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The Future of Energy Storage: Why Chair Capital is Leading the Charge
Chair Capital advances the energy transition with a $3.1B LDES investment pipeline, securing renewable stability amid global shifts.


The Green Energy Bottleneck: How a Global Cable Shortage Threatens the Energy Transition
The renewable boom faces a hurdle: a looming shortage of high-voltage cables could slow global energy transmission by the late 2020s.


Renewable Energy’s Urgent Need for Investment Capital
Renewable energy faces investment shortfalls, policy hurdles, and high costs, delaying projects and slowing the global energy transition.


GridStor acquires Oklahoma BESS project to support rising data center energy needs
GridStor has acquired a 200MW/800MWh BESS project in Oklahoma from BMES to support rising data center demand and grid reliability.


Gore Street completes energisation of 400 MWh US battery storage system
Gore Street energises Big Rock, a 200 MW / 400 MWh battery in California, raising its total capacity to 621.4 MW / 792.1 MWh.


Spain’s rooftop PV installations reach 1.18 GW in 2024
Spain's PV association UNEF reports 674 MW of industrial PV, 207 MW of commercial, and 275 MW of residential solar installed in 2024.


Wondrwall debuts residential AI-based battery
UK startup Wondrwall has introduced a hybrid battery-inverter system for homes with an energy storage capacity of up to 25.6 kWh.


UK government approves nearly 1 GW of solar across two projects
West Burton and Heckington Fen solar projects approved, adding to major developments since Labour's July 2024 government.


Trump to Declare 'National Energy Emergency' to Expand Fossil Fuels and Energy Projects
Trump declares a national energy emergency to boost fossil fuels, streamline energy projects, and prioritize U.S. energy independence.


Macquarie to Strengthen U.S. Presence with Investment in D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments
Macquarie Asset Management to acquire a minority stake in D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments for up to $1.73B.


9.6GWh 'Big-G' Pumped Hydro Project in Queensland Submitted for Australian Government Approval
BE Power's 9.6GWh 'Big-G' pumped hydro project in Queensland, with 12-hour storage, seeks Australian government approval under the EPBC Act.


USDA Grants $231 Million to New Mexico Utility for Clean Energy and 16-Hour Energy Storage Projects
USDA awards $231M to New Mexico's Kit Carson Electric for solar, green hydrogen, and 16-hour energy storage to boost clean energy goals.


Masdar and EWEC Unveil World's Largest 24/7 Solar PV and Battery Project in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi launches a 1GW solar and battery project, pairing 5.2GW solar PV with 19GWh storage to deliver 24/7 baseload renewable energy.


Ontario launches rebate program to support rooftop solar, heat pumps, and battery storage
Ontario introduces rebates for rooftop solar, heat pumps, and battery storage, covering up to 30% of upgrade costs.


Britain faces less than a week’s gas supply as a cold snap hits
The closure of Russian pipelines through Ukraine, coupled with recent weather patterns, has left gas reserves "concerningly low".


China Launches World's Largest Compressed Air Energy Storage Facility
China's 300 MW CAES power station in Hubei, utilizing underground salt caverns, is now fully operational as the world's largest of its kind.


Biden-Harris Administration Moves Forward with Offshore Wind Energy Leasing in Guam
BOEM seeks input on offshore wind leasing off Guam, advancing Biden-Harris goals for clean energy and Guam's 100% renewable target by 2045.


Boralex secures funding for Canada’s largest 300MW/1,200MWh battery energy storage system
Boralex secures CA$538M for Canada’s largest BESS, a 300MW/1,200MWh project in Ontario, set to be operational by Q4 2025.


Bridging the Investment Gap in Long-Duration Energy Storage
Long-duration energy storage (LDES) is key to balancing renewables, but investment hurdles remain. Chair Capital is bridging the gap.


Greece Delays Third Battery Storage Auction
Greece postpones its third battery storage auction, citing rule ambiguities on capacity limits, with plans to relaunch in early 2025.
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