German BESS Market Has Moved Beyond Peak Hype
The German battery‑energy‑storage‑system (BESS) market experienced a "tsunami" of hype last year, driven by strong foreign investment and optimistic revenue forecasts. Panelists at the Energy Storage Summit now say that enthusiasm has given way to frustration as developers confront policy ambiguity, a fragmented grid‑operator landscape, and undefined connection procedures. Issues such as unclear BKZ fee structures and a backlog of speculative grid applications have further complicated project execution. The consensus is that the market’s next one to two years will be defined by how quickly regulatory and grid‑integration processes can be standardized.
Energy Storage ‘Needs to Last Longer as Heatwaves and Data Centres Strain Infrastructure’
Heatwaves across the globe and the rapid expansion of data centres are driving unprecedented spikes in electricity demand, exposing the limits of existing short‑duration battery systems. Utilities and tech firms are now prioritising longer‑duration storage solutions that can deliver eight...
‘Critical’ for Germany’s Capacity Market Design to Enable Battery Storage Participation
Germany is drafting a new capacity market to replace retiring coal and nuclear plants, but experts warn the rules must accommodate battery energy storage systems (BESS) or risk sidelining the technology. Panelists at the Energy Storage Summit in Stuttgart emphasized...
UK BESS M&A Rebounds with CIP, Fidra, Elements Green, Gresham House, Eelpower Transacting on 4.2GWh
After a quiet spell, M&A in the UK large‑scale battery energy storage system (BESS) market surged with five deals totaling about 4.2 GWh of capacity. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners sold minority stakes in its 1 GWh Devilla project to the Scottish National Investment...
Policy Clarity on FCAs, Grid Fees Needed to Realise the Potential of German BESS
German battery energy storage system (BESS) developers say policy ambiguity is stalling growth, even after the government granted grid‑fee exemptions through 2029. The lack of a legal definition for storage forces operators to shoulder multiple taxes and levies, creating financing...
CATL, Rolls-Royce & Fluence Secure Northern Europe, Poland BESS Supply Deals
China’s CATL and Finland‑based Merus Power have inked a strategic deal to supply roughly 3 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Northern Europe, building on Merus’s existing 500 MWh footprint. In parallel, UK‑based system integrator Rolls‑Royce secured contracts to deliver...
CATL to Supply 2,400MWh of Battery Storage for Edify Energy’s Australian Hybrid Projects
Chinese battery maker CATL will supply 2,400 MWh of battery energy storage systems for Edify Energy’s Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap solar‑plus‑storage projects in central Queensland. The two hybrid plants together deliver 600 MW of power (720 MWp solar, 600 MW/2,400 MWh storage) and aim...
New Zealand’s Meridian Energy Wins Draft Approval to Access 545GWh of Contingent Hydro Storage
Meridian Energy has received draft approval to tap an additional 545 GWh of contingent hydro storage at Lake Pūkaki, potentially lowering wholesale electricity prices by about 7%. The extra capacity could supply roughly 75,000 homes and help mitigate New Zealand’s projected winter...
Eku Energy Submits 10-Hour Duration Griffith BESS to Australia’s EPBC Act
Eku Energy has lodged an EPBC Act environmental assessment for its Griffith battery energy storage system, expanding the project to 1,000 MWh and a 10‑hour duration. The 100 MW/1,000 MWh facility will sit on a 9.33‑hectare site in Yoogali, NSW, co‑located with a...
Google Signs 100MW Distributed Energy Resource VPP Agreement with Voltus for PJM
Google and VPP operator Voltus have signed a three‑year agreement to aggregate up to 100 MW of distributed energy resources in the PJM region. The "bring your own capacity" deal will pay participating businesses and homes for the power they contribute,...
Akaysha Energy’s Waratah Super Battery in Australia Returns to 700MW as Transformer 2 Comes Back Online
Akaysha Energy’s Waratah Super Battery in New South Wales has returned to 700 MW output and its full 1,680 MWh energy rating after High Voltage Transformer 2 was restored. The facility now splits the capacity evenly between a 350 MW System Integrity Protection Scheme...
Australia’s Victoria Fast-Tracks 1,390MW of Battery Storage Development Facilitation Program Approval Round
Victoria’s government approved four energy projects worth AU$2.4 billion (US$1.71 billion), adding 1,390 MW of battery storage to the state’s grid. The portfolio includes the 1,000 MW Morwell BESS, a two‑stage Nine Mile BESS, the 80 MW Gelliondale wind‑plus‑storage farm, and a 100 MW behind‑the‑meter BESS...
Brazil’s First Energy Storage Auctions Are Coming This Year, Regulatory Framework Approved
Brazil’s National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) approved its first comprehensive regulation for energy storage systems, ending a multi‑year consultation and paving the way for the country’s inaugural national storage auctions. The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced that two reserve‑capacity...
EU Roundup: R.Power, OX2, BRUC, Aukera Finance BESS in Poland, Spain and Belgium Totalling 2.2GWh for 2027 COD
Four utility‑scale battery energy storage projects totaling 2.2 GWh have secured financing across the EU. R.Power obtained a $74 million package for a 150 MW/300 MWh BESS in Poland, while OX2 launched construction on a 165 MW solar farm and a 50 MW/120 MWh BESS in the...
Taiwan’s Recharge Power Partners with Energy Decarb for 292MWh Battery Storage Pipeline in Australia
Recharge Power, a Taiwanese BESS developer, has formed a joint venture with Australian renewable developer Energy Decarb to deliver solar‑PV and battery‑storage projects in Australia. The partnership combines Recharge Power’s proprietary EMS software and integration expertise with Energy Decarb’s local...