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Saatvik Solar to supply PV modules to L&T for Bihar BESS project

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Saatvik Solar has secured a contract to supply 213 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for its 245 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Bihar. The project consists of 185 MW for a grid-connected solar power plant and 45.4 MW for a 4-hour battery storage system in Kajra district. As part of the agreement, Saatvik Solar will provide 545 Wp mono bifacial modules, featuring advanced glass-to-back sheet technology…

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Sweco to design one of Europe’s largest energy storage projects in Belgium

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Sweco has been selected to design the Green Turtle project in Belgium, one of the largest battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Europe. The Swedish engineering consultancy will partner with Dutch energy storage company GIGA Storage to develop the 700 MW facility, which will have a storage capacity of 2.8 gigawatt-hours. The project aims to store renewable energy for release during periods of low solar and wind generation, reducing Belgium’s dependence on gas-fired power plants,…

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CIP approves investment for 220MW battery energy storage system in Chile

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has made a final investment decision on the 220MW Arena Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Chile’s Antofagasta region. This project, funded through CIP’s Growth Markets Fund 2, will store 1100MWh of energy and is strategically located near key transmission infrastructure and industrial clusters. The Arena BESS will shift excess solar power generated during the day for use at night, contributing to the integration of solar energy into Chile’s grid. As…

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SSE Renewables begins construction on 320 MW BESS project in UK

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SSE Renewables has commenced construction on its largest battery energy storage system (BESS) at Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire. The 320MW facility will be one of the largest in the UK, providing electricity for over half a million homes for up to two hours during periods of high demand upon completion in early 2026. The groundbreaking ceremony included representatives from SSE Renewables, Morrison Energy Services, and Sungrow, the energy storage supplier. Sungrow’s advanced storage solutions will…

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AMEA Power to invest in BESS and solar capacity in Egypt

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AMEA Power has announced plans to invest USD 800 million to develop Egypt’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) plant and first utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). The project, located in the Benban area of Aswan Governorate, will feature a 1,000 MW solar PV power plant alongside a 600 MWh BESS. Additionally, AMEA Power is constructing a 500 MW Abydos solar PV plant in Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, which will include a 300 MWh BESS. The…