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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Singapore: 670MW ‘hydrogen-ready’ CCGT with integrated battery storage, inertia trial at Southeast Asia’s biggest BESS

•Singapore's Jurong Island is set to host a 670MW 'hydrogen-ready' Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant.
•The project includes integrated battery storage, featuring what will be Southeast Asia's largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which will also conduct an inertia trial.
•This development highlights a strategic shift towards flexible, hybrid generation solutions, offering enhanced grid stability and a pathway for future decarbonization through hydrogen readiness.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

UAE: Masdar begins work on ‘world-largest’ solar-plus-storage project with 19GWh BESS

•Masdar has commenced construction on what is described as the 'world's largest' solar-plus-storage project in Abu Dhabi, featuring an unprecedented 19GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
•This project sets a new global benchmark for the scale of integrated solar and battery energy storage, signaling a trend towards gigawatt-hour scale BESS deployments that can provide massive grid stability and firming capacity.
•For large power consumers, this scale of BESS integration implies significantly enhanced reliability and availability of renewable energy, potentially leading to more competitive and stable green power Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs).

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3 months ago

Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program reaches 2GWh of storage capacity

•Australia's 'Cheaper Home Batteries Program' has achieved over 100,000 installations, deploying 2GWh of subsidized distributed energy storage capacity for households and small businesses.
•This significant deployment signals strong government policy support for behind-the-meter storage, creating a robust market for battery OEMs and installers.
•The 2GWh of distributed capacity represents a growing pool of flexible resources that can be aggregated into Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), impacting peak demand, grid stability, and creating new revenue streams for developers and IPPs.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Energy Vault, Jupiter Power, advance projects in ERCOT BESS market

•Energy Vault acquired a 150MW BESS in ERCOT, indicating active M&A and investment in the region's storage market for developers.
•Jupiter Power secured a 100MW BESS agreement with Austin Energy, highlighting new PPA opportunities for storage developers.
•The ERCOT BESS market continues to expand with significant new capacity, offering increased grid flexibility and potential for ancillary services.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

US battery materials and BESS firm Redwood raises US$350 million Series E

•Redwood Materials secured US$350 million in Series E funding to significantly scale its critical battery materials and energy storage businesses.
•This investment signals a strengthening domestic supply chain for battery components, potentially leading to increased availability and more competitive pricing for BESS projects.
•The expansion of battery materials and energy storage operations supports accelerated deployment of BESS, offering enhanced grid flexibility, resilience, and new opportunities for developers and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Price falls have enabled ‘zero-capex’ co-located BESS business model in Spain, company says

•Lunas Energy is offering a 'zero-capex' business model for co-located Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to solar PV plant operators in Spain.
•This initiative directly addresses the increasing challenges of solar curtailment and negative pricing in the Spanish electricity market.
•The viability of this 'zero-capex' BESS deployment is attributed to recent significant reductions in BESS capital expenditure.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

South Korean government investment in US BESS developer ‘reflects shared commitment to reliable, affordable power’

•US BESS developer Peregrine Energy Solutions secured US$130 million in investment, notably including capital from the South Korean Ministry of Environment.
•This significant international funding signals strong confidence in the growth and profitability of the US battery energy storage market for developers.
•Increased capital for BESS developers will likely accelerate the deployment of storage projects, enhancing grid reliability and potentially stabilizing energy prices for large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

VIDEO: Demystifying the BESS metrics that matter most, from SoC and SoH to cell imbalance and RTE

•A Wärtsilä-sponsored webinar will demystify critical BESS metrics including State of Charge (SoC), State of Health (SoH), cell imbalance, and Round Trip Efficiency (RTE).
•For developers and large power consumers, understanding these BESS performance metrics is essential for optimizing system operation, predicting asset longevity, and ensuring project economic viability.
•The session aims to provide practical insights into managing and interpreting BESS data, directly impacting operational efficiency, revenue streams, and long-term asset value for storage projects.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Raffeisen pension fund joins EBRD, EU on large-scale Croatia BESS and VPP investment

•A €16 million (US$18.5 million) project in Croatia will combine large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with a Virtual Power Plant (VPP).
•The investment is backed by a diverse consortium including a Raffeisen pension fund, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the EU Modernisation Fund, signaling strong institutional confidence in hybrid energy solutions.
•This project highlights the increasing financial viability and market maturity for grid-scale battery storage and VPPs, offering developers a model for securing diverse funding.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

ARENA funds world-first ‘inverterless’ battery storage tech from Australian startup Relectrify

•Australian startup Relectrify secured AU$25 million from ARENA to develop its 'world-first' inverterless battery energy storage system (BESS).
•This novel technology aims to eliminate traditional inverters, potentially reducing BESS capital costs, improving system efficiency, and simplifying deployment.
•The innovation could lead to more cost-effective and scalable battery storage solutions, enhancing project economics for developers and offering cheaper, more reliable power options for large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

US battery storage financing ‘has become more challenging’

•US battery energy storage system (BESS) project financing has become more challenging, according to industry experts.
•This trend likely translates to higher capital costs and increased risk for BESS projects, potentially impacting project viability and PPA pricing for developers.
•Large power consumers seeking BESS solutions or stable PPA rates may face longer development timelines and less favorable terms due to financing hurdles.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Recurrent Energy secures US$825 million financing for Arizona BESS and solar projects

•Recurrent Energy secured US$825 million in construction financing for its battery energy storage system (BESS) and solar projects in Arizona.
•Cypress Creek Renewables also reached financial close for a solar-plus-storage project located in Colorado.
•These successful financing rounds underscore the continued strong investment and bankability of large-scale solar and battery storage developments in the US market for developers.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

EU Roundup: Big BESS project news in Greece, Germany, Romania and Portugal

•Large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects are actively progressing across Greece, Romania, Germany, and Portugal.
•Key players including Principia (project completion), Repono (acquisition), Kyon (optimiser selection), Voltalia, and NGEN (new targets) are driving significant BESS market activity.
•This roundup highlights robust investment and expansion opportunities for developers and IPPs in the European energy storage sector, signaling continued grid modernization efforts.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

‘Developers don’t want geopolitical risks’: Fluence talks up US domestic content strategy

•Fluence, a major energy storage OEM, is emphasizing a US domestic content strategy to help developers mitigate geopolitical supply chain risks.
•This strategy aims to provide greater supply chain stability and potentially cost predictability for energy storage projects, driven by developer demand and policy incentives.
•Developers and IPPs are increasingly prioritizing domestic sourcing to de-risk projects, meet policy requirements (e.g., IRA), and secure financing advantages.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Ameresco, Alliant Energy, begin operating record-breaking BESS projects in Arizona, Wisconsin

•Ameresco has commissioned Arizona's largest behind-the-meter (BTM) BESS, while Alliant Energy has brought Wisconsin's largest BESS online, marking significant regional milestones.
•The Arizona BTM BESS demonstrates increasing opportunities for large power consumers and developers to implement on-site storage for demand charge management, resilience, and energy cost optimization.
•These projects signify the accelerating deployment and growing scale of battery energy storage across diverse market segments, indicating a maturing market for BESS developers and new grid service opportunities.

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