Dubai expands storage in seventh phase of world’s largest solar park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) says the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will pair 2 GW of solar with 1.4 GW of storage, up from 1 GW, after receiving 49 expressions of interest under its 2050 clean energy plan.
New Zealand approves 200 MWh solar-plus-storage project
A 179 MW solar-plus-storage project near Auckland has secured approval from an independent panel, allowing a commercial decision if the project remains viable under the imposed build and operating conditions.
Brookfield, Solarvest partner on 1.5 GW of solar-plus-storage in Malaysia
The two parties have signed a joint investment framework agreement to develop, construct and operate 1.5 GW worth of solar-plus-storage projects in Malaysia over the next three to five years.
Malaysian group starts 243 MW solar, 172 MW/409 MWh BESS in Australia
Gentari Renewables Australia is developing 243 MW of solar alongside 172 MW/409 MWh of battery energy storage in the state of New South Wales. The project is scheduled to begin commercial operations in early 2027.
Togo breaks ground on solar-plus-storage project
Togo has begun construction on a 25 MW solar plant with 36 MWh of battery storage in the country’s north. China’s TBEA International Engineering is leading the project, which is scheduled for completion within 13 months.
Somalia opens tender for hybrid solar project
A tender is open for the design, supply and installation of 10 MW of solar alongside 20 MWh of battery energy storage in northeastern Somalia. The deadline for applications is Feb 10, 2025.
BYD delivers 600 MWh of batteries for solar-plus-storage project in Chile
Grenergy has announced the arrival of 600 MWh of BYD batteries at the Chilean port of Iquique, marking a key milestone in the first phase of the Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage project.
‘Brazilian solar arrays will include energy storage by 2027’
Batteries will form part of the consumer picture within two to three years, according to Júlio Bortolini, from Brazilian conglomerate Soprano.
Convalt Energy commits to community solar plants in Chad
US-based Convalt Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chad’s Ministry of Water and Energy for three community solar plants totaling 3 MW, along with 1.5 MWh of battery storage.
DEWA seeks advisory services for large-scale solar-plus-storage
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a tender seeking advisory services from independent power producers for a 1.6 GW solar plus 1 GW battery energy storage system project. The deadline for applications is Dec. 17.
