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Envision Energy secures largest battery storage order in South Africa

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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

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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

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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

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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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Avaada Group to develop 1.2 GW pumped storage project in Rajasthan

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Avaada Aqua Batteries, a subsidiary of Avaada Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government to establish a 1.2 GW pumped storage project (PSP) in the Sirohi district.  With a budget of Rs 58 billion, the project is expected to be completed within five to seven years. It aims to provide Round the Clock with renewable energy and enhance grid stability by integrating solar and wind power. In October 2024, Avaada…

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

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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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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…