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April 28, 2025
The development of large-scale battery storage projects continues to face opposition from local communities in parts of New York, US.
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February 4, 2025
The Board of Supervisors (BoS) of Orange County, California, has enacted an emergency moratorium on the approval of any new BESS facilities proposed for unincorporated areas of the county in order to protect the “health, safety and welfare” of its residents. 
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November 21, 2024
NextEra Energy Resources (NEER) has become the next IPP to seek approval of a renewable energy development incorporating battery storage via the California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) opt-in process, as permitted under Assembly Bill (AB) 205. 
July 11, 2024
Octopus Group’s first standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Australia has won local approval in Queensland.
July 10, 2024
A 150MW BESS at the flagship Cleve Hill solar and storage project in the UK can now go ahead after its refusal by the local council was successfully appealed.
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July 3, 2024
After failing to obtain local approval for the construction of a 250MW/1,000MWh standalone BESS, Engie is pursuing state approval via the CEC.

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