EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in renewable energy, has expanded its Asia Pacific presence into Australia to tap into the country’s substantial growth prospects in renewable energy. To fully enact its strategy and commitment to the market, the company has acquired the local renewables company ITP Development (ITPD). As an integral addition to EDPR, … Continue reading EDP Renewables expands its presence in wind, photovoltaics and storage in Australia
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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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Iberdrola will install storage batteries at the Andévalo photovoltaic plant
Iberdrola will install a new Battery Energy Storage System (SAEB) with a power of 25 MW and a capacity of 50 MWh in the Andévalo photovoltaic plant, the first built with the UNEF Certificate of Excellence. It is an innovative solution for the storage and integration of renewable energies in the system. The initiative will … Continue reading Iberdrola will install storage batteries at the Andévalo photovoltaic plant
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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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ACP Launches New Event Focused on Energy Storage Sector
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the official launch of its new annual Energy Storage Summit — ACP RECHARGE. The summit will connect the nation’s leading storage manufacturers, renewable developers, policy makers, and thought leaders for discussions on technological advances, market conditions, and the policy frameworks required to sustain rapid growth in this … Continue reading ACP Launches New Event Focused on Energy Storage Sector
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China surpasses the European Union in research related to wind and solar energy
China has overtaken the European Union in research related to renewable energy technologies such as wind turbines and photovoltaics, according to a study by the EU, creating a challenge for its green technology ambitions.China led the number of peer-reviewed publications in areas such as solar and wind energy, as well as lithium batteries, heat pumps … Continue reading China surpasses the European Union in research related to wind and solar energy
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World’s most advanced battery energy storage system comes online, speeding Hawaii’s transition to 100% renewable energy
Plus Power™ announced it has begun operating its Kapolei Energy Storage facility on Oahu, Hawaii, the most advanced grid-scale battery energy storage system in the world, helping transition the state’s electric power from coal and oil to solar photovoltaic and wind power. “This is a landmark milestone in the transition to clean energy,” said Brandon Keefe, Plus Power’s Executive … Continue reading World’s most advanced battery energy storage system comes online, speeding Hawaii’s transition to 100% renewable energy
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Cyprus obtains 40 million euros for storage and optimizing photovoltaics
The Republic of Cyprus has secured €40 million from the Just Transition Fund for energy storage facilities, addressing the inflexibility of its electricity system in storing excess energy from renewables. Energy Minister George Papanastasiou, in a letter to Parliament, emphasizes the promotion of central and hybrid storage facilities under the “photovoltaics for all” program. Papanastasiou … Continue reading Cyprus obtains 40 million euros for storage and optimizing photovoltaics
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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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Ingeteam reinforces its commitment to environmental transparency with the calculation of the carbon footprint for its photovoltaic and battery inverters.
Ingeteam’s commitment to environmental transparency in the development of its products is reinforced by quantifying their environmental impact. Along these lines, Ingeteam and Grunver Sustainability have worked on the process of compiling life cycle data for the C Series central inverter for large photovoltaic and battery plants, and also for its hybrid inverter aimed at … Continue reading Ingeteam reinforces its commitment to environmental transparency with the calculation of the carbon footprint for its photovoltaic and battery inverters.
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China’s Qinghai has ocean of solar power, but no storage
Tibetan plateau in western province faces electricity supply-demand imbalance High on the Tibetan Plateau in western China’s Qinghai province, a sea of solar panels stretches out across 345 sq. kilometers, making it the world’s largest photovoltaic power park. With another nearly 265 sq. kilometers of new panels set to be installed, the state-owned solar park in … Continue reading China’s Qinghai has ocean of solar power, but no storage
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South Africa’s big plan to end load shedding is seriously flawed
South Africa experienced unprecedented electricity shortages in 2023 as ageing coal plants became increasingly prone to breakdowns. The country urgently needs to develop new electricity generation facilities and reduce reliance on coal power. In the first week of 2024, the South African energy minister, Gwede Mantashe, released a proposed roadmap for the future of electricity in South … Continue reading South Africa’s big plan to end load shedding is seriously flawed
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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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US Energy Storage Installations Set New Record in Q3 2023
The U.S. storage market hit a new high in Q3 2023, installing the most capacity in a quarter to date with 7,322 megawatt hours (MWh) becoming operational in the third quarter of 2023. As outlined in the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie’s latest US Energy Storage Monitor report, the U.S. grid-scale segment … Continue reading US Energy Storage Installations Set New Record in Q3 2023
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Reuse or recycle batteries?
More and more batteries will be needed in the future. This also means that more batteries will have to be recycled or reused. But which method is the most effective and sustainable? Well, as we discovered, it depends on which cutting-edge researcher you ask. By Mattias Dahlström In the future, a more sustainable and fossil-free … Continue reading Reuse or recycle batteries?
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Boosting renewable energies in Spain means strategic opportunities for energy storage companies
Energy storage is one of the vectors of the energy transition and a necessary partner in the deployment of renewable energies. In Spain, the regulatory framework for storage is expected to be approved in 2024 or early 2025. This situation represents a window of opportunity for companies that want to lead the sector or find … Continue reading Boosting renewable energies in Spain means strategic opportunities for energy storage companies
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U.S. Grid-Scale Energy Storage Installations Set New Record in Q2 2023
Across all segments of the industry, the U.S. energy storage market added 5,597 megawatt hours (MWh) in the second quarter of 2023, a new quarterly record. The grid-scale segment led the way with a record-breaking 5,109 MWh in Q2, beating the previous record in Q4 2021 by 5%, according to a new report released today. … Continue reading U.S. Grid-Scale Energy Storage Installations Set New Record in Q2 2023
Continue readingBiden-Harris Administration Announces $325 Million For Long-Duration Energy Storage Projects to Increase Grid Resilience and Protect America’s Communities
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $325 million for 15 projects across 17 states and one tribal nation to accelerate the development of long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies. Funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these demonstration … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Announces $325 Million For Long-Duration Energy Storage Projects to Increase Grid Resilience and Protect America’s Communities
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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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