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