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…
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…
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…
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…
High voltage – low losses. Is this the beginning of a new era in battery technology? At FH Dortmund, researchers are pushing the limits of battery technology — testing systems that operate at up to 20 kV In the laboratories…
Greece completes milestone 49 MW battery storage project in just six months In just six months, Greece has taken one of its most significant steps toward building a modern, flexible power system. In the Chalkidiki region, in the picturesque mountain…
UNSW Researchers Develop Passive Radio-Based AI System to Detect Battery Thermal Runaway. In laboratories at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), researchers are developing a technology that could fundamentally change how the energy industry approaches battery safety. Instead of…
Swiss energy company MET Group successfully launches first Agri-PV solar farm in Italy Swiss energy firm MET Group has successfully commissioned and started commercial operations at the Ferrera Erbognone solar farm in Italy. This project is the first Agri-PV solution…
Bulgarian energy technology producer International Power Supply (IPS) officially launches the country’s first gigafactory for energy storage systems. The facility, located in the Hemus High-Tech Industrial Park in Sofia, has an initial annual production capacity of 3 GWh, with plans…
Romanian energy giant Hidroelectrica has announced a comprehensive plan to install energy storage systems across all its run-of-river hydroelectric plants. The project aims to increase the flexibility of the national power system and enable the shifting of excess energy from…