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New York regulator approves 110MW BESS as state stands poised for major battery storage rollout

October 23, 2023
A 110MW/440MWh battery storage project in New York has been given the green light by regulators, ahead of the launch of tenders which could create a significant market opportunity in the state.
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California introduces fire safety rules around booming battery storage sector

October 17, 2023
Legislation that requires battery storage facilities to put in place safety and communication protocols has been signed into law.
Pilot deployment of a zinc-based battery tech by utility Duke Energy in North Carolina. Image: Duke Energy.
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Round-trip efficiency is key metric for assessing non-lithium energy storage alternatives, EPCs say

October 4, 2023
Round-trip efficiency of alternative storage technologies is the standout metric for assessing their potential versus lithium-ion.
Even when BESS fires only have limited impact such as this incident at the Victoria Big Battery in Australia, they make the news, while prevented fires do not. Image: Country Fire Authority.

Tesla Megapack on fire in ‘minor incident’ at battery storage site in Australia

September 27, 2023
A fire has taken place at a battery storage project in Queensland, Australia, as it reached the final stages of its commissioning phase.
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Fluence: US-made cells coming soon, the storage ITC boom and tackling safety head-on

September 20, 2023
Fluence president Americas John Zahurancik spoke with Energy-Storage.news at RE+ 2023 last week, discussing a broad range of industry talking points.
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Terra-Gen to investigate cause of Valley Center California BESS fire with ‘incident over’

September 19, 2023
Developer Terra-Gen will now investigate the cause of a fire at its Valley Center BESS in California, with public safety measures lifted and the incident considered “over”.
A Burns & McDonnell BESS project site in Texas. Image: Burns & McDonnell.

BESS project teams must talk with AHJs as early as possible and customise if necessary

September 13, 2023
Positive engagement with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) is vital for success in the US battery storage industry, with a few essential points to always bear in mind.
A NYPA battery storage project. The utility will likely seek developments on a bigger scale to replace its 400MW peaker portfolio. Image: NYPA
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New York governor Hochul welcomes 20MW state-owned battery storage asset

August 30, 2023
New York’s governor Kathy Hochul has welcomed the start of commercial operations at the US state’s first BESS project in public ownership.
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Hithium works with TÜV Rheinland China on BESS certification, testing, product development

August 21, 2023
Hithium is in a “complete and comprehensive cooperation” with TÜV Rheinland for the development of its energy storage products in China.
Burn testing for lithium-ion batteries of the type used in grid-scale BESS installations. Image: Energy Safety Response Group (ESRG).

Battery storage safety incidents guide for first responders published by American Clean Power Association

August 14, 2023
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has launched a new guide aimed at helping first responders understand and deal with battery storage safety incidents.

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