Finland telecommunications firm Elisa has received €3.9 million from the government to form a VPP using batteries which could be the largest of its kind in Europe.

Battery storage can enhance the operation of power plant fleets, whether wind, solar, coal, gas or almost any other technology.  

Nispera, the asset performance management platform for renewable energy acquired by Fluence has begun managing battery storage assets.

Two large-scale battery storage systems which will help power iron ore mining operations in Western Australia have been commissioned.

Multiple steps forward have been taken in Ontario in the development of Canada’s largest battery storage project to date.

Hitachi Energy will supply equipment to improve the operational efficiency of a 45-year old pumped hydro plant in Austria for owner VERBUND.

A battery storage system in the UK has begun delivery of reactive power services, claimed as a world first contract of its kind.

Sumitomo Electric will step up its VRFB business in the US, with plans to invest in local production and installation capabilities.

Imperial County has approved schemes to incentivise investment into lithium value chain, leveraging the region’s abundant brine resources.

A flurry of activity observed in C&I energy storage, hinting that industry players spy potential in underperforming market segment.