How lithium-ion batteries are reshaping the energy landscape
With renewable energy now making up nearly half of our installed power capacity, storage is the key to making clean energy truly dependable. On a national level, large-scale energy storage projects will be vital for balancing the grid and ensuring a steady flow of power, even when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining.
Jupiter Electric Mobility launches containerized BESS for C&I applications
Jupiter Electric Mobility (JEM) has launched its indigenously designed containerized battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India, with capacities ranging from 241 kWh to 3 MWh.
Deploy grid-forming batteries now to avoid costly infrastructure later, says ESIG
Large-scale batteries with grid-forming software can sustain grid reliability as renewables replace synchronous fossil generators, says an ESIG report. The report focuses on test procedures to validate grid-forming capabilities.
Global Solar Council launches global trade association for battery storage
The Global Solar Council has launched what it calls the first global trade association for battery storage to drive manufacturing, deployment, recycling, and adoption of new technologies.
Gravitational energy storage trials set for decommissioned coal mine in Australia
Australian energy storage company Green Gravity and mining business Wollongong Resources have signed an agreement to deploy gravitational energy storage trials at a decommissioned coal mine.
L&T signs MoU with ACWA Power for EPC of renewables and grid infrastructure at Yanbu Green Hydrogen Hub
Larsen & Toubro has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ACWA Power for engineering, procurement and construction of the renewables and grid infrastructure at the Yanbu Green Ammonia Project in Saudi Arabia.
BYD unveils 14.5 MWh storage system, world’s largest yet
China’s EV giant has unveiled the 14.5 MWh DC “Haohan” single-unit DC block with record-breaking capacity to challenge next-generation energy storage market.
Serentica Renewables secures 100 MW RTC PPA with SECI
Serentica Renewables has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) for 100 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) renewable power. To ensure the RTC power supply, it will deploy a mix of wind and solar power capacities, backed with battery energy storage systems.
CERC to finalise virtual PPA guidelines soon
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is set to release final guidelines for virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), potentially unlocking financing opportunities for over 40 GW of uncontracted renewable energy projects across the country.
Uttar Pradesh launches 1.5 GWh battery storage tender
Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd. (UPPCL) has launched a tender for the selection of developers to supply energy from 1,500 MWh (375 MW x 4 hours) of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the state of Uttar Pradesh, on an on-demand basis.
