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Sembcorp wins solar plus BESS project from SECI

Sembcorp Green Infra (SGIPL), a unit of Sembcorp Industries, has secured a 150 MW solar project with a 300 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). SGIPL has received the letter of award (LoA) for the project. This marks Sembcorp’s first solar-BESS hybrid project in India, bringing its gross renewable capacity in the country to nearly six GW, including over two GW of greenfield projects won in 2024. The…

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Envision Energy secures largest battery storage order in South Africa

Envision Energy has secured a significant order to supply three battery energy storage systems (BESS) for South Africa’s Oasis 1 cluster of projects, with a total capacity of 257MW and 1,028 megawatt hours (MWh) of storage.  This order, the largest of its kind in South Africa, positions Envision Energy as the first supplier to secure a gigawatt-scale energy storage order in the region. The Oasis projects, part of South Africa’s first Battery Energy Storage Independent…

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CPS Energy partners with OCI Energy for 120MW BESS in Texas

CPS Energy has teamed up with OCI Energy to develop a 120MW/480MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in southeastern Bexar County, Texas.  The Alamo City ESS LLC project is set to be operational by late 2026.  OCI Energy will handle the development, financing, construction, ownership, and operation of the system, while CPS Energy will maintain operational control to ensure the electrical demand in the San Antonio region is met. The partnership will also benefit the…

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Green & Clean Power raises $300 million for solar and storage project in Arkansas

US-based Green & Clean Power (GCP) has secured $300 million in debt and equity financing to develop a solar energy generation and battery storage facility in Osceola, Arkansas.  The funding includes $165 million in construction debt financing from KfW IPEX-Bank, with market advisory from Aurora Energy Research, and an additional $100 million in takeout financing from the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System (ATRS). The 500-acre solar facility is expected to be completed by autumn 2025 and…

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REPLUS Engitech partners with GPM to advance AI-driven energy systems

REPLUS Engitech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green Power Monitor (GPM) to deploy advanced AI-enabled Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Power Plant Controllers (PPC) in India and global markets.  This collaboration aims to strengthen grid security, stability, and the integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with renewable energy solutions. GPM’s PPC, a sophisticated digital control system, manages active and reactive power, frequency, voltage, power factor, ramp control, and STATCOM controls. It…

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Field Energy acquires 200MW Hartmoor battery storage project in the UK

Renewable infrastructure developer Field Energy has acquired the 200MW Hartmoor battery storage project from Clearstone Energy, expanding its 11GW portfolio of battery storage projects across Europe. Located near Hartlepool, County Durham, the Hartmoor facility can store 800MWh of electricity, enough to power 500,000 homes for four hours when fully charged. The Hartmoor project will play a critical role in balancing electricity supply and demand, stabilizing the grid, and supporting the UK’s increasing reliance on renewable…

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Fidra Energy and Sungrow partner on 4.4GWh BESS projects in the UK

Sungrow announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Fidra Energy to deliver 4.4 GWh of energy storage capacity. This is part of Fidra’s goal to establish a 10GW battery energy storage system (BESS) platform across the UK and Europe by 2030. Sungrow will supply its PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled energy storage system and provide long-term maintenance services for two flagship UK projects under this partnership. The first installation will be at Fidra’s Thorpe Marsh…

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Masdar and KESH to explore renewable energy projects in Albania

Masdar and Albania’s Korporata Elektroenergjitike Shqiptare (KESH) have signed a term sheet agreement to jointly explore gigawatt-scale renewable energy projects in Albania.  This collaboration will focus on developing, constructing, and operating solar, wind, and hybrid energy projects, with potential integration of battery storage to enhance Albania’s clean energy infrastructure. The generated energy will serve both domestic demand and exports to neighboring countries. This agreement marks a further step in Masdar’s global renewable energy expansion, with…

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EAAIF, FMO, and DEG invest €84 million in Senegal solar projects

The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), the Dutch development bank FMO, and Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (DEG) have collectively invested €84 million in two photovoltaic solar plants with battery storage systems in Senegal’s Kolda region.  These projects, operated by Axian Energy, will have a combined capacity of 60 MW with 72 MWh of battery storage to stabilize the grid and support evening peak demands. The total project cost exceeds €105 million, with…

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Masdar and partners to develop 1GW wind farm with battery storage in Kazakhstan

Masdar has signed an investment agreement with W Solar, Qazaq Green Power, and the Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund to develop a 1 GW wind farm in Kazakhstan’s Jambyl region, marking Masdar’s first project in the country. The project includes a 600 MWh battery storage system to enhance grid stability. Construction of the wind facility is set to begin in Q1 2026, supporting Kazakhstan’s energy transition goals to reach 15% renewable capacity by 2030 and 50%…