Category: Hybrids and Energy Storage

PPC and METLEN to develop 1.5 GW BESS across Europe

PPC Group and METLEN Energy & Metals have entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement to develop battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Romania, Bulgaria and Italy. The agreement provides for the creation of a JV company in which both will hold an equal 50 per cent stake. The collaboration will focus on the development, construction and operation of a BESS portfolio with a total capacity of up to 1,500 MW/3,000 MWh. 

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Argentina launches 700 MW BESS tender

The  Energy Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy of the Nation of Argentina has announced a national and international call for proposals to deploy battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects at critical nodes across Argentina. The current phase targets the installation of 700 MW of BESS capacity with an estimated investment of $700 million. CAMMESA will oversee the bidding and implementation process.

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TotalEnergies divests 789 MW German BESS portfolio

TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Allianz Global Investors to sell a 50 per cent stake in a portfolio of 11 battery energy storage system (BESS) projects currently under construction in Germany. The portfolio has a total capacity of 789 MW/1,628 MWh, and represents a combined investment of approximately €500 million. The completion of the transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. 

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Boralex Inc. and SNGRDC commission 300 MW/1,200 MWh Hagersville BESS in Canada

Boralex Inc. and Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) have announced the commercial commissioning of the 300 MW/1,200 MWh  Hagersville battery energy storage park in Ontario, Canada. Borea and A6N General Partnerships, majority-owned by SNGRDC in partnership with Aecon, conducted construction and civil work activities at the site. 

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OX2 to invest in Finnish energy storage

OX2 has taken a final investment decision to develop energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 235 MW/470 MWh, in Finland. The projects will be co-located with the Kannisto and Korkeamaa wind power projects, both of which reached investment decisions in December 2025. Construction is scheduled to begin immediately, with commissioning expected in 2028.

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Alpiq acquires 535 MW Navaleo Pumped Storage Project in Spain

Alpiq has acquired the Navaleo hydro pumped storage project (PSP) in Castilla y León, Spain. The project was developed by Erbienergía and is currently at an advanced stage, with commercial operations planned for the early 2030s. The project is expected to provide 535 MW of flexible capacity to the Spanish grid, supporting system stability and enabling higher renewable energy integration. 

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Waaree to set up 16 GWh battery gigafactory in India

Waaree Energy Storage Solution Limited (WESSL), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, will establish a 16 GWh lithium-ion battery gigafactory. The facility will cover cell manufacturing, battery packs, and large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). It will be situated at Rambilli in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh, India. WESSL will invest Rs 81.75 billion in the gigafactory.

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Hecate sells 2 GW US solar-plus-storage project to Savion

Hecate Energy Group has completed the sale of its up to 2,000 MW Cereza solar and storage project to Savion. The project is located at the US Department of Energy’s Hanford Site in southeastern Washington and was originally secured by Hecate in 2024. Under the agreement, Savion will take the lead on project development, with continued support from Hecate.

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Egypt approves 2.72 GW solar and 2 GWh BESS projects 

The Egyptian Cabinet approved the implementation of four renewable energy projects by Kemet Industries Group, the executive arm of United Egypt Group for National Industries The approved portfolio comprises two solar plants in Bahariya Oasis with capacities of 320 MW and 400 MW. It also includes a 2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage system in Nagaa Hammadi and a 2,000 MW solar plant in the same location.

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Lydian secures financing for solar and battery storage projects in US

Lydian Energy has secured $689 million in financing for two solar projects, AC Ranch 1 and Yellow Viking, along with the Faraday battery energy storage system (BESS) project. The financing package is backed by CIBC and MUFG. It includes a construction-to-term loan, tax credit bridge loan, co-investment bridge loan, and a letter of credit facility.  The projects are part of Lydian’s portfolio backed by Excelsior Energy Capital.

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AES commissions Petersburg Energy Center in Indiana

AES Indiana, a subsidiary of AES Corporation, has commissioned the Petersburg Energy Center in Pike county. The Petersburg Energy Center includes 250 MW of solar capacity installed through over 515,000 solar panels, along with 180 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS). The project will generate enough renewable electricity to power more than 100,000 homes. 

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NHOA Energy launches 245 MW BESS in Australia

NHOA Energy, along with EnergyAustralia and Enerven, have announced the official launch of a 245 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Hallett, South Australia, following financial close and the project’s transition into the delivery phase. The Hallett BESS is owned and developed by EnergyAustralia near the town of Canowie, and is being deployed adjacent to the existing Hallett gas-fired power station. 

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Grenergy secures financing for Central Oasis in Chile

Grenergy has finalised a $355 million senior non-recourse financing facility for the Gran Teno, Tamango, and Planchón projects, which form part of its Central Oasis complex in Chile. The funding has been arranged through an international banking syndicate led by BNP Paribas as the coordinating bank, along with Banco Santander and Rabobank. The assets together account for 398 MW of solar and 1.4 GWh of battery storage capacity.

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Alight acquires solar with storage projects in Finland 

Alight has acquired two large-scale solar projects in eastern Finland from Finnish developer 3Flash, adding more than 200 MW of planned solar capacity along with an associated battery energy storage system (BESS). The two projects have planned capacities of approximately 75 MW and 150 MW. Alight and 3Flash will jointly advance the projects until they achieve ready-to-build status.

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GULF secures financing for 939 MW renewable projects in Thailand

Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) has secured loan facilities worth approximately $1.9 billion to support the development of 27 renewable projects in Thailand with a total generation capacity of 939 MW. The financing has been arranged through the company’s renewable energy and waste-to-energy subsidiaries. The portfolio comprises 15 solar and solar-plus-storage projects along with 12 waste-to-energy plants.

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Zelestra bags €130 million equity-bond facility

Zelestra has finalised a syndicated equity-bond facility worth approximately €130 million with Santander, with support from Instituto de Credito Oficial and Compañía Española de Seguros de Crédito a la Exportación. The financing arrangement is structured to align with the company’s Green Financing Framework, and is expected to support around 500 MW of contracted projects located in Italy, Germany, and US.

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Clearway closes financing for 199 MW BESS in Colorado

Clearway Energy Group has achieved financial close and commenced construction on the Spindle Energy Center, a 199 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in Weld County, Colorado. The project will deploy American-made Tesla battery systems with a two-hour duration, enabling storage of up to 398 MWh of dispatchable electricity. It represents a total investment of $261 million.

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Revera Energy secures financing to develop projects across Australia and UK

Revera Energy, an independent energy infrastructure platform backed by Carlyle, has completed the expansion of its credit facility to $150 million. The expanded facility is intended to support the development and construction of  battery energy storage system (BESS), solar, and green hydrogen projects in pipeline across Australia’s National Energy Market (NEM) and UK.

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Australia awards contracts to 1.17 GW BESS projects

AEMO Services Limited (ASL), a subsidiary of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), has awarded long-term energy service agreements to six battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales through Tender Round 6. All six projects are based on lithium-ion technology, with storage durations ranging from 8.7 hours to 11.5 hours. The projects together account for 1,170 MW of capacity and 11.98 GWh of storage. 

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CIP to acquire Ørsted’s European onshore renewable portfolio

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, through its fifth flagship fund Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), has reached an agreement to acquire Ørsted’s European onshore renewable energy business. The transaction covers more than 800 MW of renewable capacity, consisting of 578 MW operational and 248 MW under construction project, along with a multi-GW development pipeline.

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