A large-scale pumped hydro energy storage project in Washington State has passed a key stage of approvals, while another in South Dakota has been dropped.

Another serving of news in brief from around the world in energy storage.

rPlus Hydro has submitted a Final License Application for a pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) plant in Nevada, US, its second Application in 2023.

A major upturn in US energy storage deployments is expected as a direct consequence of the Inflation Reduction Act.

High-voltage grid and market operator ISO New England has requested separate classification of energy storage as a transmission asset.

Before the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, FERC Order 2222 was considered a big deal.

Vistra Energy plans to build battery storage in place of retiring fossil fuel plants handed boost by FERC.

The US Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has included energy storage into its market portfolio for the first time.

News from around the world in energy storage.

Electric utilities in Michigan are in agreement that energy storage offers multiple benefits to the customer and network, but uncertainty remains over how it can be introduced into market structures.