Energy Storage Awards 2024: Winners revealed
The Energy Storage Awards 2024 saw the European industry celebrate the best technologies, brightest minds and sharpest business ideas. owner and operator of utility-scale BESS assets Harmony Energy took home
Europe''s Largest Energy Storage Project Celebrates
Minety, the United Kingdom, March 25, 2022, The Mintey project is Europe''s largest energy storage project at 99.8MW/99.8MWh and is about to celebrate its one-year anniversary of commercial operation. The
Estonia''s First Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Facility Has Issued
Energy Vault expands global footprint for Gravity Energy Storage with 10 year license and royalty agreement covering Southern Africa. The agreement includes multi-year license revenues and additional royalty revenue streams tied to project developments in South Africa and the broader 16 member-state SADC region.
Europe''s Largest Energy Storage Project Comes into
Minety, England, August 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Europe''s largest energy storage project, the 100MW/100MWh Minety plant with Sungrow''s 1500V energy storage system solutions has been successfully grid-c
Germany plans long-duration energy storage auctions
The German government has opened a public consultation on new frameworks to procure energy resources, including long-duration energy storage (LDES). Under the proposed Kraftwerkssicherheitsgesetz, loosely
FRV and Harmony Energy announce Europe''s joint
Southern England has become the location for Europe''s joint largest battery energy storage system (BESS) by MWh. Renewable energy development company Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) - part of Abdul
Commission approves €17.7 billion Italian State aid scheme to
Transmission System Operator (''TSO'') and approved by the Italian Energy Regulator. The list of eligible electricity storage technologies will be revised every two years to reflect technological developments. Currently, eligible technologies include electrochemical lithium-ion storage, as well as hydro pumped storage plants.
Lightsource bp secures funding to build 560MWp
The project will connect to the grid in 2026. In the first year of operation, the project will generate 0.90TWh of power. Additionally, the project will require a total investment of €395.15
Matrix buys 8-hour Italy battery storage portfolio from
Matrix Renewables and Emeren have agreed a deal for 410MW/3,280MWh of battery storage in Italy, with construction targeted for 2024.
Southern California Edison seeks regulatory approval for 620MW
Long Beach Generating Station thermal power plant in California, where Elevate Renewables is siting a new energy storage facility. Image: Elevate Renewables. Investor-owned utility (IOU) Southern California Edison (SCE) is seeking regulatory approval of resource adequacy (RA) contracts covering 620MW of BESS capacity across three projects.
European Commission approves support for ''at least
In December 2023 a €17.7 billion package in Italy toward the development of more than 9GW/71GWh of storage that the country''s transmission system operator (TSO) TERNA has identified the need for was
Eneco to take Netherlands'' largest BESS into operation in 2025
BESS projects totalling over 3GWh of energy storage capacity were progressed or permitted in the months after, by developer-operators Lion Storage, Giga Storage, SemperPower and Corre Energy together, and Powerfield. LC Energy meanwhile had a 2GWh project permitted, but told Energy-Storage.news more reforms were still needed (Premium
Expert analysis: How to approach battery energy storage systems
What are the opportunities and challenges for business cases for stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in European markets like Germany, Italy, France, The
Who are the key players driving EU storage
Your country-by-country guide to the key players driving innovation in Europe''s five fastest growing energy storage markets
BESS noise has ''exploded as a concern'' recently
Inverter and BESS firm Sungrow pointed out to Energy-Storage.news in a recent interview that its latest generation product increased the energy-per-container from 2.5MWh to 5MWh but the max noise emissions
Estonia grid-scale BESS to come online in 2025 with LG
Eesti Energi has completed the procurement for its 26.5MW/51MWh BESS, the first of that scale in Estonia, with LG Energy Solution among the successful parties. The battery energy storage system (BESS) will
Europe''s Largest Energy Storage Project Celebrates Its
Minety, the United Kingdom, March 25, 2022, The Mintey project is Europe''s largest energy storage project at 99.8MW/99.8MWh and is about to celebrate its one-year anniversary of commercial operation.
