Despite new state incentives for energy storage in New York, some independent power producers (IPP) are still struggling to make progress in the face of local opposition, permitting hurdles and moratoriums.

The energy storage industry needs to ensure safety and performance, and CSA C800-2025 is the standard to fulfil that need.

Swift Current Energy has encountered a major stumbling block in developing a standalone BESS in Virginia.

With Riverhead in Suffolk County, New York, dropping plans for a moratorium, Nala Renewables has advanced a standalone BESS proposal.

The growing complexity of managing battery-based assets requires top-level innovation you can trust, explains Abdelkrim Benamar, CEO of PowerUp.

The development of large-scale battery storage projects continues to face opposition from local communities in parts of New York, US.

New UL9540A test aims to further enhance battery storage fire safety, while large-scale fire testing (LSFT) aims to address remaining gaps.

Brian Cashion at Firetrace International on community engagement and local support, essential to battery storage deployment.

Idaho Power has overcome a huge hurdle facing its plan to deploy a 200MW/800MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the City of Boise by the end of next year.

Equinor-owned East Point Energy has officially withdrawn plans to construct a 116MW standalone BESS in New York State.