Highview Power, a pioneer in cryogenic energy storage, announced on November 6 that it has commenced the construction of a commercial energy storage plant in Greater Manchester, UK. Provisionally named CRYOBattery, the project is scheduled for completion by 2023 and designed to have a storage capacity of 50MW (250MWh). It is expected to be among the largest energy storage projects in Europe. Highview was established in 2005 and has headquarters in the UK and the US. ...  more

On November 10, French battery manufacturer Saft officially opened a new production plant for energy storage system (ESS) in Zhuhai, a city in China’s Guangdong Province. In its announcement of the event, Saft states that the plant will provide products and services to customers worldwide. ...  more

Exelon Corporation today announced its sponsorship of an Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Gas Technology Institute (GTI) five-year initiative to accelerate the development and demonstration of low-carbon energy technologies. The Low-Carbon Resources Initiative is part of Exelon’s commitment to advancing clean-energy solutions to benefit customers and communities.  ...  more

Q CELLS has signed an agreement to purchase a 100% stake in Geli, a leading energy storage solutions and software provider. Combined capabilities provide smart energy solutions to customers. Acquisition marks Q CELLS’ expansion into the U.S. solar + storage market beyond existing solutions in Europe and Australia. ...  more

Insight enables users to easily monitor, operate, and upgrade their solar and storage installation with peace of mind thanks to the advanced cybersecurity. Insight is future-ready to support smart homes and EVs. Installers will experience a new level of productivity, as Insight is the easy way to configure and remotely support customers' installations. Insight is compatible with Conext™ Gateway. ...  more

Enel Green Power has started construction of the Lily solar + storage project in Texas, its first utility-scale solar + storage project in North America. The Lily solar + storage project comprises a 146 MWac photovoltaic (PV) facility paired with a 50 MWac battery and is expected to be operational by summer 2021. In addition, the company plans to install 1 GW of battery storage capacity for future utility-scale installation across the company's renewable portfolio in the United States through 2022. ...  more

Switch (NYSE: SWCH) and Capital Dynamics today announced three groundbreakings in Nevada, which, along with an earlier phase, will continue Switch Founder and CEO Rob Roy's Gigawatt Nevada solar energy and battery vision to develop one of the largest solar footprint and battery storage projects in the technology industry. ...  more

Taiwan’s public utility Taipower said on July 8 that the government’s plan to install new air conditioners in public schools on the island will not cause a noticeable tightening of the overall electricity supply. This statement came a day after Premier Su Tseng-chang announced that all public learning institutions in Taiwan (including elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and vocational high schools) will be equipped with air conditioners for every classroom. Some schools will also have their older air conditioners replaced. The government’s plan calls for installing around 150,000 units of air conditioning systems. ...  more

Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., today announced it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Dominion Energy’s natural gas transmission and storage business. ...  more

Spektri Business Park in Finland is implementing a large-scale project to reduce energy consumption and emissions, with the aim of producing major improvements in the property's energy efficiency. With innovative solutions, the am...  more