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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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Peak Energy launches sodium-ion engineering centre in Colorado
Peak Energy opens a sodium-ion battery centre in Colorado, advancing US supply chain plans and aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2040.


US energy storage deployments surged by 80% reaching nearly 10 GWh in Q3 2024
US energy storage hit a Q3 record of 3.8GW/9.9GWh in 2024, up 84% MW and 60% MWh, with most deployments in California and Texas.


Sosteneo buys 49% stake in Enel’s BESS in Italy
Enel sells 49% of it’s BESS portfolio in Italy to Sosteneo.


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?


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.


Batteries step in after interconnector trips
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) quickly stabilised the UK and Irish grids after major interconnector failures.


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.


TES and CAES are challenging battery storage
According to new analysis thermal and compressed air technology are already cheaper energy storage solutions than battery storage.


Invinity Energy Systems plc raises £56m
Invinity Energy Systems, a vanadium flow battery maker, raised £56 million for scaling long duration energy storage, enhancing global demand


Australia's Largest Battery Project Breaks Ground
Construction has commenced on Australia's largest battery project to date.
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