LDES

Nov 14

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.

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 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?

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 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.

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 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

May 2

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

Mar 31

Australia's Largest Battery Project Breaks Ground

Construction has commenced on Australia's largest battery project to date.

Mar 16

IHA Urges the need for Cap & Floor for LDES

Malcolm Turnbull urges UK to adopt cap-and-floor for energy storage, citing nearly 7GW in ready projects to aid decarbonisation and energy.

Mar 15

Report Urges Action on LDES for UK Government

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee unveiled a pivotal report on March 13, urging the UK government to take decisive action.