The first hydrogen train for the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo line covered around 170 km during overnight testing. This marks the beginning of trials ahead of the planned launch of regular passenger services in 2027. Ultimately, 14 trains are expected to replace diesel…
The Romanian government has published the final financial guidelines for its first dedicated nationwide subsidy program for energy storage systems for prosumers. The program offers grants covering up to 75% of project costs. Consultations and program budget Romania’s Ministry of…
Italy’s energy storage market is experiencing a sharp slowdown, with newly installed capacity falling by 58% in the 12 months to June 2026. Despite this, upcoming capacity auctions could bring an additional 24 GWh of energy storage onto the grid…
The Scottish government granted planning consent for four energy storage projects in a single day, including two with durations of 16 and 18 hours. The four projects have a combined power capacity of 1.4 GW. Four Approvals in One Day…
Vietnam is preparing to move beyond basic time-of-use tariffs and industrial demand response programmes towards virtual power plants. The information was shared by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade in a publication prepared by Nguyen Huy Hoach of the scientific…
On 8 September 2026, the UK government launched a consultation on a document intended to help shape a national AI strategy for the energy sector. It explores the use of artificial intelligence in forecasting, grid management and the coordination of…
The batteries installed in Europe’s electric vehicles have ten times the capacity of stationary energy storage systems connected to the grid. This is according to a new report by the think tank Bruegel, which highlights the untapped potential of vehicle-to-grid…
Southco has unveiled the F2 latch, a multipoint solution for energy storage enclosures designed to improve space utilization, field servicing, and sealing compared with traditional rod latches. Slimmer design The access hardware manufacturer says the F2 has a slimmer profile—30…
Texas Instruments is bringing to market a chip that assesses battery cell health far more precisely than standard management systems. The new solution could mark a breakthrough in safety, data reliability, and financing for large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).…
Czech technology company Second Foundation has joined BLEnergy and Shamir Energy in developing one of the largest standalone energy storage facilities in Lithuania. The partners have signed an optimization agreement for the planned 140 MW facility in Alytus, south of…