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Energy Storage News•9 days ago

•Hecate Energy has cancelled its 650MW Swiftsure battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Staten Island, New York.
•This cancellation removes a significant 650MW storage asset from New York's future capacity pipeline, potentially impacting future capacity prices and grid stability for large power consumers in the region.
•The unstated reasons for cancellation highlight potential, unarticulated challenges (e.g., permitting, interconnection, community opposition, financing) for large-scale BESS projects, particularly in dense urban areas like NYC, which developers must factor into risk assessments.

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POWER Magazine•10 days ago

•Data centers are increasingly deploying gas generators for prime power, moving beyond their traditional backup role.
•This strategic shift is driven by chronic power shortages and excessively long lead times for grid interconnections across North America.
•Data center developers are prioritizing speed to market and operational certainty by investing in on-site generation to bypass grid bottlenecks.

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Energy Storage News•10 days ago

•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•12 days ago

•RedEarth has delayed the launch of Australia's first locally manufactured vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger, citing unexpected complexity.
•The delay signals significant technical and/or regulatory challenges in bringing novel V2G technology to market, impacting deployment timelines for developers and large power consumers.
•This project, while delayed, represents an early-stage effort in V2G integration, offering insights into the practical hurdles of deploying such systems at scale.

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Energy Storage News•15 days ago

•The Philippines is at a crucial turning point, recognizing energy storage as indispensable for its grid, driven by increasing renewable energy integration.
•This shift signals a rapidly expanding market for energy storage projects, presenting significant development and investment opportunities for IPPs and developers.
•Policy and regulatory frameworks are likely evolving to support and incentivize large-scale energy storage deployment, creating a more favorable environment for new projects.

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