US energy storage to ‘retain momentum’ post-reconciliation bill, near-term rush to complete projects
US energy storage projects that begin construction by the end of 2033 will remain eligible for investment tax credit (ITC) incentives.
US investor-owned utilities in Idaho, New Mexico seek to add energy storage, solar PV
Idaho Power’s updated integrated resource plan adds more solar, wind and energy storage than gas generation, while Public Service Company of New Mexico gets 450MW of solar and storage added to its resource application.
Challenges remain ahead of UK onshore wind ‘renaissance’
Wind industry experts have warned that obstacles remain that must be overcome before delivering a full onshore wind ‘renaissance’.
Ilmatar, Nuveen inaugurate 30MW wind co-located BESS in Finland
Developer Ilmatar and investor Nuveen Infrastructure have put a 30MW/41MWh BESS in northern Finland into commercial operation.
Texas governor Greg Abbott signs law establishing decommissioning procedures for BESS
Texas, US, Governor Greg Abbott signed a law placing mandates on decommissioning battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities at the end of their lifecycle.
Enlight hybridises Spain’s largest wind power plant with Solar PV, BESS retrofits
Enlight Renewable Energy is expanding its Gecama Wind Project in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, by integrating solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Masdar, Kazakhstan sovereign wealth fund collaborate on ‘baseload renewables’ and battery storage
Masdar and a sovereign wealth fund for Kazakhstan will collaborate on a ‘baseload’ project and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The Crown Estate to expand seven offshore wind sites by an additional 4.7GW
The Crown Estate has granted an additional 4.7GW of offshore wind generation capacity in and around England and Wales.
UK, Norway ink North Sea agreement to bolster renewables and energy security
The UK and Norway have penned a new Green Industrial Partnership this week to bolster renewables, specifically offshore wind, and grid development.
Ørsted shelves plans for 2.4GW offshore wind project due to rising costs
This week, the UK’s offshore wind industry has been dealt a blow with news that Ørsted will discontinue its 2.4GW Hornsea 4 project.
