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Power Mech subsidiary wins 250 MW BESS project in West Bengal
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Power Mech Projects Limited (PMPL) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, PM Green Private Limited, has secured a battery energy storage contract from West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL). The contract is for setting up a 250 MW / 1,000 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Goaltore in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. The project will be implemented under a Build Own Operate (BOO) model and includes a 100 percent power…

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Hitachi Energy wins contract for Finland’s largest battery storage project
By December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Hitachi Energy has won a contract from Nordic Electro Power (NEPower) to supply power conversion systems for Finland’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS), being developed by Swiss energy company Alpiq in Haapajärvi. The 125 MW project will support Fingrid’s reserve market and help balance electricity supply and demand. Commissioning is planned for mid-2027. Hitachi Energy’s scope includes battery storage power conversion systems, transformers, ring main units, a power plant controller, and a supervisory control…

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India to launch new weather satellite for renewable grid stability
By November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

India plans to launch a weather satellite and upgrade its forecasting systems as climate variability disrupts solar and wind output, reported the Mint. The Ministries of New and Renewable Energy and Earth Sciences are developing a joint prediction system to improve the modelling of weather patterns that affect renewable generation. Recent drops in wind speed and sudden weather changes have strained the grid and raised concerns about supply security. The grid operator has asked power…

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CERC’s proposed deviation rules may impact renewable project profitability
By November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) released the draft in September 2025, proposing tighter controls under the Deviation Settlement Mechanism for wind and solar producers. The framework aims to narrow the gap between scheduled and actual generation, with a revised calculation method taking effect in April 2026. The tolerance margin would then decrease each year until 2031, aligning renewable projects with conventional plants in terms of grid discipline. The initiative seeks to improve forecasting and…

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First stage of Waratah Super Battery begins operation in NSW
By August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

Akaysha Energy has brought the first 350 MW / 700 MWh of the Waratah Super Battery online. Commissioned by the New South Wales (NSW) Government and developed by Akaysha Energy, the facility is intended to act as a shock absorber for the state’s electricity grid during events such as heatwaves, lightning strikes and bushfires. The battery is located at the site of the former Munmorah coal-fired power station, about 100 kilometres north of Sydney. Its…

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India opens 5 GWh BESS plant in Bengaluru
By June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, inaugurated a 5 GWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) manufacturing facility in Bidadi Industrial Area, Bengaluru. The fully automated plant, developed by PACE Digitek, is among the largest in the country. The plant’s automated cell-to-pack assembly line is designed for precision and high efficiency, with minimal human intervention. India’s storage requirement is projected to reach 411.4 GWh by 2032, including 236.22 GWh from BESS. The…

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Envision Energy secures largest battery storage order in South Africa
By December 16, 2024December 16, 2024

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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NGCP energises 230 kV Cebu–Bohol interconnection project
By December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has energised the 230 kV Cebu–Bohol interconnection project (CBIP). The 1.2 GW interconnection will enhance grid stability across Central Visayas, covering the islands of Bohol and Cebu. CBIP Line 1 was energised in July, followed by the full activation of Line 2 in September 2024. The project involved a 54.6 km submarine cable crossing the Bohol Strait and 97.6 km of overhead lines, linking Argao, Cebu, to…

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GE Vernova secures contract with 50Hertz for grid-stabilizing technology in Germany
By December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

GE Vernova Inc. has secured a contract with 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, one of Germany’s four transmission system operators, to deliver advanced grid-stabilizing technology to enhance the reliability of Germany’s electrical grid as it integrates more renewable energy sources. As part of the agreement, GE Vernova will provide its 300 Mvar FACTSFLEX GFM solution, a Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) with Grid Forming Control (GFM). This technology stabilizes the grid by automatically adjusting to voltage fluctuations, ensuring…

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ABO Energy sells South African BESS projects to EDF
By December 2, 2024December 3, 2024

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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