Vietnam publishes feed-in tariffs for large-scale solar-plus-storage
The Vietnamese authorities released the feed-in tariff levels for ground-mounted and floating PV plants, with or without storage.
Key takeaways from SolarEx Istanbul
The 17th edition of SolarEx Istanbul, which took place from April 10 to April 12, was the largest to date. As Turkey’s solar deployment increases, there was discussion on how to manage future installations, develop untapped domestic markets, and secure future investments.
Battery developers race for Dutch grid access as TenneT unlocks 9 GW capacity
Dutch transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT has unlocked over 9 GW of high-voltage grid capacity by introducing flexible contracts for off-peak hours, prompting a surge of interest from battery energy storage developers eager to secure grid access. While these contracts offer notable advantages, Aurora Energy Research says that battery storage projects continue to face challenges due to grid fees, which remain significantly higher than in other European markets.
Glint Solar unveils software for early-stage BESS projects
The Norwegian PV planning software company has released a new product for prospecting, analysis, and design of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects at the early stage.
Jinko unveils 6.25 MWh battery
The Chinese manufacturer has unveiled its latest utility-scale battery energy storage system and announced that global deliveries will begin in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Carbon battery startup aims to make energy storage circular
SorbiForce, a Ukrainian energy storage company now in Arizona, has developed metal-free organic batteries made entirely from agricultural waste.
Moldova to tender 246 MW of colocated battery storage
Moldova is expected to launch a new tender for the construction of large renewable energy parks colocated with battery energy storage systems in October.
Latin America’s largest solar-plus-storage project goes online
ContourGlobal’s site features six-hour storage capacity alongside 221 MW of solar generation capacity. It is located in northern Chile and is part of a portfolio acquired from Spain’s Grenergy last year.
Trina debuts 5 MWh energy storage system
The Chinese manufacturer said its new utility-scale battery uses 314 Ah cells with a 15,000-cycle lifespan.
The Hydrogen Stream: Fincantieri to build hydrogen-powered cruise ship
Fincantieri says it is building the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship for delivery in late 2026, while Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan says it will debut the world’s first hydrogen-powered vending machine at the Kansai Expo this year.
