Quinbrook unveils plans for 2 GWh big battery in Australia
Australia’s Quinbrook Infrastructure has unveiled plans to build a AUD 2.5 billion (§1.7 billion) data storage precinct in Brisbane that will be powered by renewable energy. It will include one of the largest battery storage installations in the National Electricity Market.
New residential battery from the Netherlands
Dutch startup Charged has developed a lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of 5 kWh. It can be stacked in a six-unit configuration to reach 30 kWh. It measures 400 mm x 500 mm x 200 mm and weighs 45 kg.
Germany raises feed-in tariffs for solar up to 750 kW
The new provisions are part of the new version of the country’s renewable energy law, which was approved today by the German parliament.
Sand-based system for seasonal storage comes online in Finland
The system will provide district heating to the city of Kankaanpää in western Finland. It has 100 kW of heating power and 8 MWh of energy capacity.
Water-based zinc-ion battery for stationary energy storage
Salient Energy developed the water-based zinc-ion battery to have the same power, performance, and footprint as lithium-ion systems without the safety risk.
Waterproof all-aluminum solar carport from China
Developed by Chinese manufacturer Enerack, the carport can host all types and sizes of solar panels and relies on waterproof technology for rain protection.
Tennet to build 40 new high-voltage stations in the Netherlands
The Dutch transmission system operator said that more grid capacity is needed to address the continuous growth of wind and solar energy, as well as that of electromobility and heat pumps.
Europe’s largest heat storage tank
The heat storage tank is 45 m high and has a capacity of 56 million liters. It will store district heating water at a temperature of 98 C and, according to Vattenfall, will use heat produced with renewable electricity coming from the grid.
Solarcentury to build 100 MW solar park in Mozambique
Solarcentury will develop the 100 MWac Chimuara Solar Project, starting with a 30 MW ac first stage.
Morocco launches EPC tender for 260 MW of solar
The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy is seeking EPC contractors for the construction of seven solar parks located across several regions.
