Construction activities are underway on an additional 770 megawatts of battery storage projects in the U.S. Globally, RWE’s battery storage capacity now stands at around 700 MW. RWE continues to deliver on its Growing Green Strategy. In the U.S., the company is further expanding its green energy portfolio with the recent completion of three new … Continue reading RWE completes three battery storage projects in Texas and Arizona for photovoltaics (PV) with 190 megawatts
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Solar photovoltaic and battery storage to make up 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024
Solar photovoltaic and battery storage to make up 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024 Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory, December 2023 Developers and power plant owners plan to add 62.8 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity in 2024, according to our latest Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and battery storage to make up 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024
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Ingeteam to supply its technology for the largest battery energy storage project in the world
Ingeteam has been selected by Grenergy as its technology partner for what will be the world’s largest battery storage facility when in operation. The Oasis de Atacama project, developed by Grenergy in the Chilean Atacama Desert, will be built in five phases, which combine photovoltaic generation with battery energy storage. Ingeteam will provide its power … Continue reading Ingeteam to supply its technology for the largest battery energy storage project in the world
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Key things to watch in electric vehicle (EV) & battery supply chain for 2024
As electric vehicle (EV) sales around the world continue to grow, China’s dominance in the market has sparked a global debate. “With two-thirds of China’s power batteries produced in 2023 being iron-based, Chinese cell producers have capitalised on their expertise in low-cost chemistry,” said Max Reid, principal analyst, electric vehicles & battery supply chain service … Continue reading Key things to watch in electric vehicle (EV) & battery supply chain for 2024
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Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations
en| no Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations 22 January 202408:00(CET) The Blandford Road battery storage asset in the UK has come into operation. The operational phase marks an important milestone in Equinor’s ambition of delivering flexible power solutions in the country. The 25 MW/ 50 MWh Blandford Road battery storage asset is … Continue reading Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations
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Türkiye’s largest wind power plant to add battery storage
Aiming to lower balancing costs, Polat Enerji said it would integrate an energy storage system into its wind farm Soma, the largest in Turkey. It will be the first grid-scale battery facility in the country. Since giving priority in 2022 to wind and solar power projects that include energy storage with a matching capacity, Turkey … Continue reading Türkiye’s largest wind power plant to add battery storage
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Wind curtailment: An opportunity for battery energy storage?
The UK continues to scale up its renewable generation capacity, with the technology hitting various key milestones of late. For instance, the end of 2023 saw wind generation achieve a new national record with 21.8GW generated between 8:00 and 8:30 on the 21 December. As such, wind energy managed to secure a 56% stake in … Continue reading Wind curtailment: An opportunity for battery energy storage?
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China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant
the inauguration of a mega power plant that combines lithium batteries, photovoltaics and wind. Located in Shanxi province, the plant represents an investment of 55 billion yuan (about $7.7 billion) and is a milestone in the country’s transition towards more sustainable energy sources.The megaplant, run by state-owned company Jinneng, is designed to generate 6 gigawatts … Continue reading China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant
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RWE gives green light for utility-scale battery storage project in the Netherlands
RWE is further expanding its battery storage business worldwide. The company has now finalised its investment decision for a Dutch battery storage project with an installed power capacity of 35 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity of 41 megawatt-hours (MWh). A total of 110 lithium-ion battery racks are to be installed at RWE’s biomass plant in … Continue reading RWE gives green light for utility-scale battery storage project in the Netherlands
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Why EV-Battery Innovation is Key to Sparking a Renewable Revolution
Increasing the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) is a fundamental part of accelerating the renewables-based energy transition and getting us onto the 1.5°C pathway. The uptake of EVs holds the potential to cut emissions by the replacement of fossil fuel based vehicles but also to enable flexibility in the energy system that allow the integration … Continue reading Why EV-Battery Innovation is Key to Sparking a Renewable Revolution
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EDP Renewables secures its first stand-alone battery storage project in Europe