Germany plans long-duration energy storage auctions
Rendering of a project to put a 100MW hydrogen electrolyser facility at the site of a gas power plant in Lingen, Germany. Image: RWE . The German government has opened a public consultation on new frameworks to
Poland: Pacific Green, PGE Group advance 1,200MWh
It recently signed a 1,500MWh BESS supply deal with Trina Storage, the energy storage arm of global solar PV company Trina Solar, and is developing projects in regions including, the UK, Italy where it bought a
Pumped storage in Spain
Spain has one of the most dynamic markets for pumped storage in southern Europe, writes J. Moreno of GNF and M. Bhattarai and B. Trouille of MWH is the largest pumped storage plant in operation in Spain. It has been in operation since 1989. capacity. The rest of the installed power is distributed as follows: coal power plants (13,3%
EU clean energy plans ''fall short when it comes to
Energy-Storage.news'' publisher Solar Media will host the 9th annual Energy Storage Summit EU in London, 20-21 February 2024. This year it is moving to a larger venue, bringing together Europe''s leading investors,
Growing physical security risk for energy storage in Europe & CEE
The EU is bringing in increased security requirements for energy assets including energy storage as the risks grow, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Energy is critical infrastructure and energy storage units will effectively be the ''nodes'' of the future grid, one delegate said at last week''s Energy Storage Summit Central
Spain will build the largest mega-power plant in
Spain is poised to lead Europe in renewable energy by constructing the continent''s largest pumped storage power plant. Managed by Iberdrola, the Conso II project in Ourense, in Galicia, will involve an
20GWh pumped hydro energy storage plant starting
A pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) plant with a capacity of 20GWh in Valais, Switzerland will begin operations on Friday 1 July. The launch of the Nant de Drance plant, which sits 600m below ground in a cavern
Bulgaria: largest BESS project online, with Hithium & Kehua tech
A 25MW/55MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) has been commissioned in Bulgaria, Eastern Europe, by operator Renalfa IPP, using technology provided by Chinese firms Hithium and Kehua. The project is co-located with a 33MWp PV plant in southwestern Bulgarian city of Razlog and is connected to the transmission system operator
Total EU-27 Solar PV capacity: a growth story
The NECPs are crucial for solar. They form the basis for energy policy at the national level and strengthen the business environment for solar investments in Europe – predictability, efficiency, and transparency. EU Member States were mandated to update their draft NECPs by June 2023, and to submit their final NECP by 30 June 2024.
Europe''s transmission grid operators back energy storage in EU
Energy-Storage.news'' publisher Solar Media will host the 8th annual Energy Storage Summit EU in London, 22-23 February 2023. This year it is moving to a larger venue, bringing together Europe''s leading investors, policymakers, developers, utilities, energy buyers and service providers all in one place. Visit the official site for more info.
The most powerful battery park complex in mainland Europe.
The jointly operated venture by Evecon, Corsica Sole and Mirova, managed by the Baltic Storage Platform, consisting of a 400 MWh battery park complex, will help ensure the synchronisation
6 FAQs about [Southern Europe Energy Storage Plant Operation Official Website]
When will large scale solar southern Europe return to Greece?
We were delighted to return to Greece in September 2025 for our 3rd Large Scale Solar Summit! With a detailed programme designed around senior players from the most active Developers, EPCs, Banks and Funds in the region, Large Scale Solar Southern Europe will bring together countries including Greece, Turkey, Croatia, and Italy all under one roof.
How will a solar power plant work in Spain?
The plant will utilise surplus solar energy to pump water, ensuring a 100% clean process. Construction will begin in 2025, creating around 3,000 jobs over six years. This project emphasises Spain’s commitment to renewable energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
How does the Netherlands support energy storage?
The Netherlands have implemented a progressive regulatory regime supporting energy storage systems. The country fosters investments through subsidy programs for innovative storage technologies and adjustments to grid fees concerning storage facilities.
When is the Energy Storage Summit 2024?
Energy-Storage.news’ publisher Solar Media will host the 9th annual Energy Storage Summit EU in London, 21-22 February 2024. This year it is moving to a larger venue, bringing together Europe’s leading investors, policymakers, developers, utilities, energy buyers and service providers all in one place. Visit the official site for more info.
How many energy storage projects are there in California?
Several 8-hour projects in California, US, have gone ahead. The announcement said the five projects totalled 3,787MWh of energy storage capacity, implying over 9 hours of duration, but a spokesperson for Matrix told Energy-Storage.news the correct figure was 3,280MWh.
Is France a good place to invest in energy storage?
France has also set targets for energy storage capacity by 2028, fostering investments in BESS. While the revenue potential has been positively impacted by recent policies, the overall market for energy storage remains less developed and mature if compared to other EU countries. It is developing however, particularly in large-scale BESS.