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Goldi Solar launches AI-powered solar module line, Vikram Solar expands battery manufacturing

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Goldi Solar has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solar module manufacturing line at its new facility in Kosamba, Surat, Gujarat.  The facility, designed for a production capacity of 14 GW, features high-speed stringers capable of processing 10,000 cells per hour. AI-driven automation ensures consistency, minimizes errors, and reduces material wastage. An AI-powered optical inspection system enables real-time quality control, using computer vision to detect microscopic defects. The facility includes a fully integrated pre-lamination section with…

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BYD secures 12.5 GWh energy storage contracts in Saudi Arabia

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BYD Energy Storage and Saudi Electricity Company have signed contracts for 12.5 GWh of grid-scale energy storage projects. Combined with a previously delivered 2.6 GWh project, the total collaboration between the two companies now stands at 15.1 GWh. The battery energy storage system (BESS) equipment will be deployed across five sites in Saudi Arabia. BYD Energy Storage will supply its MC Cube-T ESS, which utilizes cell-to-system (CTS) super-integrated technology. These installations will support Saudi Arabia’s…

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NHPC announces 1.2 GW solar plus storage auction results

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Onix Renewable, Jindal India Renewable Energy, NTPC Renewable Energy, Kolar Solar Power (Rays Power Infra), ReNew Solar Power, and Adani Renewable Energy Holding Nine (Adani Green Energy Limited) have won NHPC Limited’s auction to develop 1,200 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects, incorporating 600 MW/1,200 MWh energy storage systems (ESS). Onix, Jindal, NTPC, and Kolar were allocated capacities of 100 MW, 180 MW, 300 MW, and 150 MW, respectively, at a tariff…

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Plenitude acquires 49% stake in California solar and storage projects

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Plenitude, through its US subsidiary Eni New Energy, has signed an agreement with EDP Renewables North America LLC to acquire a 49% equity stake in two photovoltaic plants and an electricity storage facility under construction in California, US. The projects include the Sandrini 100 and Sandrini 200 solar farms, along with the Sandrini BESS storage facility. These plants share grid connection infrastructure and have a combined installed capacity of 499 MWdc, with Plenitude’s share amounting…

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UAE launches world’s first 24/7 gigascale energy storage project

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The UAE has launched the world’s first large-scale, round-the-clock gigascale energy storage project in Abu Dhabi, combining a 5.2GW solar power plant with a 19GWh battery energy storage system (BESS).  The initiative enables the UAE to dispatch renewable energy 24/7, addressing intermittency challenges that have hindered renewable energy deployment globally. The project will deliver 1GW of baseload power daily from renewable sources and is a major step in the UAE’s energy transformation.  Sultan Al Jaber,…

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Statera Energy acquires 680 MW BESS project in UK

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Statera Energy has acquired a 680 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project at Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park in Greater Manchester, known as Carrington Storage.  The project is expected to be fully energised by 2026 and will be more than twice the size of Statera’s upcoming 300 MW Thurrock Storage project. Carrington Storage will represent nearly a quarter of the UK’s operational BESS fleet capacity and is designed to integrate with long-duration energy storage…

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Deye unveils Micro Hybrid energy storage system

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Solar inverter manufacturer Deye has launched the AE-F(S)2.0-2H2 Micro Hybrid energy storage system (ESS), an all-in-one unit combining an energy storage micro-inverter, battery modules, and a battery management system (BMS).  Designed for home and outdoor applications, the system offers 24/7 intelligent monitoring and power management through Lora smart communication and an intuitive app interface. The system includes a 2 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, expandable to 10 kWh, with a lifespan of 6,000 cycles…

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Hithium and Samsung C&T partner for global energy storage solutions

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Chinese energy storage provider Hithium has entered into a global partnership with Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group to capitalize on the increasing demand for energy storage solutions.  This collaboration is expected to encompass around ten gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, strengthening their project pipeline. The agreement, formalized at Hithium’s headquarters in Xiamen, China, will combine Hithium’s energy storage expertise with Samsung C&T’s construction capabilities to offer comprehensive solutions.  The partnership…

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Aypa Power secures $190m for Texas battery storage project

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Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, has obtained $190m in financing for its Bypass battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Fort Bend County, Texas. The 200MW/400MWh facility will address the region’s growing energy storage needs. The financing includes a $68m construction-to-term loan, a $91m tax equity bridge loan, and $31m in letters of credit, with $26m allocated for project-specific requirements. Morgan Stanley Renewables committed $94m in tax equity financing through a hybrid partnership flip…

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Huawei signs deal to supply 4.5GWh battery storage in Philippines

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Huawei has signed an agreement with the Meralco Terra Solar project in the Philippines to supply a 4.5GWh battery energy storage system.  This marks Huawei’s largest energy storage project, integrating containerized batteries, fire suppression systems, and advanced energy management solutions. The project, developed by SPNEC’s Terra Solar Philippines, includes a 3.5 GWp solar power facility across Bulacan and Nueva Ecija provinces.  The first phase is scheduled for completion by February 2026, with full operations expected…