New legislation in California could open pathways for easier siting of energy storage projects by making changes to zoning laws.

EDF Renewables North America has fully commissioned Palen Solar, a multi-stage solar PV project on public lands in California.

A 230MW battery energy storage system (BESS) from NextEra Energy Resources, part of a large solar-plus-storage project, has come online in California.

Gravity-based energy storage company Energy Vault will deliver and optimise battery energy storage systems (BESS) totalling 220MWh for developer Jupiter Power in Texas and California.

California investor-owned utility SDG&E has chosen Mitsubishi Power as supplier of battery storage to four microgrids in its service area.

Gravity-based energy storage company Energy Vault expects US$680 million in combined revenue over 2022 and 2023, it claimed in its recent quarterly results.

Bank CIT will be the lead arranger of financing for Swell Energy’s pipeline of behind-the-meter commercial energy storage projects in California.

Stem Inc grew revenues 246% in quarter two 2022 and ended the period with a contracted backlog of US$727 million.

Ameresco and Southern California Edison are “working around the clock,” to deliver a 2.1GWh, three-site battery storage portfolio.

Broad Reach Power is the latest US battery storage industry player to announce US$100 million or more in financing over the past few weeks.