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Groundbreaking ceremony for Sumitomo Electric's VRFB project in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, Japan. Image: Sumitomo Electric

US-headquartered GSSG, Vision Ridge, launch Japan BESS developer with US$400 million committed

July 16, 2025
Two US-headquartered solar and sustainability-focused investors have launched GSSG Chikuden, a utility-scale battery storage developer, in Japan.
Eku Energy COO Tom Best at a ceremonial event to mark the start of construction at the 30MW/120MWh Hirohara BESS. Image: Eku Energy

Japan: Large-scale battery storage opportunities in an evolving market

July 15, 2025
Japan’s energy storage market is experiencing a wave of significant growth, as ESN Premium hears from Eku Energy and BloombergNEF.
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal gave a keynote address at India Energy Storage Week 2025. Image: Manohar Lal via X.

India has held tenders for 171GWh of energy storage capacity since 2018

July 10, 2025
Tenders for 171GWh of energy storage capacity have been launched in India, including more than 55GWh in the first half of 2025 alone.
Aerial view of heliostats, solar PV array and thermal hydro energy storage equipment at RayGen's existing project in Carwarp, Victoria. Image: RayGen

AGL snaps up 720MWh long-duration electro-thermal energy storage site in South Australia

July 10, 2025
AGL Energy has acquired the Yadnarie solar thermal project in South Australia from Photon Energy, featuring 720MWh of LDES.
Image: Banpu Public Company.

EnergyAustralia sells 50% stake in 1.4GWh BESS for AU$700 million

July 8, 2025
Major Australian energy generator-retailer EnergyAustralia has sold a 50% share in its 1,400MWh Wooreen battery energy storage system (BESS) to Thailand-based energy firm Banpu Public Company.
IndiGrid's operational portfolio includes transmission (pictured) and solar PV, while the company recently brought online its first grid-scale BESS. Image: IndiGrid via X.

World Bank’s IFC commits financing to KKR-backed investor’s 360MWh battery storage project in Gujarat, India

July 4, 2025
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will loan IR4.6 billion (US$55 million) to infrastructure investor IndiGrid for a standalone battery storage project in Gujarat, India.
A turbine at an Ignitis Group onshore wind power plant. Image: Ignitis Group

Lithuania: Ignitis Group invests €130 million in large-scale BESS portfolio

July 2, 2025
Utility Ignitis Group has taken a final investment decision (FID) on three large-scale battery storage projects in Lithuania.
Image: DCCEEW (Jeremy Park).

Australia: Energy Security Corporation launches in New South Wales with mandate for energy storage

July 2, 2025
The Energy Security Corporation has officially launched in New South Wales, Australia, with an initial funding allocation of AU$1 billion.
Union minister Pralhad Joshi (centre) and Karnataka state minister KJ George inspect products at the Lineage Power factory in Bengaluru. Image: Pralhad Joshi via X

Energy storage ‘essential’ for renewable energy, minister says as BESS factory opens in Karnataka, India

June 30, 2025
Energy storage is essential to capture solar and wind generation, Karnataka’s energy minister said, at the opening of the ‘first fully automated’ battery storage factory in India.
Image: APA Group.

Australian Energy Regulator approves Basslink conversion, boosting Tasmania’s pumped hydro potential

June 27, 2025
Australia’s AER has approved plans to convert Basslink to a regulated transmission service, with implications for PHES developments.

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