Europe is suddenly seeing AI data centre scale-up take centre stage in energy planning considerations amid the ongoing electrification of the economy.

The UK saw 1,590MW/3,179MWh of grid-scale BESS projects approved last month, bringing the total approved projects to around 55.4GW/117GWh.

California-headquartered developer esVolta has acquired a 150MW/300MWh standalone BESS in Texas, US, from Black Mountain Energy Storage (BMES).

Renewable energy developer-operator Arevon has completed a US$258 million financing for the 200MW/400MWh Peregrine battery energy storage system (BESS) in San Diego, California, US.

SCE is seeking expedited approval from the California Public Utilities Commission for offtake agreements associated with Copia Power’s Centennial Flats facility in La Paz County, Arizona.