Germany plans 500 MW/1,750 MWh battery, AI campus by 2028
Germany plans to build an energy hub with 500 MW/1,750 MWh battery storage and an AI data center, to be developed in phases through 2028.
Key takeaways from Solar & Storage Live, UK
There’s a rejuvenated feeling in the UK solar market where a new government is making positive signals and considering key policy changes aimed at speeding up project commissioning. For storage, there’s still serious interest in utility-scale deployment with some significant projects in the pipeline.
Key takeaways: Kongres PV, Warsaw
Fairer curtailment, greater grid flexibility and better regulation were all on the industry wish list at Kongres PV. From cable pooling to direct lines, Poland hasn’t been afraid to innovate in its approach to renewables deployment – but there is plenty of room for improvement.
Swedish virtual power plant software developer secures funding
Swedish virtual power plant software platform developer Fever Energy is expanding into Europe enabled by a $10.81 million round of venture capital.
Israeli regulator grants grid access to 2.5 GW of renewables
Israel’s Electricity Authority has approved a 2.5 GW capacity extension plan for renewable energy. The initiative will enable the connection of plants in the southern and northern parts of the country.
Dutch transmission system operator releases online map showing available grid capacity
The interactive map gives solar and wind project developers, as well as regional grid operators direct insight into where and how much capacity is available at Tennet’s high-voltage stations.
Australian regulator proposes rewards for new, ultra-fast services in the electricity market
The Australian Energy Market Commission has released proposals to reward fast frequency services in the National Electricity Market for the first time.
These 3 technologies could deliver more solar and wind to the US grid
In a U.S. study of the added renewables capacity made possible by grid-enhancing technologies, Brattle Group found that both solar and wind power would benefit in Kansas and Oklahoma through 2025.
Netherlands’ largest utility says grid constraints preventing connection of solar projects are increasing
Dutch utility Liander has published a new list congested areas in the provinces of Flevoland, Friesland, Gelderland, Noord-Holland, and Zuid-Holland. The company said that developers of solar parks who are still waiting for grid connection may have to wait longer for additional grid capacity.
US senators call for Huawei ban in letter to energy regulator
Eleven U.S. Senators have signed a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission about the threat that Huawei’s equipment poses to the nation’s energy infrastructure.
