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Applications & Installations
Europe’s largest battery comes online in Scotland Coalburn 1 is the first of three UK transmission-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) projects developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to enter commercial operations.
Matthew Lynas
5 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
Unlimited long duration, long-lived pumped hydro storage Solar- and wind-dominated grids need abundant long-duration storage, and off-river pumped hydro offers enormous potential, with 800,000 sites worldwide and storage capacity vastly exceeding global requirements. Pumped hydro is mature, low-cost, long-lived, and locally deployable, complementing batteries by providing economical deep storage for periods of low wind and solar generation.
International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
8 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
Market intelligence, innovation, and trust: The manufacturer’s new playbook for staying ahead in Europe’s storage market Europe’s energy storage market is becoming increasingly segmented, with residential, C&I, and utility-scale growth following distinct country-level policy, economic, and market dynamics. For manufacturers, success increasingly depends on combining market intelligence, downstream partnerships, brand trust, and technological innovation to identify priorities and capture growth through 2027–2028.
EUPD Research
Aug 11, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Cyprus’ first utility battery project goes online The 5 MWh battery storage facility is a step forward for Cyprus as the island grapples with record solar curtailment and a slow-moving energy-storage market.
Ilias Tsagas
Aug 11, 2026
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Research & Development
Advanced sodium-ion battery prototypes now approaching 200 Wh/kg An international team of scientists has reviewed recent advances in sodium-ion battery components, highlighting their potential as a lower-cost, more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The researchers identify key challenges including lower energy density, shorter cycle life and manufacturing constraints, while pointing to advances in materials and electrolytes as important to future commercialization.
Lior Kahana
Aug 10, 2026
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Applications & Installations
India’s round-the-clock renewables tender attracts lowest bid of $0.055/kWh The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has discovered a lowest tariff of INR 5.25/kWh in its tender to procure 1 GW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) on a round-the-clock (RTC) basis from ISTS-connected renewable energy projects.
Uma Gupta
Aug 10, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Is the traditional PPA dying in Southern Africa? The latest in a series of articles on energy markets in Southern Africa looks at how the region is transitioning away from the traditional power purchase agreements (PPA) that have long driven renewable energy deployment.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 07, 2026
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Markets & Policy
High energy prices reshape Dutch solar market ahead of net-metering phaseout Preliminary market data suggests residential PV sales have slowed in the Netherlands this year, while high energy prices, grid congestion and the forthcoming end of net-metering are accelerating demand for batteries.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 07, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Saudi company to build 760 MW of solar, 1,077 MWh of BESS in Syria Syria’s state-owned electric utility has signed three agreements with Saudi’s Al-Harfi Construction company to develop 760 MW of solar and 1,077 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS) capacity.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Aug 07, 2026