Standalone BESS proposal from Engie has reached a permitting milestone in the California Energy Commission’s Opt-In Certification Program.

As electrical energy storage Europe (ees Europe) winds down for another year, here are some notable announcements made at and coinciding with the event.

European energy storage trade association EASE has recommended the harmonisation of international standards for battery storage safety.

Peregrine Energy Solutions’ 145MW BESS project in Texas is under threat after county commissioners passed a resolution opposing the development of any new battery storage facilities.

Further developments from the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market including new standards for BESS maintenance and operation and new BESS capacity announced by SDG&E.

The Moss Landing BESS fire has focused attention on safety, as Aaron Marks at Clean Energy Associates (CEA), takes a closer look.

Grid constraints have prevented Chile from maximising the potential of its world-class solar resources. Energy storage has, therefore, become a necessity to ensure the financial viability of PV projects.

Developer ESA Solar has announced successful permitting of the Salzburg Battery Storage Project, a 150MW/600MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Midland Township, Michigan, US.

Another year draws to a close, allowing us to reflect on the fantastic energy storage content from Solar Media’s journal PV Tech Power.

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