The UK-based energy storage developer Eku Energy has received formal approval from the government of Victoria to build the Tramway Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 300 MW and 1.2 GWh. The AUD 400 million (USD…
The Italian energy group ERG S.p.A., one of the largest renewable energy producers in Europe, has launched its first electrochemical energy storage system with a capacity of 12.5 MW and 50 MWh in Vicari, Sicily. The installation, based on lithium…
Near Namur in Belgium, the world’s first solar farm is being built that will produce not only electricity from solar panels but also green hydrogen. The facility is scheduled to open in 2026, and the project is considered a breakthrough…
Coal mining in the Czech Republic is coming to an end. The company OKD (Ostrava–Karviná Mines) has announced that extraction at the last active mine — ČSM in Stonava near Karviná in the Zaolzie region — will end on 31…
In just a few years, batteries in the United States have evolved from a technological curiosity into a cornerstone of the national power grid. And this is only the beginning — forecasts suggest their role will continue to grow at…
n recent years, Portugal has become one of the fastest-growing renewable energy markets in Europe. This dynamic progress is underscored by two new hybrid projects, with a combined storage capacity exceeding 630 MWh. Lightsource bp takes another step toward launching…
Starting in August 2026, energy storage projects in France will be able to benefit from new grid tariffs designed to encourage them to support the power system during specific times of the day. The reform was approved in October by…
Global Battery Industry Surpasses 300 GWh — Five Years of Transformation in One Decade In just five years, the global battery industry has undergone a transformation that in other sectors would take decades. According to the latest Intertek CEA report,…
World’s First Commercial Thermal Battery of 100 MWh Launched in California In California’s Kern County, the world’s first commercial thermal battery installation with a capacity of 100 MWh has begun operation. Unlike conventional systems that store electric energy, this installation…
West Africa: Togo Launches Pilot Energy Storage Project Amid Regional Energy Transition In West Africa, access to reliable electricity remains one of the main challenges to development. This makes regional energy transition initiatives all the more significant. One such effort…