Despite new state incentives for energy storage in New York, some independent power producers (IPP) are still struggling to make progress in the face of local opposition, permitting hurdles and moratoriums.

The energy storage industry needs to ensure safety and performance, and CSA C800-2025 is the standard to fulfil that need.

Standalone BESS proposal from Engie has reached a permitting milestone in the California Energy Commission’s Opt-In Certification Program.

The development of large-scale battery storage projects continues to face opposition from local communities in parts of New York, US.

Brian Cashion at Firetrace International on community engagement and local support, essential to battery storage deployment.

Colorado-based IPP Korsail Energy has been dealt a blow in its quest to develop a 320MWh hybrid solar-BESS project in the Centennial State.

Idaho Power has overcome a huge hurdle facing its plan to deploy a 200MW/800MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the City of Boise by the end of next year.

Equinor-owned East Point Energy has officially withdrawn plans to construct a 116MW standalone BESS in New York State.

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

US branch of PCR S.A. has cleared important hurdle in development of a hybrid solar and BESS project in Sandoval County, New Mexico.