South African grid operator Eskom is close to finalising the launch of 832MWh of battery energy storage development, but eyes are on an even larger upcoming REIPPP-model procurement.

Fluence’s software will be used at the first battery storage project in Australia by Spain’s Gransolar Group. 

Construction has started on what will be the largest battery storage project in Belgium at 25MW/100MWh when completed later this year.

Lithium-ion battery producer SVOLT has announced an energy storage system (ESS) solution having until now predominantly focused on batteries for the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Sungrow will supply a 16MW/64MWh battery energy storage system to a customer in Israel.

Construction will commence in New Zealand on the country’s biggest battery energy storage system (BESS) project so far, in July.

Eos Energy Enterprises has entered a master supply agreement with energy developer Bridgelink.

Ameresco has secured a US$262 million increase to its credit facility, supporting the company’s 2.1GWh battery project in California. 

The new edition of PV Tech Power is now available to download.

Origin Energy has outlined how a virtual power plant (VPP) and large-scale battery storage will allow it to replace coal.