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FMG iron ore operations in Pilbara, Western Australia. Image: FMG.

Large-scale battery storage online at Fortescue Metals’ iron ore sites in Australia’s Pilbara

February 15, 2023
Two large-scale battery storage systems which will help power iron ore mining operations in Western Australia have been commissioned.
Rendering of Oneida, the 250MW/1,000MWh project on which NRStor is among development partners. Image: NRStor.

Government backing, key agreements in place for 250MW/1,000MWh Ontario BESS

February 14, 2023
Multiple steps forward have been taken in Ontario in the development of Canada’s largest battery storage project to date.
The Malta-Oberstufe PHES plant, in the town of Brandstatt, Carinthia, Austria. Image: VERBUND.

Hitachi Energy delivers ‘world first’ technology for VERBUND pumped hydro plant

February 14, 2023
Hitachi Energy will supply equipment to improve the operational efficiency of a 45-year old pumped hydro plant in Austria for owner VERBUND.
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Europe’s largest transmission-connected BESS begins ‘world first’ reactive power services contract

February 13, 2023
A battery storage system in the UK has begun delivery of reactive power services, claimed as a world first contract of its kind.
Sumitomo Electric exhibiting at a trade event in Tokyo, Japan in 2020. Image: Andy Colthorpe / Solar Media

Sumitomo Electric to expand US flow battery business

February 13, 2023
Sumitomo Electric will step up its VRFB business in the US, with plans to invest in local production and installation capabilities.
Part of the inland Salton Sea in California's prospective 'Lithium Valley'. Image: Imperial County Board.

California’s ‘Lithium Valley’ will incentivise battery value chain investments

February 10, 2023
Imperial County has approved schemes to incentivise investment into lithium value chain, leveraging the region’s abundant brine resources.
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Commercial and industrial energy storage: Fresh moves in a slow-moving market segment

February 9, 2023
A flurry of activity observed in C&I energy storage, hinting that industry players spy potential in underperforming market segment.
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Philippines’ rule changes ‘will propel ASEAN’s leading energy storage market to even stronger position’

February 9, 2023
Proposed changes to rules and regulations will strengthen the Philippines’ position as leading energy storage market in the ASEAN region.
Battery storage makes up 17%, and solar PV 54% of planned additions to the US grid's generation fleet in 2023. Image: US EIA

EIA: US battery storage deployments expected to double during 2023

February 8, 2023
The US’ installed base of large-scale battery storage systems is expected to double in megawatt terms during 2023.
A containerised battery storage project in California, branded with Hecate Grid logo.

IPP Hecate Grid raises US$98.9 million for ‘laser-focused’ standalone energy storage deployment

February 8, 2023
Hecate Grid, an independent power producer (IPP) developing utility-scale battery storage assets, has raised US$98.9 million through lenders.

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