The innovative hybrid multi-technology project will deliver 24/7 clean energy generation, with wind, solar and battery storage technology ensuring firm generation during peak morning and evening demand hours in Maharashtra, India. Zelestra will begin work this year on approximately 250 MWdc solar, 180 MW wind power and a 90 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) … Continue reading Zelestra Signs Contract with SJVN to Supply Wind and PV Power in India with Battery Storage
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European power in 2025: the pace, opportunities and challenges of the transition
Exploring Europe’s energy storage gigawatt-scale revolution, and the hydrogen roadmap to 2030 and beyond. The decarbonisation of Europe’s energy offers vast opportunities, yet also comes with significant challenges, particularly around renewable power and the integration of new wind and solar supply in systems. As renewables are rolled out, system flexibility and electricity demand have struggled … Continue reading European power in 2025: the pace, opportunities and challenges of the transition
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Energy Storage’s Meteoric Rise Breaks Another Record
The U.S. energy storage market set a new record in 2024 with 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of installations across all segments, according to the latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. The report shows a total of 12,314 megawatts (MW) and 37,143 megawatt hours (MWh) … Continue reading Energy Storage’s Meteoric Rise Breaks Another Record
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RWE switches on large-scale battery energy storage system in Eemshaven
The 35-megawatt battery system is RWE’s first in the Netherlands. The battery is part of the system integration solutions for the OranjeWind wind energy project. RWE has commissioned one of the largest Dutch battery storage systems in the Netherlands at its Eemshaven power station. With a total capacity of 35 megawatts (MW) and a storage … Continue reading RWE switches on large-scale battery energy storage system in Eemshaven
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Battery deployment continues to break records as prices fall
The global battery market is advancing rapidly as demand rises sharply and prices continue to decline. In 2024, as electric car sales rose by 25% to 17 million, annual battery demand surpassed 1 terawatt-hour (TWh) – a historic milestone. At the same time, the average price of a battery pack for a battery electric car dropped below USD 100 per … Continue reading Battery deployment continues to break records as prices fall
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The Expanding Need of Energy Storage in the Shift to Renewable Energy
Energy storage is crucial to the worldwide energy shift for power grid integration of renewable sources. Storage systems stabilize the grid with lower wind and solar intermittency. For instance, battery energy storage systems can balance supply and demand while absorbing surplus energy during peak output and releasing it during high demand. It lessens fossil-fuel peaking … Continue reading The Expanding Need of Energy Storage in the Shift to Renewable Energy
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The Battle for Rare Earths: Who Controls the Minerals of the Future?
The map reveals the countries with the largest rare earth mineral reserves and the most abundant elements in each region.Rare earth minerals are essential for many modern technologies, from electric vehicle batteries and wind turbines to medical equipment. A new map highlights where the main deposits of these valuable resources are and their impact on … Continue reading The Battle for Rare Earths: Who Controls the Minerals of the Future?
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Chinese renewable energy investments hit record $940 billion in 2024
Chinese investments in wind, solar and electric vehicles have risen again in 2024, reaching $940 billion, a value close to the total global investments in fossil fuels last year, according to a report by Carbon Brief. China’s policy contrasts with US retreat under TrumpThe report reveals that Chinese investments exceeded $940 billion in 2024, being … Continue reading Chinese renewable energy investments hit record $940 billion in 2024
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Global and non-China energy storage cell sales in 2024: company ranking
According to InfoLink’s Global Energy Storage Supply Chain Database, global energy storage cell shipments totaled 314.7 GWh in 2024, up 60% YoY. The market showed a trend of early decline followed by a rebound, with 4Q24 shipments increasing 19.7% QoQ, reaching the annual peak for 2024. Industry concentration remains high, with the top ten manufacturers … Continue reading Global and non-China energy storage cell sales in 2024: company ranking
Continue readingDefinition of Battery Energy Storage System
A BESS is a modular, electrochemical framework to store energy from the grid or distributed generation sources in rechargeable battery modules with management controls. Each module has high-density lithium-ion cells or sodium-sulfur or vanadium redox flow chemistries to regulate charge and discharge cycles. Systems are integrated with power conversion equipment and a battery management system. … Continue reading Definition of Battery Energy Storage System
Continue readingThe expansion of renewable solar and wind power has outpaced the expansion of corresponding energy storage systems
The rise in atmospheric CO2 (419.3 ppm in 2023) has intensified heatwaves and droughts. Notably, the 2025 wildfires in Southern California prompted 180,000 evacuations and at least 10 fatalities. So, the global community is adopting Net Zero strategies to moderate climate change. For example, the European Union may attain net-zero emissions by 2050. China aims … Continue reading The expansion of renewable solar and wind power has outpaced the expansion of corresponding energy storage systems
