Category: Hybrids and Energy Storage

OX2 begins construction of 135 MWac solar farm and 100 MW BESS in Australia

OX2 begins construction of 135 MWac solar farm and 100 MW BESS in Australia

May 18, 2026 | , , ,

OX2 has commenced construction of the Muswellbrook solar farm and battery project in New South Wales, Australia. The project features 135 MWac of solar capacity and 100 MW of battery energy storage system (BESS). The project has also secured a long-term hybrid power purchase agreement with an international offtaker covering both solar generation and battery storage. Construction for the project is expected to complete in 2028.

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Sunraycer secures $901 million for Texas solar and BESS projects

Sunraycer secures $901 million for Texas solar and BESS projects

May 15, 2026 | , , ,

Sunraycer Renewables has secured a $901 million project financing facility from MUFG Bank Limited., Ally Bank, Nomura Securities International, Inc., Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, and Societe Generale. It will support the construction and operation of three solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Texas, aggregating 479.5 MWac of solar generation capacity and 236.5 MWac of two-hour BESS.

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Meta and DESRI sign 850 MW clean power PPAs in US

Meta and DESRI sign 850 MW clean power PPAs in US

May 13, 2026 | , , ,

DESRI and Meta have signed 850 MW of solar and battery storage power purchase agreements (PPAs) in US. The agreement includes 500 MW in Oklahoma, 200 MW in Texas and 150 MW in Mississippi. With these agreements, the total contracted solar and battery storage capacity between the companies has increased to approximately 2,575 MW in US. Previously contracted projects between the companies include 150 MW in Texas, 300 MW in Utah and 100 MW in New Mexico.

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Grenergy secures $268 million for solar plus storage project in Chile

Grenergy secures $268 million for solar plus storage project in Chile

May 12, 2026 | , , ,

Grenergy has secured $268 million in non-recourse financing for the Monte Águila solar plus storage project in Chile. The financing was arranged through an international banking syndicate led by BNP Paribas, alongside KfW IPEX-Bank, Rabobank, Natixis, and Scotiabank. The Monte Águila project also benefits from a 12-year daytime power purchase agreement.

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Elements Green acquires 300 MW BESS project in Scotland

Elements Green acquires 300 MW BESS project in Scotland

May 11, 2026 | , ,

Elements Green has acquired the Newarthill battery energy storage system (BESS) project located near Motherwell in Scotland. The project, acquired from Geocore, has a 300 MW storage capacity with a planned two-hour duration and the potential to expand to four hours duration. The project received planning approval in February 2025. The project will connect through an adjacent 275kV substation, with a grid offer secured from NESO under the ongoing grid reform process.

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Flower advances its 400 MWh BESS project in Hamburg 

Flower advances its 400 MWh BESS project in Hamburg 

May 8, 2026 | , ,

Flower has advanced its internally developed battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in Bergedorf, Hamburg, to ready-to-build status after securing land, grid connections, and permits. The project has an installed capacity of 100 MW/400 MWh. The project is expected to commence operations in late 2028 and represents a major step in the company’s expansion strategy in Germany.

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Longroad Energy commences operations of Sun Pond Project in Arizona

Longroad Energy commences operations of Sun Pond Project in Arizona

May 7, 2026 | , , ,

Longroad Energy has commenced commercial operations at the Sun Pond project in Arizona. The project comprises 111 MWdc solar and 85 MWac/340 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is expected to generate renewable electricity to power around 35,000 US homes annually while avoiding more than 145,000 metric tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

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Axpo and R.Power sign agreement for 1,200 MWh BESS in Poland

Axpo and R.Power sign agreement for 1,200 MWh BESS in Poland

May 6, 2026 | , ,

Axpo and R.Power have signed an agreement for the optimisation of a 300 MW/1,200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Dzięgielewo, Poland. The agreement will cover the full scope of optimisation services for the project from the start of commercial operations through the end of 2038. The agreement will commence from the start of commercial operations and remain in effect through the end of 2038. 

