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.

Legislation that requires battery storage facilities to put in place safety and communication protocols has been signed into law.

Round-trip efficiency of alternative storage technologies is the standout metric for assessing their potential versus lithium-ion.

A fire has taken place at a battery storage project in Queensland, Australia, as it reached the final stages of its commissioning phase.

Fluence president Americas John Zahurancik spoke with Energy-Storage.news at RE+ 2023 last week, discussing a broad range of industry talking points.

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”.

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.

New York’s governor Kathy Hochul has welcomed the start of commercial operations at the US state’s first BESS project in public ownership.

Hithium is in a “complete and comprehensive cooperation” with TÜV Rheinland for the development of its energy storage products in China.

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