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The news follows the 2021 cancellation of ENGIE's Puako project in Hawaii, also contracted to NHOA. Image: ENGIE.

ENGIE’s tender-winning Guam solar-plus-storage project cancelled

August 2, 2022
ENGIE has pulled out of a large-scale solar-plus-storage project contract in the Western Pacific US island territory of Guam.
A Dominion Energy pilot BESS project in Virginia, retrofitted at an existing PV plant site. Image: RES.

Utility Dominion gets Virginia battery storage pilot projects online ahead of US state’s major rollout

August 1, 2022
As Virginia’s push towards one of the country’s most ambitious energy storage targets gets underway, pilot battery storage projects have been brought online.
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South Africa’s Eskom confirms contract awards for 1,440MWh battery storage

August 1, 2022
South Africa’s primary electricity supplier Eskom has announced details of forthcoming major battery storage deployments.
Broad Reach Power Texas BESS project in construction, 2020. Image: Broad Reach Power.

Broad Reach Power gets US$160 million financing for battery storage projects

July 29, 2022
Broad Reach Power is the latest US battery storage industry player to announce US$100 million or more in financing over the past few weeks.
King Mountain wind power plant, which was commissioned in 2000 and repowered four years ago. Image: Cielo Wind Power Corporation.

First 150MW Texas battery project acquisition for developer Spearmint Energy

July 29, 2022
Startup Spearmint Energy has become the latest developer to acquire a large-scale battery storage project in Texas.
Joe Manchin at an event with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm (left). Image: Joe Manchin's office.

Manchin-Schumer-backed Inflation Reduction Act includes ITC for energy storage

July 28, 2022
Hopes have been raised once again that US lawmakers could introduce an investment tax credit for energy storage.
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UK ROUNDUP: Canadian Solar sells portfolio, Cambridge Power, Lynher Energy project news

July 28, 2022
Another edition of our news in brief from the energy storage industry focusing on the bustling UK market.
FCAS services remain the biggest revenue stream for most BESS assets in Australia, like the Hornsdale Power Reserve (pictured). Image: Neoen.

Upgrade at Tesla battery project demonstrates feasibility of ‘once-in-a-century energy transformation’ for Australia

July 28, 2022
Hornsdale Power Reserve battery storage system in South Australia now has upgraded capabilities, enabling it to provide inertia to the grid.
Illustrative rendering of a solar-plus-storage project with LG ES containerised BESS. Image: LG Energy Solution.

LG Energy Solution: Lockdowns, logistics and materials prices cause dip in profitability

July 27, 2022
LG Energy Solution has seen a drop in its profitability which according to the company’s CFO was largely caused by industry headwinds.
Tesla Megapack BESS units caught fire during testing of the 350MW Victorian Big Battery in Australia. The situation was quickly brought under control and only two Megapacks out of more than 200 on site were consumed by flames. Image: Country Fire Association.

National Fire Protection Association affiliate surveys risks and mitigation for battery storage

July 27, 2022
Stakeholders have a few days left to take part in a survey on lithium-ion based battery storage system safety.

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