Western Australia awards key contracts for 2.8GWh of BESS
Battery energy storage systems will play a key role in our decarbonisation plans, storing excess renewable energy generated in the day and discharging during times of high demand," Cook said, adding that the projects are among government initiatives and AU$2.8 billion investment in turning the state into a "global green energy superpower".
Neoen begins construction of 400MWh BESS next to
Neoen said in November that thanks to its Australia portfolio, the company''s energy storage revenues almost tripled year-on-year for the first nine months of 2022 versus the same period in 2021. Energy-Storage.news'' publisher Solar Media will host the 1st Energy Storage Summit Asia, 11-12 July 2023 in Singapore. The event will help give
Construction starts on largest battery storage project in Belgium
Construction has started on what will be the largest battery storage project in Belgium at 25MW/100MWh when completed later this year. Nala Renewables'' lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) will come online at metals conglomerate Nyrstar''s zinc smelting operation in Balen, in Belgium''s Flemish region, by the end of 2022.
Israeli government leads 800MW/3,200MWh BESS
The buildout will total 800MW/3,200MWh, comprising four facilities of 200MW, each with four hours'' storage duration. Describing it as a "programme of great importance for the energy sector," the ministry said it
Alinta Energy building 100MW/200MWh battery
Energy generator-retailer Alinta Energy will deploy a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Western Australia at the site of one of its thermal power plants. The utility company serves more than a million
ARENA funds microgrid trials for sodium-sulfur
Energy-Storage.news'' publisher Solar Media will host the 1st Energy Storage Summit Australia, on 21-22 May 2024 in Sydney, NSW. Featuring a packed programme of panels, presentations and fireside chats from industry leaders focusing on accelerating the market for energy storage across the country. For more information, go to the website.
Western Sahara in the shadow of the energy transition
The conflict in Western Sahara has been unresolved for fifty years. While Morocco is positioning itself as a pioneer in green energy, climate change is exacerbating the situation for the people in the Sahrawi refugee camps. To ensure they are not forgotten, the young activist Fatma Moulay is working tirelessly for justice. Sand and...
Western Australia begins rollout of 1,000
The government of Western Australia has begun a drive to deploy at least 1,000 renewable energy off-grid power systems aimed at bringing resilient electricity supplies to communities and customers. Called standalone power systems (SAPS), the technology combines equipment including battery storage and solar PV.
Western Australia state budget commits funding
Western Australia (WA) has said it will provide funding for two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects that will be among the biggest in Australia to date. The government announced its State Budget 2023-2024 on Thursday, two days after its Federal counterpart announced the national Commonwealth budget for the period.
Large-scale batteries progress ahead of Baltic-Russia decoupling
A render of one of two BESS projects that Evecon and Corsica Sole will build in Estonia. Image: Evecon. Bids have been received by Latvia''s grid operator AST for an 80MW/160MWh BESS project while developers Corsica Sole and Everon will build a 200MW system in Estonia, as the Baltic region prepares to decouple from Russia''s electricity system in
''Virtual contract'' to double Neoen''s BESS capacity in Queensland
This becomes the second ''virtual battery'' contract AGL and Neoen have signed. Image: Neoen. Australian energy major AGL Energy and French independent power producer (IPP) Neoen have signed a 10-year "virtual battery" contract to build a second 270MW/540MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Western Downs Battery project in Queensland,
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Western Sahara Resource Watch
Through its roll-out of massive energy projects in occupied Western Sahara, Morocco becomes more economically connected to, and dependent on, the territory it holds under illegal, military occupation. It intends
Benefits and Challenges of Mechanical Spring Systems for Energy Storage
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Operational tests set to begin at Western
A 100MW/200MWh battery storage project in Western Australia is about to begin its operational test phase ahead of commissioning. Energy-Storage.news'' publisher Solar Media will host the 1st Energy Storage Summit Asia, 11-12 July 2023 in Singapore. The event will help give clarity on this nascent, yet quickly growing market, bringing
Western Sahara Resource Watch
Through its roll-out of massive energy projects in occupied Western Sahara, Morocco becomes more economically connected to, and dependent on, the territory it holds under illegal, military occupation. It intends to export energy generated in the territory to Morocco proper, and to sell off any surplus to surrounding countries, including the EU.
Revolutionizing Energy: Green Projects in the Sahara
Advancing Energy Storage Solutions in the Sahara. As renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal become more prevalent in the Sahara Desert, there is a growing need for advanced energy storage solutions. The Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre is located on the Western edge of Arusha along Dodoma road – about
Alinta receives approval for 300MW BESS in Western Australia
The new BESS will be located near the Wagerup Power Station. Image: Alinta Energy. Energy generator and retailer Alinta Energy has received approval to construct its 300MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at Wagerup, Western Australia. The new BESS will be located near the Wagerup Power Station.
Alinta Energy building 100MW/200MWh battery storage at Western
Energy generator-retailer Alinta Energy will deploy a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Western Australia at the site of one of its thermal power plants. The utility company serves more than a million customers in Australia and New Zealand, including the Pilbara mining region and southwestern areas of Western Australia, encompassing state
Estonia''s First Pumped-Hydro Energy Storage Project Zero Terrain
TALLINN, Estonia, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Estonian Ministry of Climate signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with energy company Zero Terrain to help Estonia achieve its 100% renewable energy goal by 2030. With this cooperation, Zero Terrain is collaborating closely with the government to devise solutions to enable the
Long-duration storage ''increasingly competitive
Some long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies are already cost-competitive with lithium-ion (Li-ion) but will struggle to match the incumbent''s cost reduction potential. That''s according to BloombergNEF (BNEF), which released its first-ever survey of long-duration energy storage costs last week.
A snapshot of Canada''s energy storage market in 2023
Canada still needs much more storage for net zero to succeed. Energy Storage Canada''s 2022 report, Energy Storage: A Key Net Zero Pathway in Canada indicates Canada will need a minimum of 8 to 12GW of energy storage to ensure Canada achieves its 2035 goals. Moreover, while each province''s supply structure differs, potential capacity for energy storage
How giant ''water batteries'' could make green power reliable
A massive penstock carries water between the two reservoirs at Nant de Drance. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images. Nevertheless, Snowy 2.0 will store 350,000 megawatt-hours—nine times Fengning''s capacity—which means each kilowatt-hour it delivers will be far cheaper than batteries could provide, Blakers says.
Morocco to Double Green Energy Output in Western Sahara
Morocco to Double Green Energy Output in Western Sahara Ahead of 2030 World Cup. Morocco aims to double green power output in its southern provinces by 2027, investing $2.1 billion ahead of co
Energy Storage Project Breaks Ground In Mozambique
MAPUTO, Mozambique, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant step toward a clean energy future, Globeleq, a leading independent power company in Africa and its project partners, Source Energia and Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) have celebrated the start of construction of the 19MWp (15MWac) Cuamba Solar PV plant and a 2 MW (7MWh) energy
Western Sahara: Energy System Overview
About GEO. GEO is a set of free interactive databases and tools built collaboratively by people like you. GOAL: to promote an understanding, on a global scale, of the dynamics of change in energy systems, quantify emissions and their impacts, and accelerate the transition to carbon-neutral, environmentally benign energy systems while providing affordable
Western Sahara
Morocco is emerging as the top performer when it comes to the adoption of renewables and minimizing the use of fossil fuels to generate power. In a new development, Morocco has launched a new project for renewable energy development in Western Sahara region with a massive investment of 20 billion dirhams ($1.95 billion).