UK sees record-breaking submitted battery storage capacity under planning in Q2 2021
The pipeline for utility-scale battery storage in the UK has been continually increasing and is now over 20GW across more than 800 projects. A recent surge in submitted applications for battery storage has led to a record breaking quarterly submitted capacity for Q2’21.
California speeds up energy transition to face immediate energy crisis and long-term climate goals
California’s government has issued a roadmap for the US state to achieve its long-term goal of 100% clean energy, while an immediate State of Emergency has been declared over concerns the electric system will struggle under heat waves this summer.
US bipartisan infrastructure bill supports energy storage although ITC excluded
A “once-in-a-generation” commitment to invest in the US’ national infrastructure includes financial support for energy storage supply chains and renewable energy deployment, but not the investment tax credit for standalone energy storage.
Vanadium producer Largo Resources clinches first flow battery deal with Enel Green Power
Primary vanadium producer Largo Resources has closed a deal to supply its first grid-scale vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) system.
NREL: India leads the ‘significant opportunities for energy storage’ across much of South Asia
As energy system modernisation and decarbonisation progresses, energy storage could represent between 10% and 25% of India’s total installed power capacity by 2050, while other countries in South Asia including Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan also have “significant opportunities” for energy storage.
Renewables-plus-storage projects for mining operations in Australia, Madagascar for BHP, Rio Tinto
Solar and solar-plus-storage systems will be installed at two nickel mines in Western Australia for BHP, a supplier to Tesla, while a Rio Tinto ilmenite mine in Madagascar will be powered by a solar-wind-storage hybrid plant.
Energy storage a ‘viable, low emissions and cheaper alternative’ to Massachusetts fossil fuel plant
Battery storage could play the same role on the grid as a proposed 60MW natural gas and fuel oil peaker plant in Massachusetts and not only result in lower emissions but also in cost savings.
Wärtsilä: ‘Strong energy storage growth’ in H1 2021 despite pandemic uncertainty elsewhere
Energy storage activity grew during January to June this year for Wärtsilä, accounting for almost two-thirds of new-build order intake, the company’s VP for Energy Storage and Optimisation has said.
Arizona ‘thrilled to be selected’ to host KORE Power’s 12GWh lithium battery factory
Governor Doug Ducey of Arizona expressed delight yesterday as lithium-ion battery and stationary storage system manufacturer KORE Power selected his state for the location of a new gigafactory.
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Former Tesla CTO’s battery materials recycling company announces US$700 million+ investment
Former Tesla battery guru JB Straubel’s materials recycling company Redwood Materials has attracted more than US$700 million in investment.
Fire hits construction of 300MW Victorian Big Battery in Australia
Update 2 August 2021 (2): The fire was declared under control at 3:05pm local time today, CFA said.
ROUNDUP: Wärtsilä Bahamas contract, Largo VRFB deal, GE & Calpine 80MWh California project
News in brief from around the world in energy storage.
1,000MW Ontario pumped hydro storage plant could be built on federal land
An agreement has been reached between the developer of a large-scale pumped hydro energy storage project in Ontario, Canada, and the Department of National Defence that could see the project built on federal land.
Connecticut regulator creates programme to incentivise 580MW of customer-sited energy storage
Recognising the multiple benefits and value streams that energy storage systems can bring, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has established a programme designed to spur 580MW of customer-sited storage deployment by 2030.
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Investment group Amber Infrastructure set to build 100MWh Tesla Megapack project in UK
Specialist international investment manager Amber Infrastructure Group has reached commercial close on the development of a 50MW/100MWh utility-scale battery energy storage project in Lancashire, a county in northern England.
NextEra Energy developing 2.8GW of US battery storage through 2024
US utility giant NextEra Energy added 1.84GW of renewables and energy storage projects to its backlog in Q2 2021, but its Energy Resources division reported a fiscal loss of US$315 million.