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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.


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.


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.


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.


US DOE grants provisional $305M loan to thermal energy storage firm Nostromo
The DOE backs Nostromo Energy's $305M Project IceBrick, a thermal energy storage VPP to add 170MW/450MWh capacity in California.

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.


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.

China's Compressed Air Energy Storage System
Following a major breakthrough, China is set to build 54 CAES projects.


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


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.


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.


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.
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