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Victoria government opens the third round of its neighbourhood BESS initiative in Australia

July 11, 2025
The Victoria government has launched the third round of its 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program, allocating AU$6.6 million (US$4.34 million).
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Lydian Energy closes US$233 million financing for three Texas BESS provided by CATL

July 10, 2025
IPP Lydian Energy has successfully closed on a US$233 million project financing for three battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Texas, US.
ZEBRE, a joint venture between Zen Energy and HDRE, secured the rights to the Templers BESS (pictured) last month. Image: HDRE.

Australia: Zen Energy sees solar-plus-storage site with up to 8-hour BESS approved in 17 days

July 10, 2025
Zen Energy has received approval for a 200MW solar-plus-storage project, which could feature a BESS between 4 and 8 hours in duration.
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Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme streamlined as four tenders unveiled for 2025

July 10, 2025
Australia’s DCCEEW has announced plans to streamline the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) by transitioning to a one-stage process.
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Neoen Australia increases co-located BESS size due to ‘higher energy densities’

July 9, 2025
Neoen Australia has increased the size of the BESS co-located at the 440MWp Culcairn solar PV power plant in New South Wales.
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Edify Energy proposes 2,400MWh solar-plus-storage site in Australia

July 9, 2025
Australian renewables developer Edify Energy has submitted plans for a 2,400MWh solar-plus-storage project to Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
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Merus Power commissions 38MW grid-forming BESS in Finland

July 8, 2025
Developer Merus Power has delivered and commissioned a 38MW/43MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Lappeenranta, Finland.
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How will the Frequency Performance Payments reform impact BESS owners in Australia?

July 8, 2025
ESN Premium speaks with Sahand Karimi, co-founder and CEO of Australian AI-driven energy management company OptiGrid, on the new FPP reform.
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EnergyAustralia sells 50% stake in 1.4GWh BESS for AU$700 million

July 8, 2025
Major Australian energy generator-retailer EnergyAustralia has sold a 50% share in its 1,400MWh Wooreen battery energy storage system (BESS) to Thailand-based energy firm Banpu Public Company.
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Ampyr Australia reaches financial close on its first grid-scale BESS, signs contracts with Fluence

July 8, 2025
Renewable energy developer Ampyr Australia has reached financial close on its 300MW/600MWh Wellington Stage 1 BESS in New South Wales.

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