The World's Largest Cavern Thermal Energy Storage in Finland
Vantaan Energia announces plans for an underground thermal energy storage facility that could heat a city for 12 months.
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Nov 12
World’s largest compressed air energy storage project in China
A 300 MW compressed air energy storage (CAES) facility in Feicheng, China's Shandong province, has been completed by Chinese developer ZCGN.
Nov 12
China's Compressed Air Energy Storage System
Following a major breakthrough, China is set to build 54 CAES projects.
Nov 12
Sosteneo buys 49% stake in Enel’s BESS in Italy
Enel sells 49% of it’s BESS portfolio in Italy to Sosteneo.
Nov 12
US Energy Storage Pipeline Surges 300%
The DOE's report highlights the positive impact of government policies in driving the growth of the energy storage industry.
Nov 12
Why the Energy Transition Needs Insurance
Insurers have been slow to offer coverage for the types of ambitious renewable energy projects we need to accelerate the energy transition.
Nov 11
What is Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES)?
Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) enables reliable renewable energy, addressing peak demands, but what are the main technologies used?
Oct 21
Unlocking the Future of Renewable Energy: A Comprehensive Overview of Long-Duration Energy Storage Technologies
Unlocking the Future of Renewable Energy: A Comprehensive Overview of Long-Duration Energy Storage Technologies.
Oct 21
Batteries step in after interconnector trips
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) quickly stabilised the UK and Irish grids after major interconnector failures.
Jul 25
Corre Energy and SemperPower to deliver one of Europe’s largest battery projects
Corre Energy has formed a joint venture (JV) with SemperPower, the Dutch market leader in developing, financing and operating BESS.
Jul 8
UKOG is going to Store Hydrogen in Vast Salt Caverns in The UK
UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) plans to build 19 massive salt caverns beneath Portland Harbour in Dorset to store hydrogen as a backup energy source.
Jun 24
New York regulator approves state plan to achieve a 6GW energy storage goal by 2030
The New York Public Service Commission has approved plans to guide the state to its 2030 energy storage policy target.
Jun 13
Highview Power Raises £300m for Liquid Air Energy Storage
Highview Power has secured the backing of the UK Infrastructure Bank and energy leader Centrica with a £300 million investment.
Jun 10
Energy storage can meet Europe’s energy challenges
EASE urges policymakers to back energy storage, reducing fossil fuel imports, stabilizing prices, and helping the EU meet 2030 climate goals
Jun 6
Long duration energy storage (LDES) is challenging battery storage
According to new analysis thermal and compressed air technology are already cheaper energy storage solutions than battery storage.
Jun 6
Skyscrapers Could be the Answer for Energy Vault
Energy Vault completed the first Gravity Energy Storage System in China, with plans for more. Skyscraper designs using this tech may follow.
May 31
EU Net Zero Industry Act to Help Funding & Permitting
The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), formally adopted on 28th May 2024, redirects EU funding and eases permitting delays.
May 31
Gen2 Carbon: A UK Carbon Recycling Company
Gen2 Carbon, a little-known carbon recycling company in the UK, has experienced a surge in orders from wind farm companies.
May 29
EU Net Zero Industry Act to help funding and permitting
The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), formally adopted on 28th May 2024, redirects EU funding and eases permitting delays.
May 21
SSE to convert power station to pumped hydro
SSE plans to convert Scotland's Sloy hydro plant into pumped hydro storage, offering up to 25GWh of flexible, long-duration energy capacity
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