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Netherlands allocates €100 million for battery storage subsidies

published 2024 年 04 月 19 日 17:42

The authorities in the Netherlands have allocated €100 million in subsidies to the deployment of battery storage with solar projects for next year, as the country continues to struggle with a lack of power flexibility and grid lim... more

First of 2,600 battery units arrive for installation at Australia’s biggest grid “shock absorber”

published 2024 年 04 月 19 日 17:36

The initial delivery of 2,600 battery units has arrived in Australia for the Waratah Super Battery project in New South Wales. The project, located at the former Munmorah coal-fired power station, is set to become Australia's larg... more

Hawaiian Electric presents fresh rewards for consumers with rooftop solar and energy storage systems

published 2024 年 04 月 08 日 18:18

Hawaiian Electric has introduced a new program, known as the Smart Renewable Energy or Smart DER program, which aims to replace most of its existing rooftop solar programs. This initiative is designed to establish payment rates fo... more

South Africa has initiated the third bid window for battery energy storage projects.

published 2024 年 04 月 07 日 17:16

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has officially launched the third bid window for the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP Bid Window 3). This initiative invites intereste... more

State-by-State Overview: Navigating the Contemporary U.S. Energy Storage Policy Terrain

published 2024 年 03 月 28 日 17:27

The Evolving Landscape of Energy Storage Policies in the U.S. Energy storage solutions are increasingly pivotal as the energy sector transitions from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. In the United States, ther... more

Tesla’s new power play

published 2024 年 03 月 21 日 16:26

Natural Solar, a PV and battery retailer based in Sydney, made history by selling the world's first Powerwall in January 2016. Chris Williams, the company's founder, noted that while the original Powerwall targeted early adopters,... more

SunPower Struggles Amidst a Shaky Residential Solar Market: Challenges and the Road Ahead

published 2024 年 03 月 20 日 15:33

SunPower Stumbles Amidst a Shaky Residential Solar Market SunPower, a major player in the rooftop solar industry, has een grappling with financial difficulties recently. A subsidiary breached a credit agreement, raising concerns a... more

US BESS installations ‘surged’ in 2023 with 96% increase in cumulative capacity, ACP says

published 2024 年 03 月 19 日 15:24

US BESS installations ‘surged’ in 2023 with 96% increase in cumulative capacity, ACP says The operating capacity of battery storage in the US grew by 7.9GW last year, bringing the country’s total cumulative installed base to 17GW ... more

Victorian government expands community batteries, reports record hot water rebates

published 2024 年 03 月 18 日 15:49

The Solar Homes Hot Water Rebate program in Victoria has experienced a significant surge, with a 224% increase in applications from 2023. A total of 16,132 applications have already been submitted, prompting the state government t... more

Europe's Grid Gets a Battery Boost:

published 2024 年 03 月 15 日 15:38

Soaring Demand and Storage Potential After years of uncertainty and limited progress, Europe is poised for a significant surge in battery projects for the grid. According to Aurora Energy Research Ltd., the continent could see a s... more