Energy storage developer Pacific Green has agreed to acquire two large-scale in-development battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Poland, Europe.

Statkraft’s Rory Griffin writes about the challenges and opportunities encountered in developing Ireland’s first-ever 4-hour duration battery storage project, which is co-located with a wind farm.

An event on Monday (24 June) celebrated the opening of two large-scale battery storage systems in the service area of Arizona utility Salt River Project (SRP), including the southwest US state’s largest project of its type to date.

Elements Green has secured planning permission for its Staythorpe battery energy storage system (BESS) in the East Midlands region of the UK.

Transgrid, has indicated that 4.8GW of grid-forming BESS will be necessary to stabilise the grid in New South Wales to support renewable energy deployment.

The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved plans to guide the state to its 2030 energy storage policy target, including solicitations for large-scale battery storage.

Sungrow claimed fire test proves the safety of its battery energy storage system (BESS) solution even in the event of thermal runaway.

Rankings by EY of the most attractive markets for renewable energy investment include battery storage, with US, China and UK as frontrunners.

US-headquartered battery storage system integrator and manufacturer Powin has signed a multi-year, 15GWh deal for the supply of battery cells with China’s Eve Energy.

Recurrent Energy has closed US$513 million financing on a battery storage project in Arizona, US, which has a 20-year utility tolling agreement in place.