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Global Cost of Renewables to Continue Falling in 2025 as China Extends Manufacturing Lead: BloombergNEF
The cost of clean power technologies such as wind, solar and battery technologies are expected to fall further by 2-11% in 2025, breaking last year’s record. According to a latest report by research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF), new wind and solar farms are already undercutting new coal and gas plants on production cost in almost every … Continue reading Global Cost of Renewables to Continue Falling in 2025 as China Extends Manufacturing Lead: BloombergNEF
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The photovoltaic sector is calling for the acceleration of administrative procedures that hinder storage and green hydrogen, which are essential for the energy transition
Today’s session was opened by Joan Groizard, Secretary of State for Energy, who stressed that “we are a benchmark in Europe and the world in renewables and attracting new demand that seeks clean and attractive technologies. Now we are going further, it is time to decarbonise all sectors.” The regulatory situation around storage and the … Continue reading The photovoltaic sector is calling for the acceleration of administrative procedures that hinder storage and green hydrogen, which are essential for the energy transition
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Spain approved 10 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the first week of February
The Official State Gazette contains the announcements corresponding to the first week of February of 10 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects, including a 9 MW self-consumption plant in Córdoba.Report on the determination of environmental impact of the Cabeza Mesá photovoltaic solar park project, of 27.3 MW, and its evacuation infrastructure, for hybridisation with the Cabeza Mesá … Continue reading Spain approved 10 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the first week of February
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Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE to Deliver 960 MWh of Energy Storage Systems for Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in Australia
Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company” or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that e-STORAGE, which is part of the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (“CSI Solar”), has signed a contract with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (“CIP”) through its fifth flagship fund Copenhagen Infrastructure V to deliver 240 MW/960 MWh battery energy storage systems in Summerfield, South … Continue reading Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE to Deliver 960 MWh of Energy Storage Systems for Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in Australia
Continue readingSpain approves 24 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 1.69 GW in January
Environmental impact statement for the Madrid Norte 1 photovoltaic plant project, 69 MW, for its evacuation infrastructure, in the provinces of Guadalajara and Madrid. The plant is promoted by Matrix Renovables. Prior administrative authorisation for modifications and administrative authorisation for construction for the Los Pradillos photovoltaic plant, 361.4 MW, and its evacuation infrastructure, in Carranque, … Continue reading Spain approves 24 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 1.69 GW in January
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The US energy transition is moving quickly: wind power and photovoltaics already surpass coal and natural gas
The U.S. energy transition is progressing rapidly, outpacing expectations. By the end of 2024, utility-scale wind power and photovoltaic solar generation grew by 298.8 million megawatt-hours (MWh) since 2019, surpassing the 202.3 million MWh increase in overall power demand. This demonstrates that renewables can not only meet rising energy needs but also displace fossil fuels. … Continue reading The US energy transition is moving quickly: wind power and photovoltaics already surpass coal and natural gas
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Grid-Connected Energy Storage Solutions: Shaping the Power Future
The evolution of solar technology has been nothing short of revolutionary. From the initial development of photovoltaic cells to advanced n-type solar cells, solar technology has made huge strides in efficiency and affordability. This makes solar power accessible to pretty much everyone—not just the tech geeks. Wind energy has also made great strides, both on … Continue reading Grid-Connected Energy Storage Solutions: Shaping the Power Future
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Understanding Long Duration Energy Storage: Technologies Shaping the Future of Energy
Photovoltaics and wind power both need storage to provide a stable supply. Long-duration energy storage (LDES) is a type of energy storage system capable of discharging energy over long periods, ranging from several hours to days. When there is an abundance of renewable energy, LDES allows us to store that surplus and use it during … Continue reading Understanding Long Duration Energy Storage: Technologies Shaping the Future of Energy
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President Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could hit the solar, battery, wind power and electric vehicle industries particularly hard
Clean energy has gotten steadily cheaper for years thanks to a global network of research facilities and factories. That’s over now. President Donald Trump’s decision on Saturday to slap steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China signals the birth of a new global trade regime: one focused on nationalist protections, with potentially expensive repercussions for … Continue reading President Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could hit the solar, battery, wind power and electric vehicle industries particularly hard
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