PNNL opens US DOE energy storage research facility, long-duration LCOS analysis published
A new research centre ‘uniquely equipped’ to evaluate energy storage technologies has opened at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Washington, US.
Jupiter Power puts Houston’s first large-scale BESS into action in Texas’ ERCOT market
Developer Jupiter Power has begun operating a battery storage project in Houston which CEO Andy Bowman claimed is “the first of its scale” in the Texas, US city.
Political uncertainty over tariffs prompts renegotiation for REV Renewables long-duration BESS
Update 28 August 2024: Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) voted to continue being part of the ESSA, as did CC Power.
SPAC firms at a crossroads: Stem and Eos fight for listed status
System integrator Stem Inc has received a warning from regulators over its NYSE listing, while zinc battery technology firm Eos Energy Enterprises completed the first milestones related to private equity firm Cerberus’ investment.
Georgia Power secures Tesla battery supply agreement for 2GWh BESS portfolio
Georgia Power has secured a battery and equipment supply agreement (BESA) with Tesla for a 500MW/2,000MWh BESS portfolio made up of four projects of varying sizes under development by the investor-owned utility (IOU).
Hydro-Québec’s EVLO to deploy 300MWh of BESS in Virginia
The energy storage system integration arm of Canadian utility Hydro-Québec, EVLO, will deploy 300MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Virginia, US.
‘Bad for energy transition’: Industry reacts to US’ new tariffs on China’s batteries
We hear from developers, IPPs and upstream battery sources about the US’ decision to massively hike tariffs on batteries and battery components from China.
Habitat Energy to optimise 730MW ERCOT battery storage portfolio for UBS
Optimiser Habitat Energy has secured a deal with UBS Asset Management to handle the energy market activity of four BESS projects totalling 730MW in ERCOT, Texas.
Lightshift Energy deploying 50MW of community BESS in Massachusetts for utility group
Storage developer and operator Lightshift Energy will deploy numerous distributed BESS projects totalling 50MW for various utilities via the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC).
Eaton and Endurant Energy deploying 150MWh of BESS in New York City
Power management tech company Eaton and developer/IPP Endurant Energy are deploying 150MWh of BESS across 10 projects in New York City.
