A recent draft final rule on reforms of grid interconnection processes from US regulator FERC has been welcomed by the energy storage industry, although many hurdles still remain.

Projects in Massachusetts have been granted key approvals, ending a situation described as a regulatory “black hole” by one local news outlet.

It is “unacceptable” for a rural electricity supplier to use solar to prevent load-shedding, but batteries or other grid-independent electricity sources could be used, Eskom said.

Legislation could soon be introduced in the US state of Illinois that aims to promote energy storage on the grid.

Last coal-fired power station in New Jersey demolished, with facility’s owner committing to deploying energy storage at the site.

Ohio Power Siting Board has given approval to a large-scale standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project for the first time.

Electricity Market Authority confirmed the Southeast Asia region’s largest battery storage project on course for commissioning in November.

Dominion Energy has taken another small step towards Virginia’s energy transition, acquiring a 15.7MW battery storage project in development.

Turkey’s moves to adapt energy market rules will create “exciting” opportunities for energy storage and renewables.