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Ireland’s EirGrid awards contracts for renewables integration technologies

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Ireland’s electricity grid operator, EirGrid, has awarded contracts for the deployment of synchronous condensers to support the integration of renewable energy and maintain grid stability as Ireland transitions to cleaner energy sources.  These contracts for low carbon inertia services (LCIS) will help balance the grid by providing 6,963 MVA of synchronous inertia, reactive power support, and short-circuit strength without generating active power. The contracts were awarded to Quarry Lane Stability in Sligo and Glencloosagh Energy…

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GE Vernova launches HVDC Competence Center in Berlin

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GE Vernova Inc. has launched a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Competence Center at its Electrification facility in Berlin to accelerate energy transition initiatives in Germany and Europe.  The center focuses on developing technology to improve grid stability, enable long-distance power transmission, and integrate renewable energy into power systems.  This facility positions Berlin as a central hub for GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems businesses in Europe, supporting projects in Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, and Solar and…

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India to revamp electricity demand forecasting to enhance grid stability

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India is overhauling its electricity demand forecasting approach to better align generation capacity with actual needs and support grid stability amid growing clean energy volumes.  The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is collaborating with weather agencies for enhanced environmental data and plans to increase forecast frequency, transitioning from assessments every five years to a two-year and eventually annual schedule, according to Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad. Rising usage of intermittent solar and wind energy, combined with changing power…

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X-ELIO expands into Australian market with blue grass solar farm storage project

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X-ELIO has announced the expansion of its Blue Grass Solar Farm, located in Queensland’s Western Downs, by integrating a 148 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This marks X-ELIO’s first hybrid solar and storage project in Australia.  The project will be developed in two phases: the first phase will deliver 60 MW BESS by 2025, followed by an additional 88 MW BESS in the second phase by 2026. The 200 MW solar farm, operational since…

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Highview Power to develop 2.5 GWh LDES project in Scotland

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Highview Power has announced plans to build a long-duration energy storage (LDES) project with a capacity of 2.5 GWh in Ayrshire, Scotland. Located at Peel Ports’ property in Hunterston, North Ayrshire, the project will provide five times Scotland’s current battery storage capacity and is supported by the Scottish government. The Hunterston LDES project will be developed in two stages. The first phase will establish grid connections and provide grid stability services, while the second phase…

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JSW subsidiary signs pumped hydro storage deal with MSEDCL

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JSW Energy PSP Two, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has signed an energy storage facility agreement (ESFA) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) for 1,500 MW/12,000 MWh of pumped hydro energy storage. The agreement follows the letter of intent received on 01 October 2024. Under the ESFA, the company will supply energy storage capacity for 40 years and receive a fixed capacity charge of Rs 8.47 million per MW annually. The Bhavali pumped hydro…

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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…

Key Power Sector News Roundup for September 26, 2024

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MERC approves MSEDCL’s procurement of 5,991 MW solar power The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) approved MSEDCL’s procurement of 5,991 MW solar power under Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0. The Rs 3.10 per kWh ceiling tariff ensures competitive pricing. This initiative aims to solarize 30% of agricultural feeders by 2025, helping meet rising renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets and easing Koyna hydroelectric plant’s peak demand. Zelestra signs 450 MW solar power supply agreement with…

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4. Energy Storage: Powering the Future of Balance

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Imagine a world where energy is always available when needed, regardless of the time of day or the whims of nature. Energy storage is a big part of making that dream a reality. But what exactly is energy storage, and why is it so crucial? Let’s break it down. Types of Energy Storage When we talk about energy storage, it is easy to think of batteries first, but there is so much more going on….