Avantus has announced the sale of the Catclaw Solar and Energy Storage Project to D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI). Located in Buckeye, Arizona, the Catclaw project includes up to 225 MWac of solar power and 250 MW/1,000 MWh of energy storage. This transaction also includes a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Arizona Public Service (APS).
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ENGIE North America (ENGIE) and Meta have finalised an Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement (EAPA). Under the agreement, ENGIE will supply 260 MW of renewable energy along with associated environmental attributes from the Sypert Branch solar project in Texas, supporting Meta’s net-zero goals.
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Preliminary estimates for 2023 are based on the approximated GHG inventories submitted by Member States and indicate that EU-wide GHG emissions have decreased by 8% compared to 2022 within the scope of the European Climate Law. This significant reduction over the course of a year is largely driven by decreases in emissions from the power sector, with additional reductions in the industry and buildings sectors. In absolute terms, the overall 8% decrease represents a reduction of 270 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Mt CO2e), more than four times the average annual decrease reported since 2005. When compared to the 2030 target, the emissions reductions are substantial.
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X-ELIO has announced the expansion of its Blue Grass Solar Farm in Queensland’s Western Downs with the addition of a 148 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), marking its first hybrid solar and storage project in Australia. The project will be developed in two phases, with the first phase delivering a 60 MW BESS by 2025 and the second phase adding an 88 MW BESS by 2026.
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Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co. and MANAT announced the formation of their joint venture (JV). This collaboration aims to combine Hithium’s expertise in energy storage with MANAT’s local insights to better serve the Saudi Arabian market. The joint venture plans to establish Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facilities in Saudi Arabia, with a targeted annual production capacity of 5 GWh.
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Fund II (CI GMF II), has made a final investment decision on a 220 MW/1,100 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) located in the Antofagasta Region of northern Chile. The project has officially moved to the construction phase.
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SolaX Power has planned on investing a significant sum of $1.5 billion to establish a research and manufacturing facility in Zhejiang Province, China. The project will prioritise the development of utility-scale energy storage systems and integrated smart energy solutions.
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CI V, the flagship fund of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced that it has acquired the 255 MW / 1,020 MWh Scatter Wash standalone battery energy storage (BESS) project from Strata Clean Energy in Phoenix, Arizona. The project began construction in early 2024 and is set to begin commercial operations in the first half of 2025.
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Origis Energy and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) have entered into a power purchase agreement to expand their solar and storage projects in Mississippi. Origis will develop, construct, and manage the operations of the Hope Solar + Storage project in Clay County. The project includes a 200 MWac solar facility combined with 200 MW (800 MWh) of storage.
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has finalised a $72.8 million loan guarantee to develop a solar-plus-storage microgrid on the Viejas Tribe’s reservation near Alpine, California. The project, backed by the California Energy Commission, US Bancorp Impact Finance, and Starbucks, will feature a 15 MW solar system and a 70 MWh long-duration battery.
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Powin is collaborating with BHE Renewables to provide energy storage solutions for one of the largest solar and storage microgrids, located in Ravenswood, West Virginia. This innovative project will supply renewable energy to Titanium Metals Corporation to produce titanium products for the aerospace industry.
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DTEK plans to establish a series of energy storage systems (ESS) across Ukraine with a capacity of 200 MW. The project will receive a €140 million investment. These systems are expected to be operational by September 2025 and will provide ancillary services to Ukrenergo, the national Transmission System Operator.
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The Scottish Government has approved the construction and operation of 228 MW project Smeaton Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) situated near Dalkeith in East Lothian. The project is part of Kona Energy’s ongoing collaboration with the Electricity System Operator (ESO) and National Grid to address energy constraints and enhance network stability.
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India’s EV charging infrastructure is growing rapidly, driven by the growing uptake of EVs. As of February 2024, there were approximately 12,146 public charging stations (PCSs) in the country. The top three states in terms of charging infrastructure are Maharashtra (3,079), Delhi (1,886) and Karnataka (1,041). The public EV charging network in the country is growing with an increase in the deployment of both slow and fast EV chargers.
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Locus Energy and Ingrid have joined forces to enhance Sweden’s energy infrastructure by constructing 13 large-scale battery storage systems across the southern region. This will add 196 MW of flexible capacity to the national grid in SE3 and SE4 price areas. These systems, expected to be operational within 12 months, will significantly alleviate power shortages in 13 communities.
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Grid-scale energy storage is a critical element driving and supporting the evolution of the electricity system. Long-duration (10+ hours) energy storage technologies are needed to support a variety of clean energy and resilience applications. DOE formed SI 2030 to analyse pathways for the most promising technologies to meet future targets. The report analyse the potential of long duration capable energy storage technologies to achieve future goals and benefit from widespread deployment on the Nation’s electricity grid. They establish a systematic approach to engage with experts while quantifying the impact of innovation and will be revisited periodically to track progress.
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Sunly has secured €300 million from Scandinavian and French investors to develop 1.3 GW of solar, wind, storage, and hybrid energy parks. This funding comes from Rivage Investment, a French fund focused on climate solutions; Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through the Green Credit I fund; and Norway’s KLP pension fund.
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EDF Renewables UK is poised to deploy over 300 MW of battery storage to enhance the UK’s grid decarbonisation efforts. The company has six projects under construction, with plans to activate them within the next 12 months. This includes a 57 MW battery in Braintree, Essex, and a 47.5 MW battery in Indian Queens, Saint Austell.
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Sineng Electric has successfully launched a 150 MW/300 MWh standalone energy storage power station in Guangxi, China. The facility has been fully integrated into the grid and operational for over six months. The power plant features Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) containers, central Power Conversion Systems (PCS), and a 220 kV booster station.
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Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is planning to build a second large-scale battery system in southeast Tucson to store solar and other energy sources for use later in the day, meeting customers’ peak energy demands. The 200 MW Roadrunner Reserve II system will have the capacity to store 800 MW hours of energy, which is sufficient to power around 42,000 homes for four hours when operating at full capacity.
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