Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners starts construction on 1.1GWh standalone BESS in Chile
CIP has reached final investment decision on a 220MW/1,100MWh battery energy system storage in Antofagasta, Chile.
Chile: Engie energises 418MWh BESS, Canadian Solar wins turnkey contract for 312MWh project
This week Engie Chile has energised the 68MW/418MWh BESS Tamaya project in Antofagasta, while Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE secured a turnkey EPC contract to supply a 98MW/312MWh DC BESS in Chile.
UK developer BOOM Power wins planning approval for 300MW/660MWh BESS project
Boom Power has successfully landed planning permission for a major BESS project in Wales, UK.
BESS could save EU €9 billion a year in gas costs by 2030, says Ember
The EU could save €9 billion a year in gas costs by deploying BESS to capture excess wind and solar, according to think tank Ember.
‘Huge challenge but also an opportunity to fix it’: Infyos on battery industry’s supply chain ESG problems
Supply chain risk platform Infyos discusses its research into forced and child labour in the battery supply chain, suppliers risk of exposure to it and what business risks that could entail for those in the ESS industry – particularly around the EU Batteries Regulation.
Grenergy invests to expand Chile PV project with ‘world biggest’ BESS planned
IPP Grenergy has acquired a 1GW solar PV portfolio and 1GW of energisation lines in Chile which will allow the hybridisation of 6GWh.
Brazil launching auction for battery storage projects in 2025
A public consultation regarding the auction will be launched in the coming days, while capacity and funding details have yet to be disclosed.
ROUNDUP: Large-scale BESS moves in Germany, Sweden and Romania from Return/SemperPower, Flower and CIS
Investor Return has acquired an energy storage development platform in Germany, Swedish optimiser Flower has bought another large-scale BESS project, while Romania’s CIS Group has revealed a flurry of solar and storage projects.
Grenergy and BYD extend supply deal for ‘world’s largest BESS project’ in Chile to 3GWh
IPP Grenergy and EV and BESS firm BYD have extended a supply agreement for the Oasis de Atacama in Chile, which they claim will have the world’s largest BESS, to 3GWh.
‘Grid fee reforms step in right direction, but not enough’: Dutch developer on 2GWh permitted BESS
Developer LC energy has won an irrevocable permit for a 500MW/2,000MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Netherlands, one of the largest in the country to do so.