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EWEC and Masdar join forces for 30 GW solar and 8 GW BESS

EWEC and Masdar join forces for 30 GW solar and 8 GW BESS

May 5, 2026 | , , ,

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has signed a collaboration framework agreement (CFA) with Masdar to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects across the UAE. The agreement supports EWEC’s plans to deploy more than 30 GW of solar PV capacity and over 8 GW of battery energy storage aligning with Abu Dhabi’s Clean Energy Strategy 2035 and the UAE Net Zero 2050 initiative. 

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Grenergy signs financial agreement for 680 MWh BESS in Spain

Grenergy signs financial agreement for 680 MWh BESS in Spain

April 27, 2026 | , ,

Grenergy has signed a 12-year financial tolling agreement for the storage system of its Escuderos hybrid project. The project is located in Castilla-La Mancha in Spain. The project comprises 200 MW solar PV with 680 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The BESS construction for the project is expected to commence in 2026 with its commissioning expected in 2027. 

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TotalEnergies gets funding for Kazakhstan wind and BESS project

TotalEnergies gets funding for Kazakhstan wind and BESS project

April 24, 2026 | , , ,

TotalEnergies has secured financing for the Mirny onshore wind and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Kazakhstan. The project includes a 1 GW onshore wind farm, with 150 turbines and a 600 MWh battery system which will be supplied by Saft, an affiliate of TotalEnergies. The power generated will be sold to the Government of Kazakhstan under a 25-year PPA which was signed in 2023.

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Globeleq launches 250 MW solar with 600 MWh storage project in Zambia

Globeleq launches 250 MW solar with 600 MWh storage project in Zambia

April 24, 2026 | , , ,

Globeleq has launched the Leopards Hill project which combines a 250 MWp solar PV with a 150 MW/600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The project, located near Lusaka, is being developed in partnership with Leopard Investment Company and will supply electricity to approximately 150,000 households annually. The project’s financial close is targeted by the end of 2026.

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Masdar and EPCG form renewable energy JV in Montenegro

Masdar and EPCG form renewable energy JV in Montenegro

April 23, 2026 | , , , , ,

Masdar and Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) have formed a 50/50 joint venture (JV) in Montenegro. The JV, headquartered in Nikšić, will deploy solar, wind, hydropower, pumped storage, BESS, and hybrid energy solutions. It aims to meet domestic energy demand while enabling renewable power exports across the Western Balkans and Southern Europe.

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CIP commences construction on 300 MW BESS project in Chile

CIP commences construction on 300 MW BESS project in Chile

April 20, 2026 | , ,

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has issued the final notice to proceed (FNTP) for the Patache BESS project, marking its official construction. The project is located in Iquique, Chile. The project has a 300 MW/1,500 MWh capacity. The project is being managed through CIP’s Growth Markets Fund II. The project builds on CIP’s 1,100 MWh Arena BESS project in the Antofagasta region.

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Amazon Australia signs 430 MW clean energy PPAs 

Amazon Australia signs 430 MW clean energy PPAs 

April 17, 2026 | , , , ,

Amazon Australia has signed nine power purchase agreements (PPAs) to add 430 MW of clean energy to the grid across New South Wales and Victoria. The projects will increase Amazon’s total renewable capacity in Australia to nearly 1 GW (990 MW) once operational. The portfolio includes: one wind farm, three utility-scale solar and battery hybrids, four distributed solar-battery projects, and a new battery installation at the Mokoan Solar Farm.

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REDEN and Circle Energy to co-develop BESS projects in Spain

REDEN and Circle Energy to co-develop BESS projects in Spain

April 17, 2026 | , ,

REDEN has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Circle Energy to develop battery storage energy system (BESS) projects in Spain. The partnership will deliver up to 200 MW of utility-scale battery energy storage capacity over the coming years. Both companies emphasise responsible development, prioritizing compliance, stakeholder engagement, and positive environmental and social impact.

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HD Renewable Energy and Tokyo Gas join forces for 340 MW BESS projects in Japan

HD Renewable Energy and Tokyo Gas join forces for 340 MW BESS projects in Japan

April 16, 2026 | , ,

HD Renewable Energy has partnered with Tokyo Gas Co to advance approximately 340 MW of battery energy storage (BESS) projects in Japan. The collaboration includes operational services and long-term offtake agreements across multiple projects. Around 149 MW of projects in Aomori Prefecture have been secured under Japan’s Long-Term Decarbonization Auction (LTDA) scheme.

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