Brazilian energy storage regulation due this year, says regulator
Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (ANEEL), Brazil’s electricity regulator, will publish initial energy storage regulations in the second half of 2025, with two additional consultation phases set to conclude by 2028, according to rapporteur Daniel Danna.
In a world of low-cost batteries, performance matters
Oversupply of lithium-ion battery precursor and active materials – and of lithium iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, especially in China – has driven energy storage system costs down, fueling a record 330 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) shipments in 2024. Edward Rackley, head of the energy storage team at Business intelligence specialist CRU, shares his analysis.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Fox ESS, Gold Electronics plan IPOs in Shenzhen
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) has approved a plan by Fox ESS to raise more than CNY 1.6 billion ($223 million) through a share sale, while Hangzhou Gold Electronics has secured clearance to seek up to CNY 850 million for its battery management system (BMS) business.
India launches 2 GW solar, 4 GWh storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has launched a tender for 2 GW of solar generation capacity paired with 4 GWh of energy storage, requiring bidders to install a minimum of 500 kW/2 MWh storage per megawatt of solar awarded.
Canada’s largest off-grid solar project breaks ground
The Anahim Lake Solar Farm in British Columbia, Canada, will provide the Ulkatcho First Nation with renewable energy, reducing the remote community’s use of diesel for electricity generation by almost two-thirds.
EV charging shapes PV investment, grid load in community study
Researchers in Spain have simulated an energy community with varying electric-vehicle penetration levels (0%, 50%, and 100%) to analyze system optimization under different regulatory frameworks and EV brands. Charging strategies significantly affected overall performance and outcomes.
Spanish lab develops sodium-ion cell with sustainable materials
Spain’s Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía (ITE) has built a prototype sodium-ion battery cell using high-potential materials and a sustainable polymer-based separator, as part of the SOSBAT project to develop alternatives to lithium-ion storage.
US battery supplier Powin files for bankruptcy
Oregon-based battery system integrator Powin faces rising tariffs as it imports lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery components from China.
India offers $631.5 million to support 30 GWh of battery storage
The Indian government has announced viability gap funding (VGF) of INR 54 billion ($631.5 million) to support 30 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS), allocating capacity among 15 states and the state-owned power producer NTPC. The scheme provides INR 1.8 million/MWh and requires projects to be commissioned within 18 months through competitive bidding.
US solar developers secure over $1 billion for 1.4 GW of projects
US solar developers Soltage, Origis Energy, and rPlus Energies have secured more than $1 billion in financing across three major deals, signaling sustained investor confidence in utility-scale solar and storage despite US policy uncertainty. The transactions back more than 1.4 GW of solar and 1.8 GWh of battery capacity.