Acquired from Tupa Energy, the project will provide 2 hours of storage capacity and will contribute with 50 MW of capacity; With this project, the company will support the grid resilience by providing stability and reliability and will allow for an increased penetration of renewables in the generation mix. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a leading … Continue reading EDP Renewables secures its first stand-alone battery storage project in Europe
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Ingeteam has supplied the power stations (for PV and battery storage systems) to a solar project of 1 GW
The largest photovoltaic complex in Latin America is powered by Ingeteam technology. With a total capacity of 1 GW, this hybrid project, located in the north of Mexico, will be completed in 2027. Then it will generate enough energy to power more than 500,000 households. Ingeteam has supplied its technology for the first phase of … Continue reading Ingeteam has supplied the power stations (for PV and battery storage systems) to a solar project of 1 GW
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ACWA Power Signs Roadmap Agreement for 1GW Wind Energy and Battery Storage Project in Kazakhstan
ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor, and operator of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen plants worldwide, announced the signing of the Roadmap Agreement with the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan and Samruk-Kazyna, Kazakhstan’s Investment Development Fund and sovereign wealth fund, for the 1GW wind energy and battery storage project within the Central … Continue reading ACWA Power Signs Roadmap Agreement for 1GW Wind Energy and Battery Storage Project in Kazakhstan
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RWE successful in Australian tender with long duration battery storage project
RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, a leading player in renewables globally, has been successful in the New South Wales competitive tender process offering Long-Term Energy Service Agreements to project developers of long duration storage projects. RWE’s Limondale battery energy storage system with a planned installed capacity of 50 megawatts (MW) and 400 megawatt hours (MWh) has been … Continue reading RWE successful in Australian tender with long duration battery storage project
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Battery raw materials: tracking key market dynamics
The forces shaping nickel, cobalt and lithium markets – from the supply growth challenge to carbon costs and the rise of recycling. The past year has seen major paradigm shifts with significant implications for energy transition metals. The war in Ukraine, the energy trilemma and China’s changing growth dynamics have all contributed to ongoing uncertainty … Continue reading Battery raw materials: tracking key market dynamics
Continue readingIberdrola develops battery recycling in Spain, together with FCC and Glencore, as a commitment to the circular economy
FCC Ámbito, a subsidiary of FCC Servicios Medio Ambiente, and Iberdrola, through its PERSEO Venture Builder programme, will collaborate with Glencore to tackle one of the biggest medium- and long-term challenges in the energy sector and will seek to provide industrial-scale lithium-ion battery recycling solutions on the Iberian Peninsula through the development of a specialised … Continue reading Iberdrola develops battery recycling in Spain, together with FCC and Glencore, as a commitment to the circular economy
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ACWA Power inks major renewable development deal with Kazakhstan government for 1GW wind energy and battery storage plant
ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor, and operator of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen plants worldwide, has announced a ground-breaking partnership agreement with the Republic of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy and Samruk-Kazyna, the sovereign wealth fund ofKazakhstan to lead and develop a 1GW wind energy and battery storage project within the Central … Continue reading ACWA Power inks major renewable development deal with Kazakhstan government for 1GW wind energy and battery storage plant
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Naturgy commissions its first battery storage facility worldwide in Australia
Naturgy has successfully connected its first battery storage facility in the world to the grid, a historical milestone for the company in the renewables business. The ACT Battery project, located in Australia and developed and built by its international generation subsidiary Global Power Generation (GPG), will reinforce supply quality to the city of Canberra and … Continue reading Naturgy commissions its first battery storage facility worldwide in Australia
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Enel Green Power Chile began construction of a wind power project that includes a battery system for energy storage
Enel Green Power Chile, an Enel Chile subsidiary, began constructing its new La Cabana wind farm, which also incorporates an innovative energy storage system using lithium batteries (34.3 MW BESS). This new 100% clean energy generation plant, which contemplates an investment of approximately US$190 million and an installed capacity of 105.6 MW, will be complemented … Continue reading Enel Green Power Chile began construction of a wind power project that includes a battery system for energy storage
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RWE completes megabattery in Lingen and Werne
Installation of Germany’s first megabattery is complete. In just 14 months, RWE succeeded in building a battery system with a total capacity of 117 megawatts (128 megawatt hours / MWh). Starting within seconds, the new system is capable of delivering the specified power for around an hour. A total of 420 blocks of lithium-ion batteries … Continue reading RWE completes megabattery in Lingen and Werne
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