The European Commission has given the go-ahead to a scheme in Czechia that will support the deployment of 1.5GWh of energy storage projects.

A state-owned power company in Uzbekistan has signed a PPA with Voltalia for a project combining solar PV, wind and battery storage.

AGL Energy has submitted a 3,200MWh PHES project in New South Wales to the Australian government’s EPBC Act.

Greek renewables developer Metlen Energy & Metals has secured three battery energy storage system EPC contracts in Chile.

Two electric utilities in the US state of Tennessee are launching RFPs for new solar and storage projects.

Jupiter Power’s proposal to construct a standalone BESS in Westfield, Massachusetts is facing mounting opposition from residents and local officials.

EPC firm Suvic has been enlisted by UK-based IPP Renewable Power Capital (RPC) for a 50MW/100MWh BESS in Finland using Sungrow technology.

The development of global standards and specifications for the electrolyte used in vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) is “crucial” for the technology’s prospects.

Over 6GW of energy storage capacity has been included within the Australian government’s inaugural National Renewable Energy Priority List.

Solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) firm Canadian Solar has secured battery supply agreements and long-term service agreements through its subsidiary e-Storage for two US BESS projects developed by Aypa Power, in the ERCOT and California markets.