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Cygni Energy opens 4.8 GWh BESS gigafactory in Hyderabad

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Cygni Energy has inaugurated a fully automated battery energy storage system (BESS) gigafactory in Hyderabad with an annual production capacity of 4.8 GWh.  The facility, developed with an investment of over Rs 1 billion, is located at E-Mobility Valley in Maheshwaram’s electronics manufacturing cluster. Spanning 160,000 sq. ft., the Phase-I plant will manufacture high-capacity battery packs for electric vehicles and grid-scale storage. Cygni has already secured a 1 GWh order pipeline from BESS developers and…

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Waaree Renewable wins LoA for 40 MWh BESS project in Gujarat

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Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Continuum Green Energy Limited for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 40 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at wind-solar hybrid sites in Gujarat. The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs 400 million. The project will utilize lithium iron phosphate (LFP) based liquid-cooled containerized BESS technology. It will be executed under a Lump Sum Turnkey Project agreement, integrating…

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AMEA Power secures two 300MW BESS projects in South Africa

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UAE-based renewable energy developer AMEA Power has secured two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in South Africa, each with over 300 megawatt-hours of capacity. The Gainfar and Boitekong projects, located in the North West Province, aim to address frequent blackouts and load shedding. Awarded under Bid Window 2 of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, the Gainfar project will connect to the Ngwedi substation, while the Boitekong project will link to…

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CREC and Sungrow sign agreement for 1.5 GWh BESS supply

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Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) has signed a supply and services agreement with Sungrow for the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support its solar power projects. Under the agreement, CREC will procure 1.5 GWh of BESS from Sungrow. Sungrow will also assist with the engineering and construction design of the BESS to optimize integration with CREC’s solar facilities. The Power Titan series from Sungrow will be utilized for this project, offering benefits…

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Advait Energy selected for 50 MW battery storage project in Gujarat

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Advait Energy Transitions, formerly known as Advait Infratech, has been declared a qualified bidder by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for a 50 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage system in Gujarat.  This project is part of GUVNL’s Phase-IV tariff-based global competitive bidding, supported by viability gap funding, aiming to enhance energy reliability and sustainability in the region.  The project is expected to be completed within 18 months.

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ABO Energy sells South African BESS projects to EDF

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ABO Energy has sold the rights to two battery energy storage systems (BESS) in South Africa to French utility Électricité de France (EDF) after advancing them to ready-to-build status.  EDF secured preferred bidder status for both projects on November 30, 2023, under South Africa’s first Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP). The projects, located in the Northern Cape and North West provinces near Aggeneys and Vryburg, are stand-alone BESS installations with a…

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Alfanar signs SAR 20 billion contracts with SEC for energy projects

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Alfanar Projects has entered into agreements exceeding SAR 20 billion with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to advance Saudi Arabia’s energy sector.  Formalized during the Energy Localization Forum by the Ministry of Energy, these contracts underscore the nation’s commitment to sustainable energy infrastructure and self-reliance. A key initiative involves developing the Middle East and North Africa’s largest high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter station in partnership with China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Company.  This project…

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AGL Energy to build A$1bn battery storage system in Newcastle

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AGL Energy has secured approval from the New South Wales (NSW) government to construct a A$1 billion battery energy storage system (BESS) in Newcastle.  Located near Raymond Terrace, the Tomago BESS will be one of the largest batteries in NSW, capable of powering 200,000 homes during peak demand periods. The project will store energy from the grid when demand is low and release it when needed, enhancing the stability of the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy…

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esVolta secures $110m tax equity investment for 300MWh energy storage facility

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esVolta has obtained a $110 million tax equity investment from Greenprint Capital Management to fund its 300 MWh Hummingbird battery energy storage project in San Jose, California.  Set for completion in 2025, the project will provide Pacific Gas & Electric with resource adequacy capacity under a long-term contract and deliver fast-response energy and ancillary services to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market.  These services are essential for alleviating grid congestion and strengthening the power…

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IndiGrid, BII, and Norfund launch $300 million platform

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IndiGrid, British International Investment (BII), and the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund managed by Norfund have established EnerGrid, a $300 million platform focused on greenfield transmission and standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in India.  Each partner will invest $100 million, with EnerGrid aiming to develop projects valued at approximately $1.2 billion over the next several years. Once operational, IndiGrid will acquire these projects at a pre-agreed enterprise value. IndiGrid’s Q2 FY25 investor presentation highlighted…