PCR’s New Mexico solar-plus-storage rezoning request approved despite local opposition
US branch of PCR S.A. has cleared important hurdle in development of a hybrid solar and BESS project in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
US deployed 11.9GW of BESS in 2024, 18.2GW of grid-scale additions expected in 2025
BESS deployment data for 2024 and forecasts for 2025 have been released by BloombergNEF and the Energy Information Administration (EIA) respectively.
California High-Speed Rail Authority seeks solar-storage project permit, funding review imminent
California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has commenced the permitting process for a 265MWh hybrid solar and BESS project.
LG ES to invest US$1.4 billion in US stationary storage cell manufacturing
LG ES will begin production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells for stationary energy storage applications in the US this year.
Developer submits application for 362MWh California BESS after settling legal dispute with development partner
The US development arm of Spain’s Ignis has submitted an application with the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a 350MWh+ battery storage facility in Alameda County under the regulatory body’s Opt-In Certification Programme.
Longroad signs toll PPA for hybrid solar-BESS project in California with Marin Clean Energy
Longroad Energy has secured a power purchase agreement for one of its hybrid solar and BESS projects in California with Marin Clean Energy.
UBS picks ACCURE data analytics software to monitor and assess Texas BESS portfolio
UBS Asset Management has selected data analytics software company ACCURE to optimise a portfolio of battery storage assets in Texas, US.
Ørsted takes FID on 500MWh Texas BESS, plans to reduce capital investment spending
Ørsted has taken a final investment decision (FID) on a 250MW/500MWh BESS that will be co-located with one of the company’s operational solar facilities in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Fluence lowers 2025 guidance due to ‘disappointing’ contract delays, competitive pressure
Fluence has reported a year-on-year fall in quarterly revenues and lowered its 2025 guidance but sees ‘robust’ global demand for battery storage.
EDF Renewables puts Desert Quartzite solar-plus-storage project into action in California, US
EDF Renewables North America has begun operations on a 375MW/600MWh solar-plus-storage project in California, US.
